Managing Decision Making, Communication and Organisational Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 2004
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Course ID
200195
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sandra Barker
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Students will investigate the professional communication and decision making for contemporary organisations. They will develop skills in problem solving, analysis and communication, equipping them with the practical application of critical thinking for managers, communicating professionally with impact, and challenging beliefs and information.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and explain the characteristics of different types of management problems and decisions, problem solvers and decision makers and approaches to problem solving and decision making
  • Examine different approaches to problem solving and management decision making through various methods, including business meetings and technology-aided communication
  • Discuss strategies for the effective management of organisational communication, including intercultural and intergenerational communication and feedback
  • Apply team communication and development strategies to the critical analysis and solving of contemporary business problems
  • Apply communication knowledge to common practical contexts in organisations

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27298
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-09

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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