MGF1010 Introduction to management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGF1010 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 Caulfield and City (Melbourne). It has no prerequisites and unlocks 16 units, leading on to 23 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, City (Melbourne)
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGF1010
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGF1010
16 units list MGF1010 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- MGB2200Business communicationNo reviews yet
- MGB3120Inclusive managementNo reviews yet
- MGB3249Events and project managementNo reviews yet
- MGB3684Business strategyNo reviews yet
- MGC2021Organisations and societyNo reviews yet
- MGC2430Human resource managementNo reviews yet
- MGF2341Managing employee relationsNo reviews yet
- MGF2661Human resource managementNo reviews yet
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- MGF3684Business strategyNo reviews yet
- MGS2430Human resource managementNo reviews yet
- MGS3130Organisational change and developmentNo reviews yet
- MGS3210Organisational wellnessNo reviews yet
- MGS3401Strategic managementNo reviews yet
- MGS3651EntrepreneurshipNo reviews yet
- MKB2705Research methods and analysisNo reviews yet
- MKB3803Stakeholder marketingNo reviews yet
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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 globalisation and cultural diversity, 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 students in multiple ways of knowing about management.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Online |
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Trimester A | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
| Trimester C | City (Melbourne) | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
- Within semester assessment70%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a contextual appreciation of management as an evolving set of contested ideas for how managers may influence people, organisations, and their environments to achieve organisational goals
- 2
identify what managers do in practice, and analyse how the various activities that comprise managing both shape and are shaped by individual and group behaviour and diversity in organisational settings
- 3
critically evaluate the impact of contemporary management practices on employee experiences of being managed
- 4
explain the concepts of stakeholder interests, ethics and responsible management and assess their implications for individuals and organisations in a global context
- 5
apply research, analytical and communication skills required of the management discipline to address business challenges.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops28.5 hours
- Workshops44 hours
- Seminars36 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
Required resources
City campus: Stephen Robbins, Rolf Bergman, Mary Coulter (2017). Management (8e). Pearson Education Australia.
Where it fits
MGF1010 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Mark Crosby
- Dr Olga Abeysekera
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGF1010?
MGF1010 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MGF1010?
MGF1010 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 16 units, including MGB2200, MGB3120, MGB3249, MGB3684, MGC2021 and MGC2430. Those lead on to 23 units in all.
When is MGF1010 offered?
In 2020, MGF1010 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and City (Melbourne), with an online option.
How much work is MGF1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGF1010 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MGF1010?
MGF1010 is part of Business management and Human resource management.