MGMT10002 Principles of Management
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- 20% group work
Is MGMT10002 hard?
MGMT10002: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject.
What you learn
The basics of management: managing yourself, other people, organisations and the wider business ecosystem.
After it you can
- Describe core management theories with real examples
- Use theory to analyse cases and suggest fixes
- Work with a team to develop better ways of managing
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- MGMT30004 Managing Globally
- MGMT30006 Managing Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MGMT30011 Managing Supply Chain Networks
Careers
Helps toward: Business analyst, Business process designer, Change management specialist, Construction manager, Logistics/project manager, Management consultant, Manager of business process improvement, Project manager, Human resources manager
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 7 students on StudentVIP (2013–2026)
- Reviewers disagree on whether it boosts your WAM: the newest found it easy to score highly, while several earlier ones found marking harsh for a first-year subject.
- Assignment marks depend a lot on which tutor marks them, a point raised in more than one review.
- Recently, lectures are compulsory but their in-class tasks are easy marks; one reviewer prepared for the exam in two days.
- Pick your group carefully: the group assignment carries a lot of weight. Content is seen as a useful intro to management.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MGMT10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MGMT10002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MGMT10002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 50%.
- Is MGMT10002 hard?
- From 7 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers disagree on whether it boosts your WAM: the newest found it easy to score highly, while several earlier ones found marking harsh for a first-year subject.
- What do students say about MGMT10002?
- Reviewers disagree on whether it boosts your WAM: the newest found it easy to score highly, while several earlier ones found marking harsh for a first-year subject. Assignment marks depend a lot on which tutor marks them, a point raised in more than one review. Recently, lectures are compulsory but their in-class tasks are easy marks; one reviewer prepared for the exam in two days.
- Can I take MGMT10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after MGMT10002?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example MGMT30004, MGMT30006, MGMT30011.
- Can I rate MGMT10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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