MGMT30013 Managing for Competitive Advantage

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 50%
• About 3 class hours a week
• 30% group work

Is MGMT30013 hard?

MGMT30013: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How firms build an edge over rivals: reading the industry, choosing a market position and managing change.

After it you can

• Analyse the competitive environment a firm faces
• Weigh up a firm's strategy choices
• Link HR and organisational change to advantage

What you need first

MGMT20001 or MGMT20002 or MGMT20004

• MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
• MGMT20002 Managing Processes and Projects
• MGMT20004 Managing People at Work

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 50%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is MGMT30013 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking MGMT30013?

Needs MGMT20001 or MGMT20002 or MGMT20004.

Does MGMT30013 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does MGMT30013 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take MGMT30013 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.

Can I rate MGMT30013?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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