Unit details [BMA] Introduction to Management Enrolment code: BMA101 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2, Ltn: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2, NWC: sem 1 Special note: available for offshore students in Singapore and Indonesia, semester 1 Unit description: Provides students with an introduction to management concepts, functions and strategies. The unit outlines the evolution of management theory and the broad environment in which organisations operate. It then looks at internal issues in organisations, including planning, decision making and communication, before widening its scope to look at the relationships between the organisation and the outside world. Staff: Dr J Garnham, Dr D Hanson Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3L] [R3M] [C3S] [C3U] [C3X] [M3H] [R3C] [R3J] [R3K] [S3Gc3] [S3T] [F3R] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Management of Human Resources Enrolment code: BMA121/221 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in summer-sch OR sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: available as a summer school unit; students enrol in either BMA121 or BMA221 as appropriate; may be available for offshore students in Singapore, semester 2 Unit description: Examines the role and function of human resource management. Topics include the procurement, development, compensation, integration, and maintenance of human resources; and the development of a range of abilities and skills needed for dealing with change in the area of human resource management. Staff: Dr L Nelson, Dr C Sheehan, Dr G Tonks Unit weight: 12.5% ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –1 Unit details [BMA] Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: BMA101 Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: De Cieri H & Kramer R, Human Resource Management in Australia, McGraw-Hill, Syd, 2003 Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3T] [C3U] [C3V] [E3J] [M3H] [R3C] [R3K] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Principles of Marketing Enrolment code: BMA151/251 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in summer-sch OR sem 2, Ltn: sem 2, Off-shore: tba Special note: students enrol in either BMA151 or BMA251 as appropriate; BMA251 may be offered in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Unit description: Provides the theory base of marketing and develops in students: the ability to describe the key concepts and principles of marketing; an understanding of the marketplace; an understanding of the components of the marketing mix; and to identify the role of marketing in the organisation and in society. Staff: Ms H Francis Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Assess: continuous assessment (40%); exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3S] [C3T] [C3U] [C3V] [E3J] [M3H] [R3J] [R3K] [S3A] [S3B] [F3R] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Introduction to International Business Enrolment code: BMA181/281 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: students enrol in either BMA181 or BMA281 as appropriate; offered in Singapore and Malaysia in semester 2 as BMA281 only Unit description: ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –2 Unit details [BMA] Introduces the benefits and difficulties of international business for firms and nations, and seeks to develop managerial competence in international business issues. The unit introduces the diversity and complexity of the international business environment and encourages an awareness of world current affairs and the impact they have on international business venturing. Staff: Mr F Liang Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: BMA101 Assess: continuous assessment and exam Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3T] [M3H] [R3J] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Organisational Behaviour Enrolment code: BMA201 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in summer-sch OR sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Special note: may be offered in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Unit description: Provides an introduction to the management of human behaviour in organisational settings. Topics include individual differences, perception, attitudes, and motivation and their relationship to performance; group decision-making; leadership; communication; power and politics; culture and the management of organisational change. Staff: Dr G Tonks Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree: successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: Robbins, SP, Millett B, Cacioppe R & Waters-Marsh T, Organisational Behaviour, 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, Frenchs Forest, 2001 Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3S] [C3T] [C3U] [C3V] [E3J] [R3J] [R3K] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Foundations of Entrepreneurship ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –3 Unit details [BMA] Enrolment code: BMA204 Offered: [by web] Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1, NWC: sem 1 Special note: this unit is WebCT supported Unit description: An introductory unit for the Entrepreneurship Major. Its main focus is on entrepreneurial behaviour including approaches to teamwork, communication, creativity, innovation, business planning, risk-taking and ethical responsibility. Staff: Mr C Jones Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible (13 wks) Assess: internal (60%), 2-hr final exam (40%) Required: Kuratko DF & Hodgets RM, Entrepreneurship, A Contemporary Approach, 6th edn, Harcourt, Orlando Fla, 2003 Courses: [C3C] [R3M] [C3L] [C3X] [L3F] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Business Research Methods Enrolment code: BMA205 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Unit description: Equips students with a broad understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, techniques and issues and their application to business and marketing problems. The unit aims to develop a critical understanding of the value of the research endeavour and thereby help the management/marketing researcher to build business knowledge and theory that generates new questions as well as providing answers. Topics include: identifying research problems within management and formulating specific research questions; research processes and proposals; ethics in business research; issues in the design and measurement of qualitative and quantitative research; sources of qualitative and quantitative data; surveys, interviews and observation; and presentation of results. The perspective of this unit is from the manager/marketer. