MGB1010 Introduction to management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGB1010 Introduction to management is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 11 units, leading on to 16 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGB1010
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGB1010
11 units list MGB1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- MGB2200Business communicationNo reviews yet
- MGB2230Organisational behaviourNo reviews yet
- MGB2430People, culture and strategyNo reviews yet
- MGB3120Inclusive managementNo reviews yet
- MGB3249Managing business projectsNo reviews yet
- MGB3684Business strategyNo reviews yet
- MGF2341Managing employee relationsNo reviews yet
- MGX2200Business communicationNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B2007, B2045, B2046 or D0502 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit offers a critical introduction to fundamental questions in the discipline of management. What is management? What do managers do, and how do I become a good manager? What are the effects of management practice on employees and their experience of being managed? Key contemporary issues of equity, diversity and inclusion as well as ethics and social responsibility affect the answers to these questions and are therefore woven throughout the curriculum. The unit draws upon a range of sources - academic, practical, popular cultural - to engage you in multiple ways of knowing about management.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test30%
- Exercise35%
- Portfolio35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse management as an evolving set of contested ideas within organisational contexts
- 2
apply fundamental management concepts, models and approaches to diverse individual and group organisational behaviour
- 3
evaluate the impact of contemporary management practices on employee experiences of being managed
- 4
explain the implications of ethics and responsible management for individuals and organisations in a global context
- 5
analyse business challenges using managerial skills in communication and teamwork
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Seminars6 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
MGB1010 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Claire Smith
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGB1010?
MGB1010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MGB1010?
MGB1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 11 units, including MGB2200, MGB2230, MGB2430, MGB3120, MGB3249 and MGB3684. Those lead on to 16 units in all.
When is MGB1010 offered?
In 2027, MGB1010 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is MGB1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGB1010 have an exam?
No. MGB1010 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGB1010?
MGB1010 is part of Management practice.