MMM308 - Applied Management Capabilities
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour recorded lecture and 1 x 2 hour on-campus seminar each week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour recorded lecture and 1 x 2 hour online seminar each week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
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 these elements into a cohesive whole that blends key concepts and provides students an opportunity to apply their management skills with a holistic overview of responsible and sustainable management in a diverse, global environment.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge of key management concepts and capabilities. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Develop sustainable solutions to authentic organisational problems. | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Identify and analyse ethical, cross-cultural and managerial issues experienced in contemporary organisations. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Communicate with a variety of stakeholders and for a variety of purposes. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO5 | Identify and evidence individual capabilities and professional identity as a manager through reflective practice and self-management skills. | GLO6: Self-management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Portfolio Part A: (Group of 4) Report (Business) Part B: (Individual) Simulation |
Part A: 3500 words Part B: 1 to 1.5 hours (equivalent to 750 words) |
Part A: 35% Part B: 15% | Weeks 5 & 6 |
| Assessment 2: Portfolio Part A: (Individual) Written reflection (self) Part B: (Individual) Video recording |
Part A: 2000 words Part B: 3 minutes |
Part A: 25% Part B: 25% | Weeks 9 & 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 evidence proficiency as aligned to the course learning outcomes and graduate employability.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for MMM308 can be found via the University Library.
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.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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