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Location: Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit takes an interdisciplinary perspective to prepare students for understanding the diagnosis, design and implementation process of change at group and organisation-wide levels. The need to manage change is recognised as a critical success factor for organisations. This unit provides students with the change management and development theory and practical skills required so that organisations can better meet the challenges posed by global, cultural and technological forces for change and corporate social responsibility. Students are introduced to various concepts, methodologies and tools in organisational change and development, including diagnostic techniques such as in-depth interviewing.

Summary

Unit name Organisational Change and Development
Unit code BMA314
Credit points 12.5
College/School Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Management
Coordinator Doctor Timothy Donnelly
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA|Universal College of Higher Education Hong Kong
Level Advanced

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart 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
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/02/2026 17/03/2026 20/04/2026 14/06/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss and critically evaluate change management theories, concepts and processes in diverse business contexts.
  • Analyse and evaluate the implications of change on organisations and individuals consistent with sustainable business practices.
  • Communicate evidence-based arguments supported by change management theories, concepts and processes.

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
090799 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 $1,192.00 $2,562.00
  • 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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Requisites

Prerequisites

BMA121 or BMA101

Teaching

AssessmentAT1 - Journal Article Review (20%)|AT3 - Case Analysis (40%)|Group Presentation: Change Management Study (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text:


Hayes, J. (2025) The Theory and Practice of Change Management, 7th Ed. London: Red Globe Press.

 
Recommended

While there is no expectation for you to read further than the prescribed text and prescribed reading in the study schedule, there is a range of other Organisational Change and Development texts and journals available if you are interested in extending your understanding of Organisational Change and Development theory and practice.

I recommend:

Hayes, J. (2022) The Theory and Practice of Change Management, 6th Ed. London: RedGlobe Press

Senior, B et al (2020). Organisational Change, 6th Ed. Pearson ISBN 9781292243450

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