Advanced Management

Subject AMGT90007 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3
Total Time Commitment: 120
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: Formerly available as 760-522 Advanced Arts Management. Students who have completed 760-522 Advanced Arts Management are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Dr Kate Macneill

Contact

Kate MacNeill

cmmacn@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A study of the theory and practice of good management and effective leadership as it applies to a range of organisational styles in the arts, considering and comparing the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. Topics will include but not be limited to: creating visions for arts organisations, the theory and practice of strategic planning, managing different types and sizes of organisations, managing staff and stakeholders.
Objectives:
  • be able to understand the theory and practice of strategic planning;
  • be able to understand the theory and practice of small business management;
  • be able to identify and analyse the differing pressures in the management of "not- for-profit" and "for profit" organisations;
  • be able to recognise and analyse the place of consultancy in the arts;
  • be able to understand the principles of compulsory competitive tendering and demonstrate acquired skills in preparing and submitting tender documents;
  • be able to identify and appreciate the theory and practice of different styles of management and leadership; and
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of organisational health.
Assessment: An oral presentation and seminar paper equivalent to 1500 words 30% (due mid semester) and a written assignment or case study of 3500 words 70% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to demonstrate effective time management;
  • be able to plan and execute research at a high level;
  • be able to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis at a high level;
  • be able to communicate research finding in clear and concise ways;
  • be able to demonstrate creative thinking; and
  • be able to understand social, ethical and cultural contexts.
Notes: This subject was formerly 760-522 Advanced Arts Management. Students who have completed 760-522 Advanced Arts Management are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts Management

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