This course is a part of:
Associate's Degree Program
Bachelor's Degree Program

This introductory course will examine fundamental management concepts and managerial responsibilities in both formal and informal organizational structures. The goal of the course is to provide the student with a foundation of management principles. The five areas of focus will be planning, organizing, directing, controlling and staffing.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, the student will have acquired knowledge and understanding of:

• The environment of organizations & managers.
• Planning and strategic management.
• Managing decision making.
• Entrepreneurship and new venture management.
• Organization structure and design.
• Organization change and innovation.
• Managing human resources.
• Managing individual behavior.
• Motivating employee performance.
• Leadership and influence processes.
• Communication in organizations.
• Managing groups and teams.
• Managing the control process.
• Managing operations, quality and productivity.