MMM308 - Applied Management Capabilities
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Huw Flatau Harrison Trimester 2: Huw Flatau Harrison |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed five units in MMH230, MMM240, MMM241, MMH356, MMM267, MMM306, MMM343 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour recorded (videos provided) class and 1 x 2 hour seminar |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 1 hour recorded (videos provided) class and 1 x 2 hour online seminar |
Content
Students undertaking a Management major have studied a diverse range of units from those that are very functional in nature, to those that are people focused and those that are outward looking.
The aim of MMM308 is to consolidate all of these elements into a cohesive whole that blends key concepts and provides students with an holistic overview of responsible and sustainable management in a diverse, global environment.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge of key management concepts and capabilities to provide sustainable solutions to real organisational problems as responsible global citizens | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify and appraise ethical, cross cultural and managerial issues likely to be experienced in contemporary organisations | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Utilise effective communication techniques to address key organisational issues | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Identify and evidence their individual capabilities and professional identity as a manager through reflective practice and self-management skills | GLO6: Self-management |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Applied project report Group up to 4 & Individual | Up to 5000 words |
40% 20% | Week 9 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Critical Reflection and Analysis | 2000 words | 20% | Weeks 5 & 11 |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) -Assessment of Management Skills & -Video pitch | 1000 words 3 minute video | 20% total (10 % each) | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
Hurdle requirement: Successfully complete the professional literacy module to gain access to the assignment dropbox for assessment 3.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MMM308 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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