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MBA501 Management, People and Organisations (8)

Abstract

This subject develops student knowledge and understanding of a variety of management and organisational theories, as well as the analytical skills required to apply these theories and practices in organisations. The subject also develops student critical thinking skills required to identify and evaluate the assumptions underlying management theories and practices in organisations. Students will develop reflective, interpersonal, communication, team and written skills, which are required for the practice and evaluation of management in organisations.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
DistanceBathurst Campus
Session 2
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Session 3
InternalCSU Study Centre Melbourne
InternalCSU Study Centre Sydney
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MBA501
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Management and Marketing

Enrolment restrictions

MBA students only.

Not available to students who have completed MGT501 or MGT571.
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
MGT501 MGT571 MGT501 Paired Subject
MGT571 There is a significant overlap in content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically analyse and evaluate a variety of management theories and practices;
  • be able to critically examine management and organisational theories and practices in the context of contemporary society and social values;
  • be able to identify and apply a variety of management and organisational theories and practices;
  • be able to reflect on and generate their own management competencies, required for today's complex and global workplace; and
  • be able to critically reflect on ethical theories and social responsibility ideologies to create organisational sustainability.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Management Theory: Traditional Approaches; Critical Approaches
  • Managers and Management: Manager's Knowledge and Learning; Ethics and Sustainability
  • Planning and Controlling: Managers as Decision Makers; Strategy and Strategic Management; Control in Organisations
  • Organising: Organisation Structure; Organisation Culture; Organisation Change
  • Leading: Leadership; Motivation; Teams

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.