200-level

MGMT206
Organisational Behaviour
Description
This course provides an introduction to the study of individual and group behaviour in organisations. The course is taught in two parts. In the first part we examine individual-level topics such as personality differences; perception and learning in organisations; workplace emotions, theories of motivation; and stress management. We then move on to discuss team and organisational-level processes, including decision-making; group dynamics and teamwork; communication; power and conflict management; organisational structure and design; organisational culture; and organisational change.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points
Restrictions
MGMT201, MGMT216
MGMT207
Principles of Human Resource Management
Description
This course covers the principles of human resource management (HRM) - its major functional areas and the major theories that are the basis for modern HRM practices.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points
MGMT215
Special Topic: Working and Leading in International Teams
Description
The course will introduce students to the attitudes, knowledge and skills required to be an effective and respectful member of, and leader in, an international or intercultural team. This will be done utilising relevant theories, as well as by introducing students to different norms of teamwork and leadership from a range of cultural perspectives, including Maori and Pacific. Students will then have the opportunity to apply this knowledge, and reflect on it, by working in international teams on real-world projects with global companies through the X-Culture programme. The overarching purpose of the course is to prepare students to work and lead in international and intercultural teams.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
MGMT221
International Business
Description
This course introduces the major topics in International Business, including comparative environmental frameworks, government and economic influences, import/export, and organisation of international business. The course emphasises the pervasive repercussions of global issues on contemporary business management and the role of the business owner or executive manager.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points
Restrictions
MGMT220
MGMT223
Innovation Management
Description
This course introduces the theories and practices of innovation management. The course examines areas including the role of innovation for growth and wealth creation, effective innovation processes and the associated management issues, and the characteristics of innovative organisations.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100; and (2) A further 45 points
MGMT230
Business, Society and the Environment
Description
This course is a general introduction to the changing responsibilities of business to society and the environment. This course is designed to 1) help you to understand current perspectives on the impact of business on climate change globalisation, and consumerism, and, 2) to help you analyse and develop ways in which business organisations respond ethically to the needs of society and the environment. Each of the topics is addressed at a global, national and organisational level.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
60 points
Restrictions
MKTG230
MGMT270
Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management
Description
An introductory course in OM which provides an overview of topics fundamental to Supply Chain Management: operations strategy, strategic capacity planning, logistics, facility location, data management and forecasting. Ideas from these topics are then integrated via the playing of The Supply Chain Game.
Occurrences
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170; and (2) STAT101
Restrictions
MSCI270, MSCI220
MGMT271
Operations Management Processes
Description
An introduction to Supply Chain Management and Operations Management providing the necessary groundwork for more advanced study in this field. There is an emphasis on practical application of the methods taught throughout the course. It considers in detail processes involved in supply chain management. The internal organisation of processes within a manufacturer or service provider is explored. The importance of inventory and the processes to control it, such as Materials Requirements Planning and Lean Production, will be discussed. The course also considers the issue of quality management and how it can be controlled.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170; and (2) STAT101 RP: MGMT270 or MSCI270
Restrictions
MSCI221, MSCI271

Not Offered Courses in 2024

200-level

MGMT208
Principles of Leadership
Description
This course takes a holistic look at leadership. It explores the foundations of personal leadership with particular attention to the emerging disciplines of positive psychology and positive leadership. The course will provide students the opportunity to apply leadership in real world situations, as students will work in groups with local leaders to assess the needs, then design and carry out a project to help meet the needs of the assigned organisation.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2015 , 2016 , 2017
For further information see MGMT208 course details
Points
15 points
MGMT228
Chinese Business Practices and Culture (study tour)
Description
This course comprises a 3-week study trip to Zhejiang Gongshang University in Hangzhou, China, where the student will take courses on Chinese business practices and culture, and interact with Chinese students and businesses.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020
For further information see MGMT228 course details
Points
15 points
MGMT240
Business Communication for the Global Age
Description
This course examines core communication functions in contemporary organisations and discusses how these can be fulfilled in a global business setting. It seeks to provide students with a sound theoretical framework from which to develop their professional communication practices.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015
For further information see MGMT240 course details
Points
15 points
MGMT281
Business Research Methods
Description
This course introduces students to the philosophy of research in the business/management field, including both qualitative and quantitative methods. It covers the research process and introduces students to the statistical package SPSS. This course is highly recommended for students contemplating postgraduate study in management.
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021
For further information see MGMT281 course details
Points
15 points