Special Topics in Management

Subject 325-631 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2008.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 3-hour seminar per week (Not offered in 2008)
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Subject Overview: Special Subjects may be offered from time to time which are tailored to the interests of permanent and/or visiting staff.
Assessment: One 2-hour end-of semester examination (50%) and assignments not exceeding 4000 words (50%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaborative learning

Problem solving

Team work

Application of theory to practice

Interpretation and analysis

Critical thinking

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

explain the key issues and themes associated with the special topic

evaluate the relationship of the special topic to broader management principles

Notes: Not offered in 2008
Related Course(s): Master Of Applied Commerce (Management)
Master Of Applied Commerce (Management)

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