Managing Conflict and Change

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3043
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Course ID
203150
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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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
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to explore approaches to managing conflict and change in the workplace. The course will consider theory and research as well as practical management tools and techniques for dealing with conflict and change. The course is designed to facilitate experiential learning through structured workshop activities, negotiation exercises and group assignments. Learning will be reinforced through reflection and self and peer evaluation

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the causes of conflict in organisations, and different mechanisms for conflict management and resolution.
  • Critically analyse different frameworks and methods of organisational change.
  • Assess the major processes and practices that underlie successful and unsuccessful change.
  • Diagnose the dynamics of environmental and organisational change.
  • Apply conflict and change management concepts and theories to real-world situations.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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