UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

MGC1010 Introduction to management

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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 19 units in all. Students rate it 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it moderate.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

Reviews

Rated 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review
2.01 review
  1. 5 stars: 0
  2. 4 stars: 0
  3. 3 stars: 0
  4. 2 stars: 1
  5. 1 star: 0
Teaching
2.0out of 5 from 1 review
Content
2.0out of 5 from 1 review
Assessment
1.0out of 5 from 1 review
Usefulness
3.0out of 5 from 1 review
Difficulty
Moderate
Workload
Light

What students say

  • TROctober 2026 · Took it in 2026
    2 out of 5: Poor

    Assignments are unclear, convoluted and confusing. Some of the content is valuable but it's obscured behind a lot of corporate jargon.

    • Teaching2out of 5
    • Content2out of 5
    • Assessment1out of 5
    • Usefulness3out of 5
    • DifficultyModerate
    • WorkloadLight

Requisites

Overview

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, you will learn how to apply management theory and research evidence in analysing and creatively solving real-life management problems. You 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 you in authentic ways of learning about management.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    explain fundamental concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of management

  2. 2

    apply management theory and research evidence to practical situations using a case-based approach

  3. 3

    develop skills in team-based decision making that demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills

  4. 4

    critically evaluate managerial decisions in the context of the organisation's ethical and social responsibilities.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops36 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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.

Learning resources

Technology resources

Laptop required. Loan laptops are available https://msa.monash.edu/services/msa-library/borrowing/gadgets/

Where it fits

MGC1010 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Jess Mitchell

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGC1010?

MGC1010 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after MGC1010?

MGC1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including MGB2200, MGB3120, MGB3249, MGB3684, MGC2021 and MGC2430. Those lead on to 19 units in all.

When is MGC1010 offered?

In 2021, MGC1010 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

Is MGC1010 hard?

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.

Does MGC1010 have an exam?

No. MGC1010 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

Which majors and minors include MGC1010?

MGC1010 is part of Management studies.

What do students think of MGC1010?

It is rated 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Read the reviews above or add your own.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available