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MGMT1002 – Managing for Impact

2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Ian Dunbar
ian.dunbar@mq.edu.au
222 4ER (Sessional Consultation Room)
Mondays 09:30 - 10:30; Thursdays 15:00 - 16:30 in 222 4ER; or other days and times by appointment.
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

In this unit, students will acquire essential skills in managing people and work. Students will also develop skills in creating an adaptive mindset, effective communication and teamwork. The curriculum comprises four fundamental management functions of Planning, Organizing, Team Management and Controlling. Content covered includes team leadership and management, decision-making, change management and globalisation. Management concepts are taught using authentic practical examples that examine management both as a function and as a practice.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Describe management theories and concepts to business operations.
  • ULO2: Analyse management challenges, problems and issues, and construct practical solutions.
  • ULO3: Apply organisational and management practices.

General Assessment Information

Late Submission Penalties

If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0. Example 1 (out of 100): If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100. Example 2 (out of 30): If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

Extensions

Automatic short extension:

Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.

Special Consideration:

If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration.

Need help? Review the  Special Consideration  page for further details.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Skills development: Management frameworks 30% No 02/04/2026 Group No Open AI
Skills development: Management practice 40% No 15/05/2026 Individual Yes Open AI
Formal examination 30% No University examination period Individual No Observed

Skills development: Management frameworks

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 02/04/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is for you to develop your ability to apply management theories, models, and concepts to real-world scenarios which will enhance your analytical and problem-solving skills to address organisational challenges.

 

You will evaluate a case study, identify key issues, and propose actionable recommendations by applying relevant management frameworks and theories.

 

 

Skills in focus:

  • Critical thinking & problem solving

  •  

    Discipline knowledge

 

Deliverable(s): Written report [max 1500 words]

Group assessment

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse management challenges, problems and issues, and construct practical solutions.
  • Apply organisational and management practices.

Skills development: Management practice

Assessment Type 1: Reflection task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 15/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI

The purpose of this assessment is is to develop your understanding of key managerial attributes such as commitment, responsibility, and lifelong learning by reflecting on your own engagement and contributions in tutorials.

 

You will evaluate how your participation, preparation, and collaboration in tutorials reflect these attributes, and articulate how you will continue to develop them as part of your ongoing learning and professional growth. Your reflection will be supported by artefacts from your learning journey in MGMT1002.

 

Skills in focus:

  • Discipline Knowledge
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Work readiness

 

Deliverable(s): Reflective report [max 1500 word], excluding appendices with supporting evidence.

Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe management theories and concepts to business operations.
  • Apply organisational and management practices.

Formal examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: University examination period
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is for you to formally demonstrate the expertise you have gained in this unit.

 

You will participate in a 2-hour exam held during the University Examination period.

Important information about the exam will be made available on the unit iLearn page. You should also review the MQ Exams website for general tips.

Deliverable(s): Formal exam Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Describe management theories and concepts to business operations.
  • Apply organisational and management practices.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • Academic Success for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

Delivery and Resources

Each week, there is a pre-recorded lecture or a Live lecture that students can watch or attend before their respective tutorials. See iLearn for more details.

The unit also comprises 12 weeks of applied learning tutorials, each 90 minutes long. These tutorials give students the opportunity to practice key management concepts and see how these concepts apply to the real world of business.

 Please refer to this unit's iLearn page

Unit Schedule

Please refer to this unit's iLearn page.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Academic Success

Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2026.03 of the Handbook