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IDB103 - Introduction to Management

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(MAN105)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

The primary purpose of this undergraduate unit is to introduce students to the fundamentals of management. It covers both management and organisational theories including important organisational issues, processes, management strategies and tactics useful to internal and external stakeholders of organisations. This unit also provides the foundational knowledge for a series of Human Resource Management and Management units.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in YIBST1 Diploma of Business Studies OR YINTI1 Diploma of Information Teachnology.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Discuss the historical foundations of management.
2.	Discuss management theories, models and concepts.
3.	Apply management theories to diverse organisational context.
4.	Apply the skills of reasoning, managing ambiguity and evaluation within an organisation.
5.	Develop and demonstrate the academic reading, writing and collaboration skills required in a tertiary learning environment

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Reading Summary (400 words)	5%	1,2
2.	Weekly Case Study Activities (equivalent to 1000 words)	15%	1,2,3,4
3.	Problem Based Written Assessment Part A (800 words)	10%	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Final Problem Based Written Assessment (1500-2000 words) and mini presentation (5 mins)	30%	1,2,3,4,5
5.	Final Exam (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLS
2025	Semester S	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLS

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