Course Descriptions: MANAGEMENT

MGMT 100 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Telecourse: Units 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the principal functions of modern management, including planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and decision making. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 204 MANAGING EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVELY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the effective techniques used to manage human resources in the workplace. Globalization of work and its implications, workforce diversity, reengineering work process for improved productivity, total quality management, and continuous improvement methods are covered also. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 206 LEGAL ASPECTS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Topics include laws affecting discriminatory practices: age, vocational rehabilitation, pregnancy, Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment, family and medical leave, relevant executive order, the role of the EEOC, and providing a response to an EEO charge. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 208 INTERVIEWING, HIRING, EVALUATING, AND TERMINATING EMPLOYEES

Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course is an overview of effective techniques used for interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and terminating employees. Other topics include job descriptions, job specifications, recruiting, and reference checking. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 215 MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introductory course on the personnel function. Topics include selection and placement, wage and salary procedures, affirmative action programs, performance appraisals, training, and staff development. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 220 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course is an overview of work and organizational behavior and individual behavior. Topics include motivation, fundamentals of communication, leadership and power, group dynamics, decision making concepts, managing organizational conflict, organization change, impact of computer technology, and international aspects of organization behavior. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 222 FINANCIAL BUDGETING AND CONTROL

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An introduction to financial budgeting for managers. Budgetary planning topics include program budgeting, forecasting, purchasing/materials management, capital planning, program appraisal, and decision-making. Activity-based budgeting and a step-by-step guide to budget preparation are also included. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 235 TECHNIQUES OF SUPERVISION

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to effective techniques of supervision in the work place. Topics include good management techniques, group dynamics, small group behavior, leadership, creativity, and effective communications in the workplace. Transfer: CSU.

MGMT 304 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Study of the skills needed to manage property efficiently. Topics covered include resident relations and effective communications, office procedures, occupancy and budget goals, monitoring staff, property appearance, and agency compliance. Transfer: CSU.