BAM 315
Principles of Management
Online Course
BAM 315 Principles of Management
3 Semester Units
Principles of Management serves as an introduction to the discipline of management. It is designed to integrate the accepted theories in the area with real world applications to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for managing others. This course begins with a discussion of the current issues in management and then proceeds to cover the traditional functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. By the end of this course, students should have an understanding of the needs of modern public and private organizations, including emerging national and international trends.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine the role of managers in organizations, and identify the value of studying management.
- Describe managerial challenges and issues relating to ethics, diversity, and social responsibility.
- Demonstrate an understanding of management functions including planning and managing strategy.
- Examine organizational structure and human resources in relation to managing, organizing, and leading individuals and teams within the organization.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to management.
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