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MAN514 - Management for the Executive

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Business

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(MAN509)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

All organisations operate in complex and competitive environments which present managers with many challenges. Effective management is prerequisite to successful organisational operation. This unit introduces students to the key principles of management that are essential to successful organisations. Students will consider a variety of perspectives and tools that executives can adopt to overcome common managerial challenges. They will critically apply and evaluate core management theories, while reflecting on their own competencies.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply core management theories and principles to address complex management issues
2.	Critically evaluate internal and external business environments in order to develop strategic responses to predicted and arising issues.
3.	Apply advanced understanding of management theory and practice to improve business, environmental and social sustainability.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Discussion post (200-300 words)	5%	3
2.	Written assessment (500-800 words)	10%	1,3
3.	Written Assessment (2,000-2,500 Words)	40%	1,2,3
4.	Written Assessment (2,000-2,500 Words)	45%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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