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 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 14 units in all. Students rate it 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review and call it moderate.
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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10 units list MGC1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
If you are enrolled in course B2007 you cannot undertake this unit.
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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, 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.
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
explain fundamental concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of management
using a case-based approach, apply management theory and research evidence to practical situations and create solutions that benefit people, organisations, communities and/or the environment
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, environmental and social responsibility
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
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 engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.
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.
Laptop required. Loan laptops are available https://msa.monash.edu/services/msa-library/borrowing/gadgets/
MGC1010 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
MGC1010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
MGC1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 10 units, including MGB2200, MGB3120, MGB3249, MGB3684, MGC2430 and MGF2341. Those lead on to 14 units in all.
In 2024, 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; and Sustainability and responsible management.
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