Business and Management in Context G (9637.3)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Business and Management in Context G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Graduate Level 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 provides a broad social, economic and ethical context for the study of business and management and focuses on issues faced by managers. It will contribute to your knowledge of society, your ability to relate to a diverse and changing society and to your understanding of the interrelationships between business and society.

The unit will also develop a range of enterprise skills and attributes necessary for careers in business and management. It relies strongly on a case study approach to learning to equip you with knowledge and skills which you can apply to fluid, and often ambiguous, work environments.


Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically review and evaluate contemporary theories of management
2. Apply concepts, theories, skills and experience to complex contemporary business problems and propose solutions demonstrating initiative, responsibility, accountability, creativity and reflective practice
3. Identify, analyse and apply ethical and social responsibility issues and concerns in a management and professional context.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

11174 Introduction to Management, 4207 Introduction to Management.

Equivalent units

None.

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 Johra Fatima
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Johra Fatima
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: Jones, G.R. and George, J. M.  (2019). Contemporary Management, 12th Edition, McGrow Hill publisher. However, purchasing book is not mandatory for this unit. There will be a lot of other resources such as journal articles will be used in this unit. 

 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Links to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

Due dates for assessment

All assignments are required to be submitted by the due date. Students need 50% in total to pass this unit. 

If for any reason you are unable to do an assignment by the due date you must submit, to the lecturer, a request for an extension in writing before the due date (unless impossible) setting out in detail the genuine and exceptional reason for requesting the extension. If there is a medical or counselling reason for the extension request it must be accompanied by a medical or counselling certificate which clearly states:

  • that you were unfit to complete the assignment;
  • the date of the medical or counselling consultation; and
  • the period for which you were / are / will be unfit to complete the assignment.

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

Enthusiastic participation is expected from the students during workshops. 

Inclusion and engagement

If you need any special support, contact with the lecturer directly. 

Participation requirements

It is expected that students will attend all the workshops except valid reasons of absence. 

Required IT skills

Students are expected to have word processing skills, be able to use Internet and be able to do online research using the university's database. 

In-unit costs

N/A

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

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