Organisational behaviour is the study of human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level. The primary purpose of this unit is to improve the management of organisations through the development of knowledge of human behaviour. An understanding of human behaviour is needed to establish and maintain productive working relationships both within the organisation (supervisors, peers...

This unit has been designed as a general introduction to business marketing in a domestic and international marketplace. It provides a theoretical and practical overview of marketing strategies and methods used to brand and market specific products and services. The role of market audience in marketing and contemporary business practice is considered from an internal and external viewpoint. The...

This unit is available in a number of undergraduate degrees offered across the University.   You will undertake a work-based project with a public, private or not-for-profit business. Placements are matched and related to your course with a designated placement mentor from the organisation supporting student learning during the placement period. The unit is an advanced level unit that integrates...

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This unit equips international students preparing to undertake an undergraduate course at the University of Tasmania with foundation knowledge to undertake first year Chemistry. It can be used as a pre-requisite for first Year chemistry units at the University of Tasmania. It covers the subject matter covered in Year 12 chemistry and provides a basic understanding of scientific terms and notation...

The unit Financial Planning will help you gain an understanding of how financial advisers and support staff are part of a large industry that provides necessary services to the community and contributes to Australia’s economic performance. Working through this unit should also help you understand what factors affect the various job tasks that advisers do. The financial services industry is...

This unit uses contemporary economic frameworks to explain the long-term economic performance of economies. It examines the role of capitalism, population growth, capital accumulation, technology, innovation, political systems, and institutions in shaping the standard of living in countries. Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to use economic concepts and models to describe...

This unit investigates the role and practice of Human Resource Management in organisations with an applied industry component. Through engagement with industry partners, the unit provides students with the opportunity to apply HRM practices, concepts, theories and skills to critical aspects of business operation. Thus, students will explore a broad view of the complex and contested HR issues that...

This unit provides managers with an introduction to a comprehensive range of key microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of basic economic concepts and models to real world business oriented problems. The unit will develop your ability to apply the economic way of thinking to solving problems within a firm and to understand the economic environment in...

Good communication skills are essential to managing people and organisations. Management Communications will provide students with theoretical understanding of what communication is (hint: communication is everywhere, all the time!), and a range of practical communication skills relevant to managing people and organisations in a variety of contexts. Students will deepen their understanding of key...