MGMT 142    Project Management Techniques and Software    3 Units

Same As: CISA 160
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103, and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; CISC 300
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introductory course covering the responsibilities of a project manager. It includes the knowledge needed to manage a project, control costs and schedule resources. It will also introduce the use of project management software to track project resources, tasks and milestones. Not open to students who have taken CISA 160.

MGMT 300    Introduction to Modern Management    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course examines the underlying principles and practices of modern management, and how both individuals and organizations can implement them. Such concepts as Continuous Process Improvement, Total Quality Management, and Customer Focused Management are presented.

MGMT 304    Introduction to Management Functions    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116, or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a basic course in management that introduces a variety of modern management concepts. This course includes the basic management functions of planning, organization, staffing, leadership and control. In addition, such concepts as team development, communication, business ethics, and global management perspectives will be discussed.

MGMT 308    Personnel and Human Resources Management    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the complex study and analysis of such areas as civil rights, labor law, the "Human Resources" organization and various management theories currently found in both public and private sector organizations.

MGMT 360    Management Communication    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: BUS 110, ENGWR 102, or ENGWR 103, and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides skill training in coping with communication problems in organizations. It includes the study of the communication process, the analysis of the barriers to effective oral and written communication, and the development of guidelines to improve interpersonal relations within an organization through the effective methods of communication.

MGMT 362    Techniques of Management    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or ENGWR 103 and ENGRD 116; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; or placement through assessment.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for supervisors and other entry level managers as well as those entering mid-management positions. It focuses on primary management functions of planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. Related skills such as time management, cost control, performance evaluation, motivation, communication techniques, and the social responsibility of managers are also emphasized. The course provides a clear understanding of management tasks as well as skill development in essential management activities.

MGMT 372    Human Relations and Organizational Behavior    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGWR 102 or 103 and ENGRD 116 or ESLR 310 and ESLW 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course emphasizes the psychology of human relations management. It covers human interaction principles that build confidence, competence and positive attitudes in work organizations. Topics include the basis for human behavior, perception, communication, motivation, performance improvement, group behavior, ethics and social responsibility.