Effective managers lead businesses and organisations in achieving their goals. Studying management equips you with the leadership, analysis, planning and decision-making skills you need to succeed from day one. You will learn about your own personal effectiveness, how to work in teams, and how to solve real organisational problems. You will understand the principles of making good business decisions, managing business operations, dealing with change, thinking globally, and acting ethically. Management studies are an ideal starting point if you are seeking a career: In a consulting firm To advise social enterprises To innovate within an existing organisation To set up your own business In human resource management In international business In operations management In organisations development Key management responsibilities can include: Providing direction through leadership, strategic planning and decision-making Recruiting, training and managing staff, and developing the capabilities of the organisation Developing efficiency, quality and innovation in operations in a global context. MANAGEMENT AT MELBOURNE Enjoy real-world industry experience through capstone subject opportunities in Melbourne and abroad Graduate with career-ready skills, including designing and implementing organisational policies, expertise in employment relations management, strategic planning, persuasive communication and effective negotiation Equip yourself with the leadership, analysis, planning and decision-making skills to succeed from day one. In this major, you can choose subjects from specialist areas including business management, human resource management, international business and operations management. The Management major is also a valuable complement to studies in another area, such as accounting or finance. Your major structure In your first and second year you will complete core subjects that are prerequisites for your major, as well as electives and breadth subjects. In your final year you will study your major subjects, plus the a combination of elective and breadth subjects. BREADTH STUDIES Breadth is a unique feature of the Melbourne Model. It gives you the chance to explore subjects outside of commerce, developing new perspectives and learning to collaborate with others who have different strengths and interests just as you will in your future career. Some of our students use breadth to explore creative interests or topics they have always been curious about. Others used breadth to improve their career prospects by complementing their major with a language, communication skills or business expertise. Career outcomes After completing this major you might pursue career paths in business process improvement and quality assurance; management consulting; operations and supply chain management; organisational development and change; project management; project management and roles in government and not-for profit organisations. Roles you could take on include remuneration and benefits, recruitment, employee and industrial relations, training and development, occupational health and safety, and equity and diversity management. Graduate pathways from this major GRADUATE RESEARCH Completing the Management major means you are very well placed for further study in honours and graduate research in a range of business and economics areas. Research training preparation within the honours year, a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree will be required as preparation for graduate research.