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Principles of Management (MGMT10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Danny Samson d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Ms Bernadette Van Lunenburg: bernadette.van@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the key concepts of management. Four domains of management are explored: self, others, organisations and eco-systems. Managing self includes topics such as personal motivation, creativity and purpose. Managing others looks at working in teams, conflict, diversity and leadership. Managing organisations explores the role of firms, the creation of new businesses, the pursuit of competitive advantage, and the role of social purpose. Managing eco-systems includes topics such as value chains, innovation and stakeholder management. Students will be introduced to management theory, research and case studies that will develop their ability to manage complex real-world business problems, and to create a workplace where people can thrive.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Describe the basic theories and models within management and review real life examples of these models;
- Apply major theories and models from the field of management to analyse organisational problems and generate realistic solutions and recommendations, as presented in case studies;
- Identify and critique management approaches in the field and collaboratively develop alternative models of practice;
- Analyse the key factors in the external and internal environments that affect the management of an organisation and evaluate their influence on contemporary management issues such as innovation and entrepreneurship; and
- Appraise management frameworks with regards to their impact on organisational performance.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Problem solving skills and analytical skills will be fostered in the tutorial program and more directly within the case study where students have to apply theoretical material to a mixture of hypothetical and real-world case studies.
- Collaborative learning and team-work skills will be fostered through working in small teams on exercises, role plays, and simulations that are incorporated into the tutorial program.
- Verbal and written communication skills will be developed via the case study tasks, the written assignment and through the experience of peer review. The interactive nature of the tutorial program will also, indirectly, help to improve communication skills.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual assignment
| Week 4 | 10% |
Group assignment (groups of 3-5 students)
| Week 11 | 20% |
Five online quizzes (each quiz worth 4%)
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Daniel Samson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Danny Samson d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Bernadette van Lunenburg Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Ms Bernadette Van Lunenburg: bernadette.van@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Entrepreneurship & Innovation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 14 March 2025