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121) and BEA140; BBA(HRM): BMA101 and KMA153; other degree: 25% of level 100 units in relevant social science discipline. ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –4 Unit details [BMA] Assess: combination of continuous assessment and exam Required: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3L] [C3S] [C3U] [C3X] [M3H] [R3C] [R3K] [R3J] [R3M] [S3G] [S3T] [F3R] [S3W] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Electronic Marketing Enrolment code: BMA208/308 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: BMA308 may be offered in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in semester 2 Unit description: Considers current approaches to marketing on the internet and how fundamental marketing theories may be challenged through this medium. The unit discusses current and potential impacts of the internet on key aspects of marketing (product, price, promotion and distribution) and equips students with skills useful to organising for and implementing a marketing plan which incorporates effective use of the internet. As a marketing unit, it focuses on the impact of contemporary information systems on marketing rather than the technical programming and design aspects associated with these. Staff: Ms H Francis Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: successful completion of BMA151 and any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3S] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Entrepreneurship and Creativity Enrolment code: BMA213 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –5 Unit details [BMA] Special note: this unit is WebCT supported Unit description: The unit does not try to ‘teach’ creativity, but to unlock whatever creative capacity each individual brings to it to identify opportunities for the commercialisation of innovation. The unit includes: an understanding of creative styles and identifying a creative learning preference; understanding the differences between lateral and sequential thought processes; exploring methods of creative thought; and practice in the use of tools that encourage creative thought. Staff: Mr C Jones Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible (13 weeks) Assess: internal (60%), 2-hr final exam (40%) Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [R3M] [C3X] [C3L] [L3F] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Human Resource Development Enrolment code: BMA224/324 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Special note: BMA324 only offered in Singapore and Malaysia Unit description: Provides the background needed for the development, revision and maintenance of training and development systems which will meet organisational objectives. Students are taught to identify and analyse human resource development needs and to formulate measurable goals; to prepare human resource plans, and to organise programs and facilities. Consideration to strategic issues in HRD will also be given, as well as to career development. Staff: Mr M Grimmer, Dr G Tonks Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree, successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (50%); exam (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3U] [E3J] [R3K] ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –6 Unit details [BMA] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Human Resource Management in Tourism and Hospitality Enrolment code: BMA225/325 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2, Off-shore: sem 2 Special note: students enrol in either BMA225 or BMA325; BMA325 is offered in Singapore and Malaysia in semester 2 Unit description: Examines the theoretical and practical aspects of effectively using and managing human resources in the service sector and in the tourism and hospitality sectors in particular, both nationally and internationally. Staff: Dr J Garnham, Mr S Fishwick Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree: successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3T] [C3U] [C3V] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Workplace Relations Enrolment code: BMA241 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Special note: offered in Singapore and Malaysia in semester 1 Unit description: Introduces the study of workplace relations, including different theoretical approaches, the major aspects of the employment relationship, workplace conflict and its resolution, and workplace regulation. Contemporary issues impacting on the management of ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –7 Unit details [BMA] workplace relations, including enterprise bargaining, flexible employment, equity and diversity and quality are considered. Staff: Dr L Nelson, Mr P Dixon Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree, successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3T] [C3U] [C3V] [E3J] [E4J] [M3H] [R3C] [R3K] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Buyer Behaviour Enrolment code: BMA252 Offered: Hbt: sem 2 Unit description: Surveys the contributions of psychology and sociology to theories and models of buying behaviour, and shows how such knowledge translates into marketing decisions. Topics include: motivation, perception, learning, sociocultural influences, situational influences, purchase decision processes and public policy issues. Staff: Mr M Grimmer, Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121) and BMA201; for another degree, successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (40%); exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3V] [R3J] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Marketing Communications ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –8 Unit details [BMA] Enrolment code: BMA255 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Special note: may be offered in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in semester 1 Unit description: Provides an overview of contemporary principles and tools of marketing communications, and of how management develops sound communications strategies. Topics include: advertising planning, media selection, direct response marketing, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling and measurement of effectiveness. Staff: Ms H Francis, Mr N Hardiman Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree, successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3V] [E3J] [R3J] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> International Marketing Enrolment code: BMA282/382 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: candidates in Singapore or Malaysia enrol in BMA282 Unit description: Examines the application of marketing principles and strategies in the international marketplace. The complexities of this marketplace and implications for international and global marketing management are considered. