Course coordinator
Associate Professor Sandra Figueira
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2026 (23/02/2026 - 20/06/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
This course introduces the fundamental principles of managing business organisations. You will learn about the functions of management, strategic frameworks, and responsible management in the context of diverse cultural and knowledge traditions. Through interactive activities, you will apply theory to practice, develop leadership and teamwork capabilities, and reflect on your future role as a respectful and culturally capable leader.
In this course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamental principles of managing business organisations. Through a team-based approach, you’ll explore key management concepts, models, and contexts while developing the skills to apply theory and research evidence to real-world business challenges. Working collaboratively, you’ll learn how to analyse and creatively solve management problems, evaluate managerial decisions, and reflect on ethical and cultural considerations in a global business environment.
Course Changes in Response to Previous Student Feedback
To respond to student requests for more active and authentic learning opportunities, an assessment based on a simulation has been introduced into the course.
Sustainable Development Goals - UQ Business School is a proud supporter and Advanced Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME). As part of the largest global collaboration between business schools and the UN, the school emphasises its role in empowering students to drive societal transformation through the Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs highlight that a thriving economy relies on a healthy environment, aiming to balance economic growth, social well-being, and environmental protection for a sustainable future.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Bachelor of Business Management (BBusMan) students are highly recommended to take MGTS1301 in their first semester of study alongside MGTS1601, ACCT1101 and ECON1011.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Sandra Figueira
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is that you have a good overview of the management discipline and you will have acquired some of the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to become a more effective manager.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain fundamental concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of management.
LO2.
Apply theory and research evidence of management to practical situations.
LO3.
Evaluate the effectiveness of managerial decisions in the context of an organisation's ethical and social responsibilities.
LO4.
Employ interpersonal and communication skills when working in teams.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook/ Logbook | Diary - Everest Simulation | 5% |
2/04/2026 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Structured Analysis of Simulation Experience
|
30% |
24/04/2026 1:00 pm |
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Team-based tutorial assessment
|
20% Best 3 of 5 |
Week 8 - Week 13
During Class;
|
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026 |
Assessment details
Diary - Everest Simulation
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
2/04/2026 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04
Task description
During the Everest Leadership and Team Simulation in Week 5 tutorials, students must complete an individual log documenting their team’s decisions, discussions, and reflections across each decision round. The log captures observations on planning, communication, leadership, and problem-solving, and will be used as the basis for the individual reflective assessment. Submission of the completed log is compulsory to verify participation in the simulation and contributes 5% toward the final grade.
Submission guidelines
Submit your completed Everest Simulation in the Blackboard link available in Blackboard Assessment folder.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Structured Analysis of Simulation Experience
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
24/04/2026 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
This assignment requires you to critically analyse your individual and team experiences in the Everest Simulation by applying an evidence-based management approach. You will need to undertake two (2) different types of tasks in preparation for writing your analysis: an experiential learning task and a research task. Each task is described below followed by a detailed outline of the requirements for writing your assignment.
(a) Experiential Learning Task
- You are required to participate in the Everest Simulation game and record your experiences in the Everest Simulation Log. (Note: The Log will be provided when you participate in the simulation at your tutorial session).
- Read over your Everest Simulation Log and identify the problems or issues that arose in your simulation experience which involve Ethics and Planning or Controlling. (Note: This is a brainstorming stage. The aim is to identify as many problems or issues as possible that might be relevant to your personal experience before narrowing them down.)
- Compare the different problems/issues that you have identified. Choose ONE (1) problem/issue which involves Ethics and ONE (1) problem/issue which involves Planning or Controlling. Given that these two problems/issues will be the focus of your assignment, you should try to choose problems/issues that you find most relevant, interesting or meaningful to your simulation experience.
(b) Research Task
- Search within scholarly management journals for articles that relate to the two problems/issues you have chosen as the focus of your assignment.
- Find TWO (2) articles for EACH of your problems/issues. That is, you need to find two research articles on the topic of Ethics and two articles on the topic of Planning or Controlling (four articles in total). Your articles must be published in one of the journals on the ABCD List. This list represents high quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, and we use these journals because they publish the best available scientific evidence.
- The following approach might help you to think about which articles are good choices for your assignment. What question is the author(s) trying to answer in their research and how does it relate to the problem/issue I’m interested in? What did the author(s) find? How do their findings provide evidence that is interesting and relevant to my simulation experience? What evidence does the article offer for solving the problem/issue I identified?
