MGF1010 - Introduction to management

Overview

This unit introduces the history and fundamental perspectives of management. By examining real-life scenarios and engaging in creative practices, you will learn to apply these perspectives to address contemporary managerial challenges. Through this process, you will develop collaboration and communication skills, as well as your capacity for self-reflection, preparing you for your future career as a manager. The overall objective of the unit is to equip future managers with the skills and knowledge needed to create sustainable organisations that serve complex and diverse stakeholders, including employees, the environment, and the external communities.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Darren Thomas Baker

Dr Laura Visser

Notes

MGX1010 can be taken as an alternative to this unit

Teaching approach

Case-based teaching

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Exercise

2 - Project

3 - Portfolio

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.