Courses & Units
Fundamentals of Management BMA501
Hobart
Introduction
This unit offers an investigative insight into the fundamentals of management. Encompassing both leadership and organisation theory, a brief history of management theory will be followed by investigations into different theories of organisations that consider topics like social responsibility, the business environment, decision making functions of management, strategic planning and implementation, organisational structures and human resource management, motivation, leadership, control, communications, group dynamics, culture, conflict, time management, internationalism and changing trends in management.
The topics of this unit aim to advance students understanding of fundamental management principles which can be applied in various organisational settings, ranging from private sector entities to NGOs and other taxpayer funded organisations and start-ups. Given the management scope and the linked topics, discussion of them will be entered into by all students. To support discussions assorted readings and other learning material will focus on various management styles and management theories.
You will explore management theory, research theory and review case studies for the purpose of strengthening the ability to manage business problems through to solutions, and to determine how to create and sustain a workplace where people can succeed (if the people succeed the business will succeed). The unit will be offered in 12 chapters (each chapter per week). Embedded in each of the 12 units are case studies for discussions during workshop sessions.
Summary
Unit name | Fundamentals of Management |
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Unit code | BMA501 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
Discipline | Management |
Coordinator | Mr Alistair Chong |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse management theories, concepts, and processes in diverse business contexts
- Apply theoretical knowledge to design solutions for contemporary management challenges
- Transmit knowledge and ideas through written and/or oral communication
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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080301 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $2,701.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Recorded lectures; 1 x 2-hour online workshop (Wks 2-13). |
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Assessment | Management strategy report (40%)|Management issue case study (20%)|Applied management plan (40%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Schermerhorn, John R., Paul Davidson, Aharon Factor, David Poole, Peter Woods, Alan Simon, Ellen McBar. Management: Asia–Pacific Edition, 6th Edition. John Wiley & Sons A series of readings are provided in the Content Section of the MyLO shell for this unit. |
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Recommended | Bateman, TS & Snell, SA 2011, Management, 2nd edn, Irwin, Chicago. Bartol, K 2011, Management. A Pacific Rim focus, 6th edn, McGraw-Hill, Sydney. Davidson, P 2009. Management: Core concepts and applications, 2nd Australasian edn, Wiley, Brisbane. Hitt, MA, Black, JS, Porter, LW & Hanson, D 2007, Management, Pearson, Frenchs Forest. Robbins. SP, DeCenzo, D, Coulter, M, Woods, M 2013, Management: the essentials, 2nd edn, Pearson, Frenchs Forest, NSW. Samson, D, Donnet, T & Daft, R 2021, Management: Asia-Pacific Edition, 7th ed, Cengage, South Melbourne | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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