MPH5315 Introduction to management
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MPH5315 Introduction to management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MPH5315
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MPH5315
No unit lists MPH5315 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition:
- Unit codes: MGG5960, MGG9600, MGX5960, MGX5962, MGX9600, MGX9602
- Course codes: 0028, 0105, 1065, 2099, 2778
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course code M6007.
Prohibitions: MPH5281, MGG5960, MGG9600, MGX5960, MGX5962, MGX9600 and MGX9602
Overview
The overall aim of this unit is to introduce pre-experience students to the range of activities associated with the management of individuals, groups and the organisation. In order to achieve this aim the content will cover several key areas of management.
For example, the current challenges facing managers in a turbulent environment, the role of the individual, the importance of teamwork, managing conflict and effective decision making. Finally the role of corporate culture and ethics. Students undertaking this unit should expect to experience a variety of activities in order to challenge the content as prescribed above.
These activities will include interactive case studies and application of the theory to 'real' world examples through group presentations.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 6 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Learning Project Report (Parts A, B and C) (3,600 words total)ProjectThreshold hurdle60%
- 5 x Mediated online discussion forum postsWrittenThreshold hurdle40%
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 and apply current management theory and research to current organisational issues
- 2
Understand the personal challenges involved in becoming a new manager in an organisation in today's world
- 3
Understand the importance of the individual, the team and the organisation's contribution to the effective performance of work
- 4
Assess the role of ethics and social responsibility in determining the culture of an organisation and
- 5
Identify techniques for improving decision making in today's turbulent environment.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
24 hours per week including directed and self-directed learning (including any asynchronous and synchronous tasks, prescribed activities and independent work).
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zahra Aziz
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zahra Aziz
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MPH5315?
MPH5315 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MPH5315 offered?
MPH5315 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does MPH5315 have an exam?
No. MPH5315 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.