Management Program

BMGR 410 18 Hours Elements of Supervision

Provides instruction in communication, problem solving, team building and leadership. Designed for managers in both public and nonprofit organizations. (Apportionment)

BMGR 412 18 Hours Management Skills I

This course provides an overview of the functions of the management process and its practical applications in a business environment. The course focuses on the planning process and organizing skills, including decision-making, strategic planning, delegating and staffing. Students will learn management principles that provide basic guidelines for supervisory decisions and actions. (Apportionment)

BMGR 415 18 Hours Written Communications for Business

Provides extensive hands-on experience with all types of written business communications including letters, resumes, cover letters, memos, and reports. (Apportionment)

BMGR 417 18 Hours Effective Business Presentations

This course provides instruction and practice in business presentation skills. Students will learn techniques to enhance their ability to speak before any size group with more confidence and communicate their message effectively. Students are encouraged to participate in a video tape exercise for their own assessment of strengths and weaknesses. (Apportionment)

BMGR 421 18 Hours Successful Negotiations

This course is designed to plan and achieve business objectives and effect change through effective negotiating tactics and strategies, discover the art of persuasion in an ethical, empathetic, and assertive way, and develop confidence to influence and overcome psychological barriers and biases to achieve better outcomes. (Apportionment)

BMGR 423 18 Hours Introduction to Employment Law

This course introduces the legal system, court structure, and laws governing the employer-employee relationship. It defines the employee status and common contracts, and examines unlawful practices by an employer, obligations of an employee, the principles of non-discrimination, harassment, labor laws, and the time limit to bring actions are also discussed. (Apportionment)

BMGR 431 18 Hours Finance for the Non-Financial Manager

This course introduces students to the basics of business finance for the non-financial manager. Financial statements will be covered along with discussions on sales and expenses, assets and liabilities, budgeting and planning, and financial analysis. (Apportionment)

BMGR 430 18 Hours Marketing Principles

Introduces the student to the marketing principles of product, price, distribution and promotion in support of goods and services. The course will focus on real world application and current business case studies. The student will learn to apply marketing skills in the development of a marketing plan. (Apportionment)

BMGR 452 18 Hours Understanding Business Contracts

This course is an overview of basic contract principles and explores the meaning and effect of common contracts clauses. Topics covered include the different types of contracts, defenses available to the enforcement of a contract, subsequent remedies for the breach of a contract, and alternatives in the absence of a contract. (Apportionment)

BMGR 610 18 Hours Management Skills II

This course focuses on developing management skills in working with individuals and teams to promote productivity, quality and innovation. Topics include employee performance appraisal, performance management, work groups, and the control process for keeping people, plans and programs on track. (Apportionment)

COMP 100 36 Hours Computers - Introduction

Designed for those who know nothing or very little about computers. Builds computer technology understanding, makes one a better consumer of computers and products, and explores operation systems, software and hardware. Provides foundation for other SCE computer classes. (Apportionment)

MS 104 36 Hours Windows Operating Systems - Introduction

Learn the newest Windows operating system; includes desktop and file management, security, adding hardware and software, personalizing Windows XP, making connections and communicating with other people. (Apportionment)

MS 105 36 Hours Microsoft Excel - Introduction

Advisory: Knowledge of Windows.

Provides a basic working knowledge of this popular spreadsheet program. Covers topics such as formulas, functions, and charting. (Apportionment)

MS 106 36 Hours Microsoft Access - Introduction

Advisory: COMP 100 Computers - Introduction, MS 104 Windows Operating Systems - Introduction or equivalent.

Design databases using this popular software package. Includes creating tables, forms, reports and labels. Textbook Required. (Apportionment)

MS 107 36 Hours Microsoft Access - Intermediate

Advisory: MS 106 Microsoft Access - Introduction.

Learn how to build and modify advanced tables, forms and reports. Develop proficiency in use of encrypting database files, defining relationships and defining queries. Text/disk required. Recommended proficiency in: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Windows, Introduction to Access or equivalent. (Apportionment)

MS 119 36 Hours Microsoft PowerPoint - Introduction

Advisory: Knowledge of Windows.

Learn how to create on-screen presentations using text, graphics, sound effects and movies. (Apportionment)

MS 134 36 Hours Microsoft Word - Intermediate

Advisory: COMP 100 Computer - Introduction, MS 104 Window Operating Systems - Introduction, MS 144 Microsoft Word - Introduction or equivalent.

This continuing course covers features such as mail merging, styles and templates, large documents and WordArt. Textbook purchase may be required at first class. (Apportionment)

MS 144 36 Hours Microsoft Word - Introduction

Advisory: Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Windows or equivalent.

Provides a basic working knowledge of Word. Covers topics such as formatting with fonts, paragraph alignment, indents, margins, inserting clip art bullets and numbering, columns and tables. (Apportionment)

MS 160 36 Hours Microsoft Office - Overview

Advisory: Knowledge of Windows and keyboarding.

Learn the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access in one class. Topics include document formatting, working with graphics, basic formulas, queries and reports. This class serves as a foundation for other MS Office Courses. (Apportionment)