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Managing People (BUSA90225)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject examines human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational levels. Theories, models and research will be discussed and applied through case studies, syndicate team assignments, experiential exercises and relfection on work experience. Each topic has been selected to help you better manage yourself, other people, groups and organisations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the link between people management decisions and firm outcomes;
- Use practices to enhance the attraction, selection, development, utilisation and retention of people in organisations;
- Understand how organisational culture and design affect organisational processes and performance, and develop skills in identifying common factors that constrain and facilitate the implementation of change;
- Understand some of the challenges and opportunities of leading a diverse workforce.
- Gain skill in managing team processes and interactions.
- Influence organisational dynamics by applying knowledge on how to shape behaviour in organisations.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BUSA90552 | Business Essentials |
October (Online)
August (Online)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Contribution to class learning | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Syndicate assignment scattered throughout subject | Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Halfway assessment
| Mid-term | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 35% |
Class participation and contribution to class learning | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Syndicate presentation scattered throughout subject | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
In class test
| Mid-term | 30% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
ennifer Overbeck (assessment items 1-4 in table)
Isabel Metz (assessment items 5-8 in table)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024