AI Statement
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Turnitin Submission
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Team-based tutorial assessment
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 20% Best 3 of 5
- Due date
Week 8 - Week 13
During Class;
- Week 8
- Week 9
- Week 11
- Week 12
- Week 13
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04
Task description
Working in teams during tutorials, you will discuss different case studies across the semester. You will discuss the case in class and develop an answer as a team.
The best three (3) marks out of five (5) will be taken in consideration for your final grade in this assessment.
Members of the group will be required to submit a Peer Assessment of the other members of the group. Peer Assessment results may be used to adjust students' individual group assignment results.
Further details will be available within your scheduled classes and on Blackboard
AI Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assessment will be submitted via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
The team-based tutorial assessment is conducted in class. Teams are graded on their ability to discuss and apply theory as well as their ability to work as a team. Tutors guide student in their understanding and application of theory. They also mentor teams to help students work together effectively across the semester. Students must attend their tutorial and work in their allocated team to be assessed. As only 3 of 5 tutorials are counted towards the final grade, students can miss up to two assessed tutorials without an impact on their grade.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
6/06/2026 - 20/06/2026
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
The exam will include Multiple Choice Questions (Part A - 25%) and Case study analyses (Part B - 20%).
If you are unable to sit your exam, you must apply for a deferred exam.
AI Statement
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Lecture |
What is Management? We will provide an overview of the course and assessments and do activities based on the online module. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Week 2 |
Lecture |
Managing across Time and Cultures We will do activities based on the online module. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Introduction to the Team-Based Tutorial Approach |
|
Week 3 |
Lecture |
Ethics and Social Inclusion We will do activities based on the online module. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
Grotesque Quest |
|
Week 4 |
Lecture |
Planning and Controlling We will discuss the topic Planning and Controlling - Review online module on the topic. Also, review of the requirements of the Everest Simulation assignment. |
Tutorial |
Everest Simulation and assessment review and requirements Learning outcomes: L04 |
|
Week 5 |
Lecture |
Organising We will do activities based on the online module. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Tutorial |
Everest Simulation activity - Assessment 1 Part A In this tutorial, you will take part in the Everest Simulation, a team-based activity where you apply management concepts to real-world decision-making. Attendance is essential, as you will need to submit a Diary Log based on your experience, which will also form the foundation for your Structured Analysis of Simulation Experience. Learning outcomes: L02, L04 |
|
Week 6 |
Lecture |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation We will do activities based on the online module. Good Friday Public Holiday - Friday 3rd April 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Tutorial |
NO TUTORIAL - PUBLIC HOLIDAY Good Friday Public Holiday - Friday 3rd April 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L02, L04 |
|
Mid-sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
IN-SEMESTER BREAK NO CLASSES THIS WEEK |
Week 7 |
Lecture |
Academic writing and research We will discuss the requirements and expectations of academic writing skills and resources. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial assessment practice: Table Method - Organising Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 8 |
Lecture |
Leading We will do activities based on the online module. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
ASSESSMENT OF TUTORIAL ACTIVITY: Planning and Controlling Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 9 |
Lecture |
External and Internal Environment We will do activities based on the online module Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
ASSESSMENT OF TUTORIAL ACTIVITY: Leading Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 10 |
Lecture |
Strategic Management We will do activities based on the online module. Labour Day Public Holiday - Monday 4th May 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
NO TUTORIAL - PUBLIC HOLIDAY Labour Day Public Holiday - Monday 4th May 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 11 |
Lecture |
Sustainability We will do activities based on the online module. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Tutorial |
ASSESSMENT OF TUTORIAL ACTIVITY: External and Internal Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
|
Week 12 |
Lecture |
International Business Guest Lecturer to Discuss the Topic and Major in the BBus program. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
ASSESSMENT OF TUTORIAL ACTIVITY: Strategic Management Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
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Week 13 |
Lecture |
Course Review and Exam Requirements We will review the course content and also discuss requirements and expectations of the final exam. Learning outcomes: L01 |
Tutorial |
ASSESSMENT OF TUTORIAL ACTIVITY: Sustainability Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
Sustainable Development Goals
This course integrates the following Sustainable Development Goals throughout course learning activities.
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
- AI for Assessment Guide
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.