Business Management (BMGT)

BMGT 101 Principles of Business (A, W, SP, SU, DL)     
5 credits
A discussion of all significant activities in the field of business including the interaction of business with internal and external forces, ownership, management, marketing, production, human resources, finance and control. These areas are discussed as they relate to the basic principles of management and economics.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 102 Managing Interpersonal Skills I (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                                 
3 credits
This course introduces the student to management themes and the five primary skill sets required to be a successful manager. The course provides opportunities for students to begin to learn, develop, and apply managerial skills through personal assessment and an introduction to various skill concepts and behavior models.
Lecture:  1 hour – Lab: 4 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 103 Managing Interpersonal Skills II (W, SP, DL)                                   
3 credits
This course builds upon BMGT 102 and expands the students understanding of Temperament and Type theory.  Students also learn the basics of Emotional Intelligence and how to apply these management tools to motivate and improve performance. 
Lecture:  1 hour – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: BMGT 102 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 107 Gateway to Business for ESL Students (A, W, SP, SU)                                     
5 credits
This course is designed for ESL students who are interested in either pursuing a Business Plan of Study or simply strengthening their understanding of contemporary business, with an emphasis on American business. Students will learn key business definitions and terms, federal and other institutions pertinent to business, typical business functions and processes, an overview of competition and strategy, and important performance measurements for businesses.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 
Lab fee:  none  

BMGT 111 Management    (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                 
5 credits
The basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, controlling and staffing business organizations are covered. The organization is viewed as a system of interdependent parts which interacts with the outside environment. Topics include leadership, motivation, communication and problem solving.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 123 Risk Management   (A, W, SP, SU)               
3 credits
Risk Management provides the students with an understanding of the various elements of risk, and how to manage it.  The course will review the use of Risk Management, a core management skill, in contemporary business. 
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab fee:  none                       

BMGT 150 Principles of Public Administration (A, W, SP, SU)                               
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the management of public programs.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding in detail, the institutions, processes, and techniques required for work in the public and nonprofit sectors. Topics include appropriate competence in leadership style, managerial role, budgeting, personnel relationships, legal, decision making, and communication. Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequsisites: BMGT 111 and BMGT 102 
Lab fee:  none  

BMGT 201 Creative Problem Solving   (A, SP)                
3 credits
This course provides an exploration of the foundations of creativity skills and methods for application in an organizational environment.  The application to problem solving, decision-making, and planning will be taught through various models and best practices currently utilized in organizations. Case studies and various creativity methodologies will be explored and practiced during class sessions.
Lecture:  1 hour – Lab: 4 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 205 Public Safety Management (A, W, SP, SU)
3 credits                  
This course reviews the considerations required for planning and administration of services that enhance the safety of citizens.  Students will learn service plans and procedures that include fire, police, and security agencies. The course will include methods and plans for implementing strategies and tactical operations.  
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 2 hours                                                                          
Lab fee:  none  

BMGT 206 Seminar Topics in Public Administration (A, W, SP, SU)                              
3 credits
This course will provide students an advanced discussion of advanced contemporary issues facing public administrators.  Students learn more distinctions between administrators in the public and private sector.  Topics for the course include privatization and contracting – out of government services, the accountability and discretion of public decision makers, role of public administrators in budgeting, and the ethics of public employees,  Students will choose topics to research and develop positions about public agencies.  Students will gain and understanding of the complexity and diversity of different types of bureaucracies and constructive means to improve them.
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab fee:  none  

BMGT 207 Capstone in Public Administration (A, W, SP, SU)                           
4 credits
This course gives students an opportunity to examine, in detail special topics of interest in public administration.  Students will be exposed to lecture, discussion, seminar, and research of educational experiences all in support of role management in the public and government environment.  Students will work individually and in teams to solve problems of research, technical writing, editing, and presentation on the study and implementation of projects in public administration.  NOTE: BMGT 207 can only be taken during the final quarter prior to graduation.
Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab fee:  none  

