Managing People and Organisations

Postgraduate | 2026

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BUSI 6049
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Course ID
203218
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Online
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Postgraduate
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6
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School of Management
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6
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No
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Course overview

Organisation amplifies the leadership intent. Orchestrating the interaction between individuals, sections, organisational structures and culture to align with the organisation strategy and achieve its purpose, requires a detailed understanding of the system. In addition to direct influence, a leader needs to know how to use and influence the organisations culture and processes, to manage its interdependencies and develop its people. In our dynamic work-world mobilising staff knowledge and passion, and supporting the learning needed to adjust to changes, is critical to remaining viable. Effective administrative structures, policies and processes can amplify the leaders intent, or block initiative. In this course we will examine the key influences and perspectives on the management of organisations, and tools to enhance ethical decision-making. The focus is primarily on human issues that affect and are dealt with by managers day-to-day. The ability to analyse and to think clearly and independently about these issues is the basis of effective management action. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on thinking about and asking important questions, rather than fixing on 'right' answers.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the organisational structure relevant to it being able to meet the organisations objectives
  • Adapt the organisation's talent selection initiatives to maximise opportunity for diverse voices within the business
  • Develop leadership competencies supporting the development of an environment that aligns with human motivation
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify relevant key performance indicators that measure progress against the organisation's objectives
  • Communicate challenges to the relevance of the organisation's structure, given the current global impacts to business
  • Formulate a readiness plan to prepare the organisation for a company-wide change initiative

Availability

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Census date
Fri 06/11/2026
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Fri 16/10/2026
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Mon 23/11/2026
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Mon 07/12/2026

Class details

Online

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Class number 68025
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
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Available 26
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- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of BUSI5091 Leadership and Influencing/BUSI5092 Marketing for Managers/BUSI5093 Entrepreneurial Mindset/BUSI5094 Accounting and Financial Management

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MANAGEMT7128OL Managing People and Organisations at the University of Adelaide

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