Fundamentals of Management (9926.2)

In this unit, students will come to understand the importance and objectives of organisational management, the various core frameworks required to design and setup organisations, and the tools and techniques effective for the assessment and improvement of organisational performance.

This unit is delivered self-paced online, requiring students to self-manage their work load, developing many skills required of outstanding graduate students.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and importance of management;
2. Identify managerial challenges and the implications they have on business performance;
3. Identify appropriate managerial strategies to maximise value-creation within organisations;
4. Clearly articulate the differences and overlaps between leadership and management and what challenges each of the roles bring; and
5. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the cultural needs of organisations.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in one of the following courses:
332JA Bachelor of Applied Business;
333JA Bachelor of Applied Business (Marketing);
334JA Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship; or
335JA Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship (Social Entrepreneurship).

Assumed knowledge

None.