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SMBA6007: Managing People and Organisations
2026 unit information
This unit draws a parallel between modern organisations and the broader social environment in which they operate. Multi-level influences are rapidly re-shaping modern workplaces, which require insights that anticipate the challenges and opportunities these changes present to the management of people. Students build experience in leading change in organisations and develop an understanding of the dynamics of organisational culture, power, influence and the role of diversity. Students develop this understanding by critically reflecting on their own work contexts and through immersive activities, which assist in the design and implementation of change management programs and initiatives. By the end of this unit of study, students are better equipped to manage change by developing and engaging the potential of their people to enrich organisational culture and achieve sustained competitive advantage.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Management Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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SMBA6001 |
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MMGT6004 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of organisations as complex social environments
- LO2. identify and engage with the key issues for organisations in relation to the 'future of work' and 'diversity'
- LO3. design an intervention which will addresses 'future of work' and 'diversity' challenges facing organisations
- LO4. work effectively as a team to design a change proposal that is relevant and urgent to an organisation
- LO5. present a convincing, well-researched, and relevant diversity/future of work change proposal to an organisation's most senior leaders
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of strategies to build individual, team, and leadership engagement with a diversity/future of work change proposal
- LO7. build your capacity to understand organisational dynamics, power structures, and influencing strategies.
Unit availability
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MBA Session 1 2025
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney | |
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Intensive October - November 2025
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
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MBA Session 1 2026
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Intensive October - November 2026
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Block mode | Castlereagh St, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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