MGT 305 - Fundamentals of Management

Prerequisite

None. Credit not allowed for both MGT 305 and MGT 320.

Description

A basic understanding of the role of managers in today’s organizations is a must in any organization. The focus of this course is on the managerial activities of planning, organizing, directing and controlling organizational resources. Students will learn techniques of leading and motivating employees, designing effective organizations, understanding organizational cultures, controlling resources and effective communications.

This course consists of 16 learning modules to reinforce understanding of the concepts. Video cases and homework problems that have immediate feedback provides the student with the opportunity to apply the concepts addressed in each module. Module components include quizzes, tutorials, crossword puzzles, and other thought provoking activities.

This course can be applied towards:

• Agricultural Business (B.S.)
• Core Business Competencies Certificate
• Liberal Arts (B.A.)

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• Effective Management: A multimedia approach., 4th Ed.
  Williams
  ISBN: 978-0-324-596922

Instructors

Dennis Middlemist
dennis@middlemist.com