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree, successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –9 Unit details [BMA] Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: Fletcher R & Brown L, International Marketing: An Asia-Pacific Perspective, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, Frenchs Forest, 2002 Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [E3J] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Managing Business in the Asia Pacific Enrolment code: BMA285/385 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: BMA285 only offered in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in semester 1 Unit description: In recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has emerged as an economic powerhouse of the world. This is one of world’s fastest growing regions that accounts for almost 50% of world trade. This is also a region with diversity where the East meets the West. There are, however, differences in economic policies, political settings, legal systems, financial conditions and cultural ambiences across different countries within the region. In order to manage businesses successfully in this region, firms require a comprehensive understanding of these differences. This unit examines the various factors that impact upon the successful management of international business operations within this region. On completion of this unit, students will be able to understand the operational environment of the region and the various management approaches in relation to conducting businesses in the Asia Pacific region. This will also assist them in assessing opportunities as well as challenges of managing businesses in a cross-cultural environment. Staff: Dr J Kendall, Mr F Liang Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree: successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: combination of continuous assessment and exam Courses: [C3C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Managerial Social Responsibility ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –10 Unit details [BMA] Enrolment code: BMA291/391 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: students enrol in either BMA291 or BMA391 as appropriate; BMA391 is offered in Singapore and Malaysia in semester 2 Unit description: Focuses on dilemmas which arise out of the potential conflicts between the economic performance and the social performance of an organisation. The unit aims to assist students to acquire and develop the critical thinking skills required for the successful practice of management within the framework of societal values. These skills include the ability to think clearly, argue cogently, give reasons for actions and decisions, and make rational choices and recommendations in ethically sensitive situations commonly encountered by contemporary managers. Staff: Dr J Garnham, Mr P Dixon Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: for BCom: BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA151, BMA181, BMA121); for another degree, successful completion of any 2 level 100 units (ie 25% of level 100) in a relevant social science discipline Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3U] [R3K] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Strategic Management Enrolment code: BMA302 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in summer-sch OR sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: may be offered in Singapore and Malaysia Unit description: Provides a comprehensive overview of the strategic management process, and aims to integrate functional areas of management in analysing issues in strategic management. Staff: Dr D Hanson, Mr P Dixon Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –11 Unit details [BMA] Prereq: successful completion of any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), final exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3T] [C3U] [C3V] [E3J] [R3C] [R3K] [S3Gc3] [S3T] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Entrepreneurship and Innovation Enrolment code: BMA326 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Unit description: Focuses on the process of innovation from an initial idea to the successful exploitation of a business opportunity. Innovation is not limited to new products and new services. It also applies to new production techniques, new operating practices, new ways of delivering a product or service, new ways of promoting a product or service and new ways of managing an organisation. This unit forms the basis for the capstone unit in the Entrepreneurship Major, BMA333 Project Evaluation and Planning, in which students undertake the development of a business plan. Staff: Assoc Prof J English Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible (13 wks) Prereq: BMA204 Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Required: Dollinger MJ, Entrepreneurship, Strategies and Resources, Prentice-Hall, 2003 Readings via WebCT Courses: [C3C] [C3E] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Strategic Issues in Human Resource Management Enrolment code: BMA330 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Unit description: ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –12 Unit details [BMA] Develops students’ knowledge of the complexities of strategic HRM in the context of Australia’s changing socio-economic climate. The