MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

BUA5MGT

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will focus on the fundamental principles of management. An exploration of the development of these principles from historical precedents to present day applications will form a significant part of this subject. Students will be expected to develop a body of knowledge regarding the underlying theory used in the practice of contemporary management.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Bret Slade

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsThe Evolution of Management ThoughtRecommendedDaniel A. Wren, D.,A. and Bedeian, A., G. (2009)6TH EDITION. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.

City Campus, 2014, Semester 1, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 60

Enrolment information: Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bret Slade

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1,500 word individual paper40
One group assignment(3-4 students per group, at 2000 words per person) with viva voce (15-20 mins) (5 mins per student)40
Two x 1-hour in-class test20

City Campus, 2014, Semester 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 60

Enrolment information: Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vanessa Ratten

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 34 - 42
Six 1.0 days seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 34 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend 6 seminars delivered over 3 weekends. 2014 dates 23 & 24 August, 20 & 21 September, 18 & 19 October"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1,500 word individual paper40
One group assignment(3-4 students per group, at 2000 words per person) with viva voce (15-20 mins) (5 mins per student)40
Two x 1-hour in-class test20

Vietnam, 2014, Week 02-10, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: 60

Enrolment information: Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bret Slade

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 02 - 10
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One 1,500 word individual paper40
One group assignment(3-4 students per group, at 2000 words per person) with viva voce (15-20 mins) (5 mins per student)40
Two x 1-hour in-class test20