Introduction to Management (11174.2)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Introduction to Management
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
Online self-paced
 Bruce, Canberra
UC College, Bruce, ACT
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit will introduce students to a broad range of contemporary management theories, skills, and organisational issues. Through contemporary case studies and practical workshops, students will be equipped with the management knowledge and skills applicable to fluid, and often ambiguous, work environments. Students will engage in decision-making, planning, and leadership activities that support them to understand professional management across a diversity of current and future-oriented work contexts.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply theories of management to current, and hypothetical, future-oriented management situations;
2. Investigate and analyse the complicating factors in management science;
3. Identify and distinguish advantages and disadvantages in applying management tasks and competencies;
4. Articulate basic management principles in written and oral work; and
5. Reflect on future career development based on the practice of management.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

9525 Principles of Management AND 4207 Introduction to Management.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 Online self-paced Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2025 Bruce, Canberra Winter Term 26 May 2025 Online self-paced Mr Tony Quintana De La Torre
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 26 May 2025 On-campus Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 Online self-paced Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online self-paced Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 1 02 March 2026 On-campus Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 29 June 2026 On-campus Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online self-paced Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
Not available

Required texts

Textbook:

It is critical that you have your own copy of this textbook, either in print or electronic form. It will be used in all classes throughout the term and you will need to use it in preparation for lectures, Workshops, the assignments and the final simulation.

Additional resources will be available on the unit Canvas site.

You will also find useful and credible information in a broad range of peer reviewed journals, business publications, books and newspapers available through the university library. Databases can be accessed through the Library website at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/research-gateway/databases

Other recommended books:

Jones, G.R., George, J. M., Barrett, M. and Honig, B. (2016). Contemporary Management. Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, North Ryde.

Schermerhorn, J. P., Davidson, P., Poole, D., Woods, P., Simon, A. and McBarron, E. (2014.) Management: Foundations and Applications. 2nd Asia Pacific Edition, Wiley: QLD.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

NOTE that to pass this unit you must:

  • Achieve an overall result of 50% or greater; AND
  • The student should participate in ALL assessment items

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Activities

Hours

Weekly lecture: 1.5 hours/week, 12 times

 18

Optional Drop-in Sessions- 1.5 hours/week, 11 times  

 16.5

Weekly study commitment, in addition to the 2 items above: 2 hours/week, 13 times (including mid-term break)

  26

 

 

Workplace simulation :Group presentation: preparation time of 40 hours 

 40

Workplace simulation: Individual Reflection: preparation time of 20 hours 

  20

Individual project case analysis : preparation time of 29.5 hours

 29.5

Total

 150

Participation requirements

Active engagement in all online modules enhances your learning and is strongly advised. Unless specifically stated in the unit outline, there is no mandatory attendance requirement. However, you may elect to attend timetabled activities, as they allow you to ask 'real time' questions to develop your understanding for the relevant assessment tasks.

Required IT skills

Microsoft suite or equivalent programs

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.