Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
12 Weeks or equivalent
36 hours or equivalent
Online, Prahran
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
This unit is a core unit in the Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Executive Administration), and an elective unit in specified Graduate Certificates of Business Management. The Graduate Certificate programs form the first year of the Master of Business Management .
The purpose of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of the foundations and dynamics of the organisation. Students will evaluate the role of executive management, individual management, team management and the functions required across all levels of the organisation. The aims of this subject are to: · Understand the foundations and principles of the organisation · Understand the dynamics and key operations of the organisation · Increase knowledge of organisational structure and dynamics to engender student’s confidence in business discussions and decision making · Understand business ethics · Develop students communication skills required to operate as an Executive Administrator/Personal Assistant/Team Leader/Supervisor within the organisational environment · Effectively source, analyse and present information across all levels of the organisation
The purpose of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of the foundations and dynamics of the organisation. Students will evaluate the role of executive management, individual management, team management and the functions required across all levels of the organisation.
The aims of this subject are to:
· Understand the foundations and principles of the organisation
· Understand the dynamics and key operations of the organisation
· Increase knowledge of organisational structure and dynamics to engender student’s confidence in business discussions and decision making
· Understand business ethics
· Develop students communication skills required to operate as an Executive Administrator/Personal Assistant/Team Leader/Supervisor within the organisational environment
· Effectively source, analyse and present information across all levels of the organisation
Lectures, guest speakers, industry visits, case study analysis, online delivery
Individual assignment/report 30-50% Syndicate assignment/report and presentation 30-50% Case study analysis and group-based discussions 10-30%
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen professions, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, can operate effectively and ethically in their business life, and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes commensurate with professional standards appropriate to the business and wider community. Within this context it is the intention that this Program will enable students to develop the following skills: · Teamwork skills · Analytical skills · Business research skills appropriate to addressing managerial challenges and problem solving · Problem solving and decision making skills · Communication skills · Reporting and presentation skills · Ability to work independently · Ability to address unfamiliar problems · Ability to engage in critical enquiry and discussion · Ability to identify and address ethical matters in business
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen professions, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, can operate effectively and ethically in their business life, and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes commensurate with professional standards appropriate to the business and wider community.
Within this context it is the intention that this Program will enable students to develop the following skills:
· Teamwork skills
· Analytical skills
· Business research skills appropriate to addressing managerial challenges and problem solving
· Problem solving and decision making skills
· Communication skills
· Reporting and presentation skills
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to address unfamiliar problems
· Ability to engage in critical enquiry and discussion
· Ability to identify and address ethical matters in business
· Role of the manager in the organisation · Model of individual effectiveness and managing oneself · Interpersonal skills · Business relationship management · Managing individuals, teams, groups and committees · Team dynamics, participation and leadership · Organisational design and functional responsibility · Business ethics · Organisational skills and leadership · Decision making · Communications within the organisation
· Role of the manager in the organisation
· Model of individual effectiveness and managing oneself
· Interpersonal skills
· Business relationship management
· Managing individuals, teams, groups and committees
· Team dynamics, participation and leadership
· Organisational design and functional responsibility
· Business ethics
· Organisational skills and leadership
· Decision making
· Communications within the organisation
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Carnegie, D. How to Develop Self-confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking. Random House Group.
Eunson, B. (2005), Communicating in the 21st Century, Wiley, Australia.
Gray, C. & Larson, E. (2003), Project Management: The managerial process, McGraw-Hill Irwin, New York.
Grossman & Parkinson (2001). Becoming a Successful Manager. McGraw-Hill Education.
Joel, A. & Pringle, H. Australian Protocol and Procedures, 3rd ed
Maxwell, J. Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know,.Baker and Taylor
McKenna. B., Thomas, G. & Waddell, N. (2004), Australian Guide to Corporate Communication, Social Science Press, Australia.
Snyder, A. (2002), What Makes a Champion?: Fifty Extraordinary Individuals Share Their Insights. Penguin Books.
Strunk, W. & White, E. (2007), Elements of Style, Penguin Books.
Topchik, G. The First Time Manager’s Guide to Team Building.
Tyson, T. (1998), Working with groups, 2nd ed., MacMillan, Australia.
Waite, N. (2000), The Gold Within: Creative Career Choices for Women, Lothian Books, Port Melbourne.
