BUSMG-120 Introduction to Management Studies
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent, BUS 109 or equivalent
This course is designed as an introduction to the skills and applications used in modern management practice. Topics may include foundation of management principles, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. CSU
BUSMG-121 Practices and Concepts of Supervision
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
This course will provide the student with a real world approach that shows students how management practices and concepts are carried out. Each of the management functions - planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling - will be explained from the standpoint of how each function interrelates to the management process. Student participation includes a variety of management exercises and case study discussions. CSU
BUSMG-151F Time Management
.5 unit CR/NC
• 9 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122
This course provides a framework for participants to learn how to be more effective in their on the job relationships, and how to become more proficient in handling a variety of managerial tasks and responsibilities.
BUSMG-151S Listening Skills
.5 unit CR/NC
• 8 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122
• Note: seminar topics will vary.
This 8-hour workshop helps students improve their listening skills on the job and in personal communication. CSU
BUSMG-151T Customer Service Skills
.5 unit CR/NC
• 8 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122
This 8-hour workshop helps students develop the skills, attitude, and thinking patterns needed to win customer loyalty and to ensure customer satisfaction any type of work environment.
BUSMG-151U Project Management
.5 unit CR/NC
• 9 hours lecture per term
This 9-hour course will help students learn the basic concepts of project management. Students will learn the steps involved in a typical project, the major project planning components, and other concepts necessary to follow a project from beginning to end. CSU
BUSMG-152C Managing Conflicts
.5 unit CR/NC
• 9 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122
These seminars are designed to enhance proficiency for participants associated with human resources in their organizations and for participants desiring to learn about human resource management. The challenges of human resource management will be introduced along with key concepts, issues, and human resource strategies that impact the success or failure of an organization.
BUSMG-152F Negotiation Skills
.5 unit CR/NC
• 9 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: eligibility for ENGL 122
This 9-hour course will help students learn the skills necessary to negotiate professionally and effectively. Students will learn several negotiation strategies that can be applied to a variety of situations requiring negotiation. CSU
BUSMG-191 Small Business Management
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: BUS 103; BUS 109; eligibility for ENGL 122
An introductory course intended for students who desire to enter, or are already involved in, small business operations. Specialized training in operating various kinds of small businesses. Includes analysis of location, equipment, financing, accounting, credit, merchandising and marketing for retail, manufacturing, or service industries. CSU
BUSMG-192 Entrepreneurship and Venture Management
3 units SC
• 54 hours lecture per term
• Recommended: BUS 103, 109 or equivalent; eligibility for ENGL 122 or equivalent
A course designed for students who want to become entrepreneurs and successfully launch new business ventures. Entrepreneurs’ principle objectives are profitability and growth. They differ from other business owners in that they take more risks, and focus on developing innovative strategic practices and products in high tech and other high growth sectors. This course will cover the process of successfully launching, managing and growing an entrepreneurial firm, emphasizing opportunity recognition and feasibility analysis. It will also cover important topics such as developing an effective business model, protecting intellectual property and obtaining venture capital financing. Students will get hands-on entrepreneurial experience by designing their own entrepreneurial venture and developing a business plan. CSU
BUSMG-226 Group Dynamics and Leadership
3 units LR
• 54 hours lecture per term
Emphasis on leadership skills and better understanding of group processes with each member taking part in a series of group experiences which enable him to study himself and the group of which he is a part. CSU