BMGT 208 Organizational Communication (A, SP, DL) 
3 credits
The Organizational Communication course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers dependent on human interaction in business, industry or government. Bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace is an objective of the organizational communication course. Emphasis will be placed on communication structure and process within organizations and the need for individual and group communication skill development.
Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 211 Organizational Behavior (A, W, SP, SU, DL)   
4 credits
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of individual, group, and organizational behavior in the workplace. Topics include foundations of organizational behavior, perception and individual decision making, values, attitudes, the foundations of group behavior, understanding work teams, and organizational dynamics. Prerequisite: BMGT 111
Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 216 Ethics and Leadership  (A, W, SP, SU, DL)   
4 credits
BMGT 216 offers a comprehensive and practical study of the principles of ethics combined with a study of the fundamentals of leadership. The course develops a framework for determining what is right and wrong within an organizational context. Expected ethical conduct on both a personal and organizational level is reviewed. Additionally, this course provides an in-depth study of leadership styles, skills and roles, as well as the functions and impact of leaders in organizations. The course integrates writings from the humanities, military leaders, political leaders, religious leaders, and business leaders with basic leadership and ethical principles. Students will explore their ethical philosophy and leadership styles to develop or improve ethical leadership skills. 
Lecture:  4 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 218 Management Training for Supervisors (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                     
5 credits
This course presents a comprehensive examination of management functions, techniques and the role of a supervisor. BMGT 218 will increase awareness of the supervisory role and present proven methods and techniques to improve performance. Major areas covered include setting objectives, problem identification techniques, decision-making, time management, management styles, motivation, training subordinates, performance evaluation, verbal and nonverbal communications, interviewing techniques, and a look at the challenge of leadership in an organizational setting. Emphasis is placed on actual on-the-job problems.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 230 Organizational Development and Change Management  (A, SP)            
5 credits
This course explores contemporary organizational development which is defined as the application of knowledge, skills, and tools to improve organizational performance, enhance organizational functioning, and maximize human potential. This course adopts a strategic perspective, and provides concepts and tools related to diagnosing an organization’s problems or intentions, designing interventions to help them overcome obstacles and/or achieve their goals, leading and managing the resulting change process, and evaluating and institutionalizing new organizational strategies.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 231 Entrepreneurship I (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                                  
4 credits
This is the first of a two-quarter sequence that introduces the fundamental considerations in planning and executing the start-up of a new small business venture. The course focuses on planning selected critical aspects of a business plan in the areas of orientation to small business, strategic planning, financial considerations, location, layout and beginning inventory.
Lecture:  4 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 232 Entrepreneurship II (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                                
4 credits
This course is a sequel to BMGT 231 and completes the basic instruction necessary for competence in managing a small business enterprise. Topics covered will include effective operation of an established business with emphasis on strategic planning, market analysis, pricing, inventory control and credit collections.
Lecture:  4 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 238 Entrepreneurship Practicum (A, W, SP, SU)   
4 credits
The practicum provides a supervised, cooperative work experience with on-the-job application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom.
Practicum: 40 hours
Prerequisite:  Permission of instructor
Co-requisite: BMGT 239 
Lab fee:  $2.00  

BMGT 239 Entrepreneurship Seminar  (A, W, SP, SU) 
2 credits
On-campus seminar which allows students to report on small business management knowledge gained in specific areas of the internship. The course may include a market research survey, case reports, or other special projects.
Seminar:  2 hours
Prerequisite:  Permission of instructor
Co requisite: BMGT 238 
Lab fee:  $1.00  

BMGT 245 Introduction to Nonprofit Management (A)  
5 credits
This course traces the history, philosophy, and societal role of nonprofits in the United States, and how social sector organizations today compare organizationally to public and private sector organizations. Additionally, this course explores the characteristics of effective and ethical management and leadership in nonprofit organizations are explored. More specifically, it explores the fundamental challenges to effective leadership including defining and articulating the organization’s mission, formulating relevant organizational strategy, crafting an aligned organizational structure, identifying and understanding the multiple “customers” served, and identifying and prioritizing the critical strategic managerial tasks that must be successfully executed. As such, it examines the roles of the executive director, the board, staff and volunteers.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 246 Operational Management of Nonprofit Organizations (W)                        
5 credits
This course focuses on the “tactics” of strategy implementation in a nonprofit organization. It answers the question: “Now that we have determined our mission and strategic goals, what do we have to do to get there?” Course explores human resource development and supervision, program planning, managing volunteers, outcome assessment and measurement, board and committee development, and risk management.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 247 Legal and Financial Issues in Nonprofit Management (SP)       
5 credits
This course introduces the legal and financial issues relevant to managing a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.  Issues to be addressed include organizing the entity, qualifying for and maintaining nonprofit status, principles of fundraising, and strategic marketing.  Financial areas covered include the principles of fiscal responsibility for nonprofits, as well as cost accounting, budgeting, the presentation of financial statements, proposed development, and in-kind resources
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 248 Leadership Seminar in Nonprofit Management (SU)                      
5 credits
This course is a project-based capstone learning experience that will facilitate the application of knowledge acquired in BMGT 245, 246, and 247 to a contemporary problem or initiative in a nonprofit organization. Leadership strategies relevant to a nonprofit organizational context and an exploration of professional motivation and commitment will also be explored.
Lecture:  4 hours – Field Experience: 7 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 250 Project Management Methodologies (A, W, SP, SU)                       
5 credits
Students will develop their personal project methodology that can be customized to any field of interest. It will include activities in all project phases and processes such as project charters, communication plans, requirements validation, change management, risk/issue management, testing and quality assurance.
Prerequisites: BMGT 254 Project Management Techniques, BMGT 257 Project Management Principles.
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  $0.00  

