Introduction to Management (11174.2)

Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
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Introduction to Management
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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Online
 UC College, Bruce, ACT
Bruce, Canberra
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 2025 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
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 Online Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 03 June 2024 On-Campus Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 Online 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 Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-Campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
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 Online Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-Campus Dr Sarvjeet Kaur Chatrath
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

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

Extensions & Late submissions

Use of AI is not permitted in this unit.

The University's position is that artificial intelligence services must not be used for assessment or assessment preparation by students unless explicitly allowed in the assessment instructions for an assessment task published with the assessment task and/or in the unit outline. That is, an AI service may only be used if:

a) its use is authorised by the unit convener as part of the specified task; and

b) it is used in the way allowed in the assessment instructions and/or unit outline; and

c) its use is appropriately referenced, meaning that the students must reference the use of AI in their assessment in the same way as they reference other source material.

The use of AI has not been specified in the assessment instructions for the unit or in the unit outline and thus, AI is not a permissible resource. 

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

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

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.

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