College of San Mateo
Official Course Outline
1. COURSE ID: MGMT 100
TITLE: Introduction to Business Management
Semester Units/Hours: 3.0 units; a minimum of 48.0 lecture hours/semester
Method of Grading: Letter Grade Only
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 838 or 848
2. COURSE DESIGNATION:
Degree Credit
Transfer credit: CSU
AA/AS Degree Requirements:
CSM - GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: E5d. Career Exploration and Self-Development
3. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Catalog Description:
An examination of today’s business environment and the definition of, and application of, the principle
tasks performed by managers in the management of their organizations known as planning, organizing,
leading, and controlling. Specific skills addressed include: critical thinking; problem solving;
decision-making; evaluation and application of management practices; leadership of individuals, teams and
organizations.
4. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME(S) (SLO'S):
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will meet the following outcomes:
A. Identify the environment in which businesses today operate.
B. Define the role of the manager and the principal tasks managers perform related to planning, organizing,
leading, controlling, management of diversity and communication.
C. Clearly identify and apply the decision-making skills that affect managerial success.
D. Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to address opportunities and issues in
the workplace.
5. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
A. Identify the environment in which businesses today operate.
B. Define the role of the manager and the principal tasks managers perform related to planning, organizing,
leading, controlling, management of diversity and communication.
C. Clearly identify and apply the decision-making skills that affect managerial success.
D. Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to address opportunities and issues in
the workplace.
6. COURSE CONTENT:
Lecture Content:
Managers and Managing
The Manager as Planner and Strategist
Decision Making
Managing in the Global Environment
Managing Organizational Structure and Culture
Values, Attitudes, Emotions: The Manager as a Person
Organizational Control and Change
Accountability
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Managing Risk
Financial Management
Using Technology to Increase Performance
Managing in Age of Social Media
Managing Diverse Employees
Promoting Effective Communication
7. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
7. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Typical methods of instruction may include:
A. Lecture
B. Activity
C. Discussion
D. Guest Speakers
E. Other (Specify): Class Exercises
8. REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
Representative assignments in this course may include, but are not limited to the following:
Writing Assignments:
Homework assignments on course topics that require critical thinking and analysis and have criteria based
on length of submission.
Team project paper on a business topic that is to be 12 pages in length.
Reading Assignments:
Textbook chapters assigned to be read each week.
Other Outside Assignments:
Library research for Team project paper will necessary.
9. REPRESENTATIVE METHODS OF EVALUATION
Representative methods of evaluation may include:
A. Exams/Tests
B. Projects
C. Case studies
10. REPRESENTATIVE TEXT(S):
Possible textbooks include:
A. McGraw Hill. Management 100 - Custom Textbook, 1st ed. McGraw Hill, 2013
Origination Date: August 2010
Curriculum Committee Approval Date: October 2013
Effective Term: Fall 2014
Course Originator: Anne Figone