MGT 101 - Principles of Management

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of management theories, emphasizing the management functions of planning, decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 032.

Course Topics:

Management Functions: Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling.
Roles of supervisor, first-line managers, and upper management.
Globalization in the competitive marketplace.
Overview of Human Resource principles that apply to managers.
Issues and challenges of leading employees.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Student should have access to a computer with Microsoft Office (Word) and Internet.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Compare the Four Primary Functions of Management.
Contrast the role of the supervisor with that of the manager.
Evaluate the importance of planning and control in management and supervision.
Illustrate the challenges of the changing environment of management, including workforce diversity and global competition.
Describe the elements associated with organizing a competitive organization.
Summarize the issues and challenges of leading employees.
Analyze a Fortune 500 company.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

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Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022