Undergraduate

Management

Management is the backbone of any organisation, providing organisational, operational, staffing and resourcing expertise that can be applied anywhere, anytime.

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Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Through its extensive links to the corporate world, the UWA Business School provides students in Management with a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into how effective leaders and managers operate in leading organisations. This major provides you with the managerial skills needed to pursue a variety of managerial and leadership roles in industry, commerce and the public sector.
Through its extensive links to the corporate world, the UWA Business School provides students in Management with a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into how effective leaders and managers operate in leading organisations. This major provides you with the managerial skills needed to pursue a variety of managerial and leadership roles in industry, commerce and the public sector.

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Further Study

Students can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.
Students can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.
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Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$41,800.00
2025
$44,100.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

Gain a comprehensive understanding of managing organisations effectively within different economic, social, political and legal contexts. You can choose to gain an overall understanding of the field or select units from specialist focus areas in managing organisations, managing operations and business processes or managing international business. The Management major will develop the valuable conceptual and practical skills you need to pursue a variety of managerial and leadership roles in industry, commerce and the public sector.

About the course

Gain insight into how effective leaders operate in leading organisations. Taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and other in-class activities the major in Management will develop your conceptual and practical skills in areas that include organisational behaviour, leadership, operations and project management, information systems management, small business management and entrepreneurship.
Management

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-MGMNT
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BCom); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Management
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-MGMNT
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BCom); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
MANAGEMENT

Why study this course

  • Learn from a diverse range of academic staff who bring to their teaching a combination of both management theory and practical application
  • Balance core units with relevant and varied electives
  • Participate in a work-based learning experience
MANAGEMENT

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Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

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Put theory into practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

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Why take a second major

  • Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like music or languages will show you have developed skills such as, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
  • Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
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Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

MANAGEMENT

You'll learn to

  • evaluate and understand key concepts, theories and practices important to the management of organisations
  • diagnose situations and problems in organisations, and identify appropriate managerial actions
  • understand the principles of ethical behaviour and social responsibility in management decision making
  • research management-related issues, topics and problems
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Accreditation

      

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). 

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

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