BMGT 253 The Art and Science of Managing Conflict  (A, W, SP, SU, DL)          
4 credits
This course provides students with a basis and a context for effectively managing conflict. The course covers fundamentals of emotional intelligence and emotional intelligence competencies, a critical thinking model, various models of conflict management, dealing with disruptive and antagonistic behaviors, and the eight elements of effective conflict management. The course focuses on theory and practical application and is designed to equip managers with both the basic theoretical knowledge and initial practical experience needed to manage conflict effectively.  
Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab fee:  $10.00  

BMGT 254 Project Management Techniques (A, W, SP, SU)                        
5 credits
Students will learn to use a variety of Project Management tools, such as breakdown structures, resource and time estimating, resources allocation, GANTT charts, earned value, PERT charts, and critical path analysis.
Prerequisite:  BMGT 257 Project Management Principles
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours  

BMGT 257 Project Management Principles (A, SP)        
3 credits
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of project management. Students learn to define the scope of a project; minimize change of scope; establish goals; define dependency networks; communicate the project plan; use Program Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) charts and Critical Path Management; schedule projects; establish tasks, sub tasks, and milestones; and assign resources to tasks.  Students use matrix management principles and tools as a way to facilitate project planning and monitoring.  Students are required to plan a project from inception to completion.
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab fee:  $5.00  

BMGT 258 Enterprise Planning and Analysis (A, SP)                             
4 credits
This course provides students with a review of operations, including service and manufacturing. It includes a review of tools, techniques, and methodologies that enhance organizational problem-solving, planning, and process analysis and improvement. Students will become familiar with application of these tools and learn which is best suited to a particular organizational challenge.
Prerequisites:  ACCT 107, BMGT 101, BMGT 111, MATH 102
Lecture:  3 hours   Lab: 2 hours  

BMGT 259 Project Management Capstone Course  (A, W, SP, SU)                         
5 credits
In this capstone course for the project management certification program, students use the knowledge they gained from BMGT 257, BMGT 254 and BMGT 250 to manage his/her own project.  The project can be real or a case study.
Prerequisites:  BMGT 250, BMGT 254, BMGT 257  .
Lecture:  5 hours – Lab: 0 hours 
Lab fee:  None  

BMGT 260 Business Management Seminar (A, W, SP, SU)
2 credits
On-campus seminar which allows students to report on small business management knowledge gained in specific areas of the internship. The course may include a market research survey, case reports, or other special projects.
Seminar:  2 hours
Prerequisite:  BMGT 280, and Permission of Instructor
Co requisite: BMGT 261  

BMGT 261 Business Management Practicum (A, W, SP, SU)                                      
3 credits
The practicum provides a supervised, cooperative work experience with on-the-job application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom.
Practicum: 21 hours
Prerequisite:  BMGT 280, and Permission of Instructor
Co-requisite: BMGT 260  

BMGT 272 Case Studies in Strategic Management (A, W, SP, SU, DL)                
5 credits
This case studies seminar is designed as a capstone course for graduating Business Management students and Accounting majors to allow students to inter-relate various functional disciplines to which they have been exposed during their preceding business coursework. Using case studies, students are provided an opportunity to apply various decision-making and problem-solving principles and practices in a course that will provide an integrative view and reinforce understanding of strategy.
Prerequisites: ACCT 107, ECON 200, FMGT 101, HRM 121, and MKTG 111. Note: Course is open to Business Management majors in their last quarter of study, only after all course prerequisites have been met. Registration requires prior approval by the Business Management Technology Program Coordinator.
Lecture:  3 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab Fee:  $10.00  

BMGT 280 Business Professional Development (A, W, SP, SU)                             
3 credits
Business Professional Development provides students with a competitive advantage in a variety of situations.  Students learn to use business etiquette to improve communication through e-mail, written correspondence, and the telephone. Students learn how to improve relations with customers, employees, supervisors, and peers by learning how to accept gifts and compliments and use social graces while eating or attending social activities. Students learn appropriate dress, posture, handshakes, and nonverbal communication. The course explores cultural differences in global etiquette. 
Prerequisite:  ACCT 106, and Permission of Instructor
Lecture:  2 hours – Lab: 2 hours 
Lab fee:  $10.00