BUS230 - Principles of Management
Course Description
Fundamentals of managerial activities: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational activity.
Course Text
Daft, Richard L. MANAGEMENT (8 ed.) Mason, OH. Thomson South-Western 2008.
Learner Outcomes
1. Differentiate between the newest management ideas for turbulent business
environments
2. Describe the basic management operational functions
3. Apply business ethics and standard practices to case study situations
4. Develop management acumen by evaluating management responsibilities and
responses
5. Utilize critical thinking strategies to apply management concepts to various business situations
6. Develop an ability to think about business and management from a Christian foundation.
Key Objectives
1. Gain factual knowledge regarding business terminology and trends
2. Learn fundamental business principles and theories
3. Apply course content to improve decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
4. Develop specific business skills and competencies needed to be successful in a business environment.