unit builds on the roles and activities introduced in BMA121/BMA221 by examining the impact which environmental factors have on the management of HR practices and policies in organisations. Consideration is given to the links between HRM and current debates on topics such as employee relations, quality management, change management, intrapreneuring, downsizing and employee commitment. Staff: Dr G Tonks Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: 2x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) Prereq: successful completion of any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: Ferris G, Buckley M & Fedor D, Human Resource Management, 4th edn, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2002 Courses: [C3C] [C3U] [R3K] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Project Evaluation and Planning Enrolment code: BMA333 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Unit description: The capstone unit in the entrepreneurship major, it provides an opportunity for students to apply the conceptual, technical and personal skills gained in previous units. A student can choose to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a business plan to a standard suitable for presentation to a venture capital investor. Alternatively the student may choose to participate in a business, government or other organisation to contribute to a specific project that requires entrepreneurial skills. Staff: Assoc Prof J English Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: 2-hr workshop fortnightly; a 1-day workshop to conduct end-of-sem presentations to panel of assessors Prereq: BMA213, BMA326 Coreq: for students choosing to participate in an existing organisation, a formal agreement is necessary from that organisation Assess: continuous assessment (100%) Recommend: tba ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –13 Unit details [BMA] Courses: [C3C] [R3M] [C3X] [C3L] [L3F] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Marketing Management Enrolment code: BMA351 Offered: Hbt: sem 1 Unit description: Focuses on developing more advanced theoretical knowledge and applied skills of students in order to assist them to formulate marketing strategies and tactics, to face challenges and overcome marketing-related problems successfully, and to generate marketing-driven business growth. Staff: Ms H Francis, Dr D Hanson Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: successful completion of BMA151 any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [E3J] [E4J] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Services Marketing Enrolment code: BMA353 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Special note: may be offered in Singapore and Malaysia Unit description: Addresses the importance of the services industry, the distinctive characteristics of services, and marketing implications arising from these. Students develop a firm understanding of key challenges and issues associated with marketing in a services environment; gain a broad understanding of the interaction between marketing and management within a service organisation; and become familiar with issues in developing ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –14 Unit details [BMA] and assessing service quality. The unit includes a focus on what is significant in hospitality and tourism management, and in the marketing of financial services. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) Prereq: successful completion of any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Recommend: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3V] [E3J] [E4J] [R3J] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Special Topics in Management Enrolment code: BMA371 Offered: not offered in 2004 Special note: availability of this unit at Hobart and Launceston is subject to confirmation Unit description: Special topics in the area of Management will be offered which reflect the research interest and activities of school staff or visiting scholars. This will allow students to investigate in detail specialised topics which would not usually be offered as part of the School’s program. Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: as appropriate Prereq: successful completion of any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: a reading list is to be provided by the school. Courses: [C3E] [R3K] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> International Human Resource Management Enrolment code: BMA381 ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –15 Unit details [BMA] Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Special note: may be offered in Singapore and Malaysia in semester 1 Unit description: Familiarises students with issues in cross cultural management associated with managing a multinational enterprise. Contrasting management styles in various national contexts are analysed, and the role of the human resources function in multinational enterprises is explored. Staff: Dr C Sheehan Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: successful completion of any two level 200 units (ie 25% of level 200) in relevant major Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C3C] [C3E] [C3U] [E3J] [E4J] [R3C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Research Methods in Management Enrolment code: BMA401 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Unit description: Examines the specification of hypotheses and other research objectives, sampling, the design of a questionnaire, design and administration of a survey, organising and interpreting research data, and preparing and writing a research report. Examples of management research are studied, as are the application of qualitative and quantitative computer-based data analysis packages such as NUDIST and SAS. Students are required to present and justify their own research proposals. