MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- 30% group work
Is MGMT20001 hard?
MGMT20001: Harder. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (10 reviews).
What you learn
How people behave at work, alone and in groups: motivation, teams, culture, power, conflict and change.
After it you can
- Apply organisational behaviour theory to real cases
- Summarise and judge recent research on a topic
- Understand and handle team dynamics
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- BUSA30000 Business Judgement
- MGMT30004 Managing Globally
- MGMT30006 Managing Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MGMT30008 Managing Sustainably
- MGMT30011 Managing Supply Chain Networks
- MGMT30013 Managing for Competitive Advantage
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2018–2026)
- Most reviewers, including the newest, say it is hard to score highly: marking felt rigid or harsh for such a subjective subject, and effort did not always match marks.
- The large group assignment is the main pain point; several ended up carrying the work themselves, so choose teammates with care.
- Contact hours are light. Some liked the case studies and found the concepts easy to apply; others found lectures and tutorials vague.
- Tips: attend classes, don't miss the graded weekly quiz, and expect essays to need extra research.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MGMT20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MGMT20001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MGMT20001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Final exam 50%.
- Is MGMT20001 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers, including the newest, say it is hard to score highly: marking felt rigid or harsh for such a subjective subject, and effort did not always match marks.
- What do students say about MGMT20001?
- Most reviewers, including the newest, say it is hard to score highly: marking felt rigid or harsh for such a subjective subject, and effort did not always match marks. The large group assignment is the main pain point; several ended up carrying the work themselves, so choose teammates with care. Contact hours are light. Some liked the case studies and found the concepts easy to apply; others found lectures and tutorials vague.
- Can I take MGMT20001 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.
- What can I take after MGMT20001?
- 6 subjects need it first, for example BUSA30000, MGMT30004, MGMT30006, MGMT30008.
- Can I rate MGMT20001?
- 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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