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MMGT6019: Contemporary Topic in Management

Intensive November, 2022 [Block mode] - Castlereagh St, Sydney

This unit will focus on a particular topic. Topics will vary from semester to semester.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MMGT6019
Academic unit Management Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Wei Li, li.wei1@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Take-home extended release) Type E final exam Final Exam
This is a long release take-home exam. Choose one essay topic out of 3.
30% Formal exam period 48 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5
Assignment Assignment
This is an analytical report on a new venture (NV) ’s business strategy.
40% Week -03
Due date: 23 Oct 2022 at 23:59

Closing date: 30 Oct 2022
2000
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5
Assignment group assignment Group Project
The group project is a case study over the course of the unit.
30% Week -05
Due date: 06 Nov 2022 at 23:59

Closing date: 13 Nov 2022
3000
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type E final exam = Type E final exam ?

Assessment summary

The final exam is a “take-home” exam designed to test your ability to demonstrate an understanding of the topics covered in the unit. For the final exam, you will be able to draw on the readings, class discussions and the casework you have done. It will be submitted through a link on Turnitin within the specified date and time restrictions.

The group project is a case study over the course of the unit. Group will focus on strategic analysis of the business models of an Australian company using design thinking. The aim is to familiarise you with the complexity of new venture operation in non-traditional markets by studying a real-life example of an Australian company entering into new markets. 

The individual assignment is an analytical report on a new venture (NV) ’s business strategy in non-traditional markets. Students can select an NV of their choice. After selecting an NV, students need to research on the development of the company, evaluate the company’s current strategy, and propose new strategic initiatives. 

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week -01 1. What is strategy? 2. Using analytical tools: evaluating a firm’s strategy 3. Group project: project introduction 4. Group assignment: company background and stakeholder mapping. Block teaching (8 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Week -02 5. Emerging markets and GVCs 6. Institutional voids and networks 7. Group project: Tech startups in Asia 8. Group assignment: in what market is the project company? Block teaching (8 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4
Week -03 9. Digital economy and network effects 10. Business ecosystem and strategy 11. Group project: what is the ecosystem for the project company in Australia? 12. Group assignment: in what market could the project company be? Block teaching (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week -04 13. How to work with business models? 14. Creating new strategies 15. Group project: what requirements must a solution meet? 16. Group assignment: what are the potential business models for the project company? Block teaching (8 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week -05 17. Managing CSR 18. Business ethics and sustainability 19. Group presentations: find the best business model 20. Unit review Block teaching (8 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Porter, M. E. (1996). What is strategy?. Harvard business review74(6), 61-78. 

d.school, Standford, Bootcamp Bootleg on Design Thinking. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57c6b79629687fde090a0fdd/t/58890239db29d6cc6c3338f7/1485374014340/METHODCARDS-v3-slim.pdf 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand the key challenges facing contemporary strategic management by solving a real life business problem.
  • LO2. Identify technological and operational challenges arising from businesses operating in non-traditional contexts.
  • LO3. Apply your analytic skills and come up with a solution that you can present to a corporate partner.
  • LO4. Collaborate as a team in formulating and presenting a business solution for a corporate partner.
  • LO5. Critically reflect on your learning experience and identify ways in which your learning will impact your social responsibility and you practice as manager and leader

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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