Special Topics in Management

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BA, MC-BAPT, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator

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

Special topics may be offered from time to time which reflect the interests of visiting members of staff in the areas of general management, international management, marketing, finance and organisational behaviour.

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

• extend their knowledge of the special topic in management through the independent study of books and articles dealing with theory and practice in the area;
• apply the knowledge and skills obtained through the study of this subject to problems and issues arising in organisations and work situations.

One assignment of not more than 3000 words 30%

One field study of not more than 5000 words 50%

Class participation 20%

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BA, MC-BAPT, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator