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Introduction to Management unit (BMA101)

Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit provides students with an introduction to management concepts, functions and strategies. The unit outlines the key functions of management. The unit 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 will also include a strong focus 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
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Management
Coordinator Doctor Albert Amankwaa
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA|Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute|Universal College of Higher Education Hong Kong
Level Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2027 15/3/2027 18/4/2027 12/6/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and define foundational management theories, concepts and processes
  • Exercise judgement and recommend sustainable solutions for routine management issues.
  • Communicate an academic argument supported by management literature.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

XPD109, ZAA131

Teaching

AssessmentEssay Assignment (25%)|Online Tests (25%)|Capstone Assignment (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Refer to the unit MyLO site for details of the required reading materials.

Recommended

Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M. A., DeCenzo, D. A., & Woods, M. (2021). Management: The essentials (5th edition). Pearson.
Robbins, S. P. & Coulter, M. A. (2024). Management, global edition (16th edition).
Lussier, R. N. (2024). Management fundamentals (10th ed.). Sage
Robbins, S. P., & Coulter, M. (2021). Management (15th ed.). Pearson.
Samson, D., Donnet, T., & Daft, R. (2021). Fundamentals of management (7th Asia-Pacific ed.). Cengage.

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