Managing Work and Your Career

Subject MGMT30015 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture per week and one 1-hour workshop each week, commencing in week 2
Total Time Commitment:

3 hours per week plus a minimum of 6 hours per week in self-directed study.

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Please note that this is a third-year level subject. Student must have completed at least 175 points of study to take this this subject.

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

Coordinator

Ms Stephanie Flanagan

Contact

lsargent@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject enhances students’ understanding of what it means to work in an organisation and how to develop their own careers. It is suitable for all undergraduates wanting to succeed at work. Based on theories of career and organisational studies, the subject is designed to offer practical insights for getting into an organisation, focusing on the graduate employment process, getting along with others at work including self-management, politics, influence and ethics, and getting ahead by investing in human and social capital. The subject will also address contemporary careers issues such as the role of social media, gender, work-life management, issues of employability and what is career success. Through the use of reflection, experiential activities and case studies the workshops will examine how these theories can be applied at the individual level.

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Gain research-based, practical knowledge on how to gain employment and develop careers in an organisation
  • Describe and explain current academic theories and research on careers and organisational studies
  • Apply major theories and models to individual problems, as presented in case studies
  • Plan your own career, and develop skills in career analysis, planning, and action
Assessment:
  • One 2-hour end-of-semester exam (50%)
  • Case Analysis team assignment of 3000 words due in Week 10 (30%)
  • Career assessments due in week 12 (20%)
Prescribed Texts:

You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • High level of development: written communication; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

  • Moderate level of development: oral communication; problem solving; thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

  • Some level of development: collaborative learning; team work; statistical reasoning; use of computer software.

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