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Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online, Shanghai Ocean University

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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Melbourne Study Centre Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Shanghai Ocean University Shanghai Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Shanghai Semester 1 11/10/2026 16/11/2026 24/11/2026 7/1/2027
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. 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

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080399 $2,174.00 $1,703.00 not applicable $3,284.00
  • 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

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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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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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