MGMT20004 Managing People at Work
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 2 class hours a week
- 15% group work
Is MGMT20004 hard?
MGMT20004: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (6 reviews), Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
How organisations hire, reward and manage people, and how to manage work relationships with others.
After it you can
- Explain how firms recruit, develop and reward staff
- Analyse relationships with clients, suppliers and partners
- Apply research to people management cases
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- MGMT30004 Managing Globally
- MGMT30006 Managing Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- MGMT30011 Managing Supply Chain Networks
- MGMT30013 Managing for Competitive Advantage
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2016–2021)
- Reviewers found the content interesting and relevant, covering recruitment, training and retention, with career advice along the way; even a breadth student rated it a favourite.
- Most called it easy and straightforward, with many self-explanatory ideas, though one noted a fast pace.
- For the exam, good writing matters and answers should draw on the readings; older reviews say how hard it is depends on how much the exam scope is narrowed.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MGMT20004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MGMT20004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MGMT20004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%.
- Is MGMT20004 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers found the content interesting and relevant, covering recruitment, training and retention, with career advice along the way; even a breadth student rated it a favourite.
- What do students say about MGMT20004?
- Reviewers found the content interesting and relevant, covering recruitment, training and retention, with career advice along the way; even a breadth student rated it a favourite. Most called it easy and straightforward, with many self-explanatory ideas, though one noted a fast pace. For the exam, good writing matters and answers should draw on the readings; older reviews say how hard it is depends on how much the exam scope is narrowed.
- How many class hours a week does MGMT20004 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MGMT20004 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 MGMT20004?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example MGMT30004, MGMT30006, MGMT30011, MGMT30013.
- Can I rate MGMT20004?
- 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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