MNGT3002

Knowledge Management

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Knowledge is a distinct key to competitive business advantage. Knowledge Management sensitizes you to the importance and practice of the development and management of non-tangible worth (principally human-based knowledge) in modern organizations. The need for reciprocal concern for both structures and processes is important for dealing with organizational change and development. Recognizing graduate needs expressed by industry, the development and application of both technical and people management skills within Knowledge Management environments is emphasised.
Critical discussion and analysis of key theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge management enhances problem solving and communication attributes valued within the profession.

Objectives On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Explain the key theories and models that inform knowledge management.
2. Critically apply theory to organizations in order to identify and justify effective knowledge management strategies and
activities.
3. Apply theory related to creative organizations.
4. Access and evaluate current literature and research findings relating to knowledge management.
5. Communicate clearly and effectively incorporating varying formats and technologies.
6. Design problem solutions based upon research findings and critical assessment of current theory and practice.
7. Reflect upon different knowledge management paradigms and their value to the organisation.
8. Inform your practice by understanding the ethical and legal implications in managing knowledge.
Content Lectures may include, but are not restricted to, the following topics:
1. Structural arrangements that maximize the effectiveness of knowledge management practices in different organizations and organizational types.
2. Informal arrangements that maximize the effectiveness of knowledge management practices in different organizations and organizational types.
3. Human resource practices that maximize the effectiveness of knowledge management practices in different organizations and organizational types.
4. Information technologies to enable knowledge management.
5. Conditions for maximizing creativity with in organizations.
6. Organizational intellectual capital and its value in organizations.
Replacing Course(s) This course replaces BUSN3470 previously offered in Bachelor of Management.
Transition This course is not available to students who have successfully completed BUSN3470 and EBUS3020. Other transition arrangements will be made to ensure that students will not be disadvantaged.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge EBUS1010 or INFO1010 AND
EBUS2010 or BUSN1100
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class In class test.
Essays / Written Assignments Case study
Examination: Formal End of semester final exam
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for MNGT3002