BUSN 2330 - Principles of Management

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a study of management through analysis of the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Prerequisite: BUSN 1305  

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

This course may include proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student. Please consult your instructor for additional details.

  Formerly/Same As (Formerly BUS 2710)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to…

• identify the functions of a manager, as well as discuss what management is and why managers are needed.
• discuss the history and theory of management.
• recognize the internal and external environment and how it relates to particular industries.
• develop the basic planning process.
• use the decision-making process to make better decisions.
• understand organizational principles and design.
• develop techniques to manage change.
• demonstrate how to effectively communicate, interpersonally and organizationally.
• explore human motivation by looking at different motivation theories.
• define and understand characteristics of different leadership styles.
• understand characteristics of different leadership theories.
• define total quality management and discuss the pros and cons.
• explain operations management.
• explain entrepreneurship.
• define international management and discuss the problems that can occur when doing business internationally.
• discuss managing individual behavior.
• discuss problems and challenges of teamwork.