Faculty of Business and Economics
MGC1010 Introduction to management is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 21 units in all. Students rate it 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it moderate.
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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14 units list MGC1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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This unit is designed to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of managing business organisations. It will allow for the critical exploration of management concepts, models and contexts using a case-based approach. While working in teams, students will learn how to apply management theory and research evidence in analysing and creatively solving real-life management problems. Students will also learn how to critically and ethically evaluate managerial decisions while considering the organisation's context in a culturally diverse and internationalised world. The unit draws upon a range of academic, practical and pop cultural sources to engage students in authentic ways of learning about management.
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
explain fundamental concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of management
apply management theory and research evidence to practical situations using a case-based approach
develop skills in team-based decision making that demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills
critically evaluate managerial decisions in the context of the organisation's ethical and social responsibilities.
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
MGC1010 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
MGC1010 has no prerequisites.
MGC1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including MGB2200, MGB3120, MGB3249, MGB3684, MGC2021 and MGC2430. Those lead on to 21 units in all.
In 2020, MGC1010 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Students who took it rate it moderate to do well in and light on workload (1 rating). The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester.
No. MGC1010 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
MGC1010 is part of Management studies.
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