Courses & Units
Introduction to Management BMA101
Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast, Shanghai Ocean University
Introduction
This unit provides you with an introduction to management concepts, functions and strategies. The unit outlines the key functions of management and then explores the context surrounding management functioning, including an analysis of the broad environment in which organisations operate, the internal dynamics of organisational life, and the ethical climate that underpins sound management. This unit focuses on general skills and abilities associated with conducting literature research and communicating effectively in an academic setting.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Mark Wickham (Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast) Allen Xi (Shanghai) |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
| Launceston | Accelerated Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Shanghai Ocean University | Shanghai Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 25/2/2019 | 22/3/2019 | 15/4/2019 | 2/6/2019 |
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 4/2/2019 | 22/2/2019 | 20/3/2019 | 3/5/2019 |
| Shanghai Semester 1 | 2/9/2019 | 14/10/2019 | 15/10/2019 | 8/12/2019 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2019 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2019 will be available from the 1st October 2018.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2019: $1,369.00 | 2019: $2,611.00 | 080399 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Attending: involves a mix of weekly 2-hour workshops, online mini-lectures, and online activities Distance: content delivered primarily online. |
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| Assessment | Please check the unit outline for details. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please check the unit outline for details. |
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| Recommended |
Booktopia textbook links
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