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: entry to honours program Assess: continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by HoS Required: tba Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –16 Unit details [BMA] Management Honours Seminar Enrolment code: BMA402 Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2, Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2 Unit description: Addresses a variety of current issues in management. Students are required to present a minimum of two seminars which progressively outline the development of their dissertation topic. Additional topics include current areas of research in the school. The expertise of visiting scholars may also be used. Staff: Dr D Hanson Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: entry to management honours program Assess: continuous assessment based on attendance and contribution to seminar program (50%), presentation papers (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Special Topics in Management Enrolment code: BMA403 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 Unit description: Offers topics which reflect the historical development of seminal theories used in organisational studies as well as the current issues impacting on organisational research. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: entry to management honours program Assess: continuous assessment and or/examination as approved by HoS Required: tba Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –17 Unit details [BMA] Dissertation Enrolment code: BMA404 Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2, Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2 Unit description: Provides students with the opportunity to: formulate a testable research question; apply appropriate research techniques to a contemporary management issue; and demonstrate sound analytical and written skills. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 62.5% Teaching pattern: no regular classes Prereq: entry to management honours program Assess: dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic approved by HoS Required: tba Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Human Resource Theory and Practice Enrolment code: BMA421 Offered: not offered in 2004 Unit description: Examines the theoretical and practical application of the five basic functions of Human Resource Management: (a) planning and forecasting human resource requirements; (b) recruiting and selecting, appraising, evaluating and motivating employees; (c) designing and implementing employee training and development programs; (d) improving quality of life and productivity programs, and the physical work environment; and (e) managing effective working relationships. The relationships between these functions and strategic human resource management are addressed, and the way in which they relate to the international perspective and general business strategies is examined. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: entry to management honours program Assess: continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by HoS ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –18 Unit details [BMA] Required: tba Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Marketing Theory and Research Enrolment code: BMA451 Offered: not offered in 2004 Unit description: Examines conceptual issues and theoretical developments in marketing and their practical implications, eg the relevance of the marketing orientation, the move from a market-based transactions approach in marketing to strategic relationships in the value chain; and the appropriate role for marketing in the organisation. Methodological issues confronting systematic research of these developments are addressed, and a critical review and analysis of the developments in particular marketing contexts is also undertaken. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: flexible Prereq: entry to management honours program Assess: continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by HoS Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Honours Management Part time Enrolment code: BMA498 Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2, Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2 Unit description: For details, please contact the Faculty of Commerce. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 0% Courses: [C4C] ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –19 Unit details [BMA] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Honours Management Full time Enrolment code: BMA499 Offered: Hbt: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2, Ltn: (fy) ie sem 1 & 2 Unit description: For details, please contact the Faculty of Commerce. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 0% Courses: [C4C] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Organisational Behaviour Enrolment code: BMA581 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2, Ltn: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Management is ultimately about influencing the behaviour of others within an organisational context and in many ways the study of Organisation Behaviour is the reference point for all other areas of management education. The unit seeks to establish a conceptual understanding of individual and group behaviour within organisations, the influence that different forms of organisational structure and leadership have on that behaviour, and the ability of an organisation to change in response to external and internal influences. Staff: Dr L Nelson, Dr G Tonks Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –20 Unit details [BMA] Required: McShane S & Travaglione T, Organisational Behaviour on the Pacific Rim, McGraw Hill-Irwin, Syd, 2003 Recommend: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Financial Reporting & Analysis Enrolment code: BMA582 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2, Ltn: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Develops students’ ability to interpret and use corporate financial statements; introduces conventional accounting concepts, conventions and regulations and explains interpretation from differing perspectives. Case study approach is used extensively. Staff: Assoc Prof G O’Donovan Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment and exam tb Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Managing Human Resources Enrolment code: BMA583 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in either semester 1 or semester 2; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Examines the role and function of human resource management. Topics include the procurement, development, composition, integration and maintenance of human ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –21 Unit details [BMA] resources. The unit aims to develop in students a range of abilities and skills necessary in dealing with change in the area of human resource management. Staff: Dr L Nelson, Dr J Garnham, Dr G Tonks Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment and exam tba Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Marketing Management Enrolment code: BMA584 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Introduces students to marketing as an integrative management function – one which draws together the activities of every area of an organisation concerned with the planning, development, distribution and promotion of products and services. The unit does this within the context of an organisation’s strategic objectives. Staff: Ms H Francis Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Statistics for Managers Enrolment code: BMA681 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –22 Unit details [BMA] Unit description: Seeks to provide a basic analytical tool kit for management and to develop skill in using these tools and to advance the ability to make and carry out decisions which are supported by data. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: Levine DM, Stephan D, Krehbiel TC & Berenson ML, Statistics for Managers: Using Microsoft Excel, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs NJ, 2002 Courses: [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Law for Managers Enrolment code: BMA682 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Examines and explains the legal environment in which business operates and identifies underlying concepts of law which are likely to influence and to have an impact on business and management. The unit also seeks to cultivate an understanding of legal concepts, language, process and reasoning with a view to enhancing managerial decision making. Staff: Mr J Streeter Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (55%), exam (45%) Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Economics for Managers ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –23 Unit details [BMA] Enrolment code: BMA683 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: weekend mode Unit description: Examines economic principles as applied to contemporary management practice with an emphasis on social and physical environmental factors as key elements in economics. Staff: Dr B Felmingham Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Electronic Marketing Enrolment code: BMA684 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2 Unit description: Considers current approaches to marketing on the internet and how fundamental marketing theories may be challenged through this medium. The unit discusses current and potential impacts of the internet on key aspects of marketing (product, price, promotion and distribution) and equips students with skills useful to organising for and implementing a marketing plan which incorporates effective use of the internet. The unit gives an understanding of the cross-professional nature of electronic marketing, and the need to involve at least marketing, design, communications and information technology personnel. As a marketing unit, it focuses on the impact of contemporary information systems on marketing rather than the technical programming and design aspects associated with these. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –24 Unit details [BMA] Managerial Accounting Enrolment code: BMA771 Offered: not offered in 2004 Special note: students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Focuses on management education rather than accounting education. Emphasises the internal use of accounting information within different kinds of entities; focuses on strategic decisions such as capital investment product mix cost control and product pricing. Staff: Assoc Prof G O’Donovan Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (35%), exam (65%) Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Finance for Managers Enrolment code: BMA772 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Develops the discussion of capital budgeting evaluation and canvasses in greater detail the concepts of risk, optimal capital structures and optimal dividend policies. Staff: Assoc Prof G O’Donovan Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C7H] ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –25 Unit details [BMA] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Management Ethics Enrolment code: BMA773 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Provides students with an understanding of the major ethical theories and exposes them to the ethical issues which arise within the functional areas of management. The unit provides the opportunity to explore a wide range of contemporary case materials in which managers try to reconcile the demands of expediency and the demands of principles. Topics include: corporate social responsibility, international business, bribery, employee/employer rights and responsibilities, marketing, consumer and environmental protection. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> International Business Management Enrolment code: BMA774 Offered: Hbt: sem 1, Ltn: sem 1 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Identifies the challenges and benefits of managing an organisation which is involved in international operations. The unit examines comparative approaches to management problem-solving in the various functional areas of a firm operating multinationally. It ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –26 Unit details [BMA] assists managers to develop competence in recognising cultural differences and communications cross-culturally. Staff: Dr J Kendall Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Managing e-Business Enrolment code: BMA775 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Introduces candidates to the complexities, nature, success criteria and pitfalls of managing information technology. The unit helps develop a concept of the nature and sequence and interdependencies of work involved in information systems development, and a basis on which to select project planning and control methodologies and tools. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment and exam tba Required: tba Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Human Resource Development Enrolment code: BMA776 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –27 Unit details [BMA] Special note: weekend mode; may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2 Unit description: Examines the concepts, processes and practices involved in the three facets of human resource development (HRD): individual development, career development and organisational development. The relationship between HRD and strategic human resource management is addressed. Topics include: the socio-political influences on Australia’s approach to adult and vocational education; the learning organisation; theories of adult learning and development; assessment of HRD needs; design, implementation and evaluation of HRD programs; career development; management development; organisational development and change; HRD in a multicultural/global environment. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%) Required: tba Courses: [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> International Human Resource Management Enrolment code: BMA777 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2, Ltn: may be taken in sem 1 OR sem 2 Special note: weekend mode Unit description: Provides an overview of the management of human resources transcending geographical and cultural boundaries. The unit examines variances in the practices such as recruitment training, staffing and compensation applying in different countries and resulting human resources complexities. Staff: Dr C Sheehan Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –28 Unit details [BMA] International Finance Enrolment code: BMA778 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2 Unit description: Examines the complexities of financial operations in a global market; focuses on overseas investment analysis, currency exchange rates, financing overseas operations and multi-national working capital arrangements. Staff: Assoc Prof G O’Donovan Unit weight: 12.5% Recommend: tba Courses: [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> International Marketing Enrolment code: BMA785 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Investigates the significance of environmental differences on elements of a firm’s international marketing program, and alternative strategies to increase successful market-entry outcomes. The unit analyses practical implications, for a firm’s marketers, of participating in the international marketplace, and highlights key variations from home-country marketing. Staff: Dr R Hecker Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam 50%) Required: tba Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –29 Unit details [BMA] Entrepeneurship Enrolment code: BMA787 Offered: [by web] Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 Special note: weekend mode; WebCT supported unit Unit description: Develops an understanding of the role of the entrepreneur in creating value through innovation. Topics include the entrepreneurial perspective; identifying genuine business opportunities; conducting a feasibility analysis; skills needed to manage startup, survival and growth; formulating and evaluating a business plan; the driving forces behind creating and building value in a growing venture, and identifying sources of information and assistance. Staff: Assoc Prof J English Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Assess: continuous assessment (50%), 3-hr exam (50%) Required: readings to be made available via WebCT Recommend: Dollinger MJ, Entrepreneurship, Strategies and Resources, Prentice-Hall., 2003 Readings via WebCT Courses: [C5T] [C6Q] [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Special Topics in Management Enrolment code: BMA790 Offered: Hbt: tba, Ltn: tba (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; may be offered in Hobart and Launceston in semester 1 or semester 2 Unit description: Selected topics may be available to candidates pursuing a particular specialisation. Topics depend on candidate interest and availability of visiting staff. Staff: tba Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn. Assess: tba ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –30 Unit details [BMA] Recommend: tba Courses: [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Research Project Enrolment code: BMA798 Offered: Hbt: may be taken in (fy) ie sem 1 & 2 OR sem 1 OR sem 2, Ltn: may be taken in (fy) ie sem 1 & 2 OR sem 1 OR sem 2 Unit description: Aims at developing an appreciation of research methodology with particular reference to techniques and approaches of relevance to candidates. Completion of the unit will give candidates the opportunity to design and undertake a significant research study of substantial importance to their organisation (double weighted). Staff: approved nominated staff member Unit weight: 25% Teaching pattern: progressive reports to supervisor Assess: 15,000-word report Courses: [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> Strategic Management Enrolment code: BMA799 Offered: Hbt: sem 2, Ltn: sem 2 (See also Unit details 'Special note') Special note: weekend mode; students may enrol and sit the exams at the North-West Centre. The workshops, however, are held only in Launceston and Hobart. Unit description: Develops an understanding of the key issues in strategic management particularly as they relate to managing the interface between an organisation and its internal resources (in the public or private sector) and elements of its external environment. The unit seeks to provide an understanding of major strategic options available to an organisation and how to evaluate and choose between these options and to understand the principles and activities of strategic management within the context of the highest ethical standards. Staff: Dr D Hanson ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –31 Unit details [BMA] Unit weight: 12.5% Teaching pattern: regular Sat sessions alternating between Hbt & Ltn Prereq: BMA581, BMA582, BMA584, BMA681, BMA682, BMA683 Assess: continuous assessment (40%), exam (60%) Required: tba Courses: [C7H] Faculty website: <www.comlaw.utas.edu.au> ________________________________________ University of Tasmania unit details for 2004 academic year July 11, 2016, 18:55 PM, page –32