Managing Services (UniSA)

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 2046
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Course ID
205531
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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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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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of service management. It will introduce students to the principles and concepts for the design, development and effective delivery of service management including service quality related to organisational capabilities and resources. This course provides insight into how strategies, people, processes, systems, technology, and service excellence can contribute to overall competitive service management in a coherent manner. The nature of service management, services as processes involving people, technology and infrastructure. The approach to efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services. Strategies for enhanced quality, innovation and growth of services in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply the principles and concepts for managing service-based operations in today's economy.
  • Examine process, employee and customer orientations of service delivery.
  • Evaluate the roles of people, technology and the servicescape as they relate to organisations.
  • Effectively communicate the strategies for effective and efficient service delivery.
  • Working autonomously and collaboratively in deriving service management solutions for organisations.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management discipline: i) Problem Solving (intermediate level); ii) Ethical Awareness (intermediate level); and iii) Written Communication (intermediate level).

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSS2058 Managing Services at the University of South Australia

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