Management
Management (MGMT) Courses
MGMT 295 Independent Studies in Management
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
- Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
- Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
- Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
- SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
- Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
- Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
- SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
- Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
- SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
- Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.
MGMT 299 Experimental Offering in Management
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
MGMT 308 Personnel and Human Resources Management
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course presents the student with the materials necessary to begin the complex study and analysis of such areas as civil rights, labor law, the personnel "Human Resources" organization and various management theories currently found in both public and private sector organization.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: DEMONSTRATE SKILL AND COMPREHENSION IN PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
- Evaluate the role of the human resource management in public and private organizations.
- Explain the key challenges to personnel and human resource management in developing the flexible and skilled workforce needed in governmental and private organizations.
- Evaluate the impact of cost pressures on human resource policies.
- SLO 2: EXAMINE AND DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DECISIONS
- Analyze and decide upon the use of personnel recruitment and selection methods for different sets of conditions.
- Compare and contrast various performance appraisal techniques, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- SLO 3: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS
- Explain how careful and astute management of human resources can result in better job performance. Analyze the dynamics and legal foundations of labor and management relations.
- Analyze the dynamics and legal foundations of labor and management relations.
MGMT 362 Techniques of Management
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is a basic course in management that introduces a variety of modern management concepts. This course includes the basic management functions of planning, organization, staffing, leadership, and control. In addition, such concepts as team development, communication, business ethics, and global management perspectives will be discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: DEMONSTRATE SKILL AND COMPREHENSION IN TECHNIQUES OF MANAGEMENT (AS INDICATED BY COURSE OUTCOMES.
- Recognize the duties that managers must accomplish in order to facilitate work accomplishments by people in organizations.
- Identify the five functions of management and apply the planning, organization, staffing, leadership roles, and controlling functions in a variety of real-life business situations.
- Define various organizational design essentials.
- Describe the various approaches to modern job enrichment.
- Explain the concept that organizations are a collection of people working together to a common purpose.
- SLO 2: EXAMINE AND DEMONSTRATE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO KEY DIVERSITY ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE.
- Describe the needed management activities to meet the demands and needs of an increasingly diverse work force.
- SLO 3: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS.
- Describe a variety of current management philosophies to current management problems.
- Describe why technological changes may require the manager to become a "knowledge worker."
- Evaluate the impact of TQM in the modern management process.
- Categorize and evaluate the various Process Theories of Motivation; such as, Maslow, Alderfer, Hersberg, McGregor, and McClelland.
MGMT 372 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
Effective human interaction principles that build confidence, competence and positive attitudes in work organizations are learned in this course. Topics that include the basis for human behavior, perception, communication, motivation, performance improvement, group behavior, ethics and social responsibility are major areas of emphasis. This course emphasizes the psychology of human relations management.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO 1: DEMONSTRATE SKILL AND COMPREHENSION IN TECHNIQUES OF MANAGEMENT IN TERMS OF HUMAN RELATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (AS INDICATED BY COURSE OUTCOMES).
- Utilize major approaches to understanding people at work.
- Describe theories of human behavior at work.
- Describe an effective philosophy of human behavior in the workplace of a professional setting.
- SLO 2: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS.
- Apply skills in effective human interaction within the workplace.
- Analyze employee performance and determine performace improvement ( in such areas as goal orientation, innovation and creativity, constructive discipline, delegation and responsibility).
MGMT 495 Independent Studies in Management
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
- Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
- Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
- Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
- SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
- Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
- Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
- SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
- Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
- SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
- Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.
MGMT 498 Work Experience in Management
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Before students can enroll or participate in the Work Experience program, Los Rios Community College District must have a signed Employer Agreement on file with the student’s worksite. If the employer already has an active agreement with the district (viewable at losrios.edu/wexpemployeragreement), no further action is required. In addition, students must have a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job that aligns with their career goals in the field of Management and a cooperating worksite supervisor who will sign all required course documents. High School students are not permitted to enroll in Work Experience courses.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment in their major field of study or advancement within their career. It is designed for students interested in work experience and/or internships in transfer level degree occupational programs. Course content includes understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. Appropriate level learning objectives are established by the student and the employer. During the semester, the student is required to participate in a weekly orientation and complete 27 hours of related work experience for 0.5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional 0.5 units. Students may take up to 16 units total across all Work Experience course offerings. This course may be taken up to four times when new or expanded learning objectives are introduced. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- SLO #1: Demonstrate Professional Growth through the Application of Industry Knowledge
- Reflect on personal strengths, areas for growth, and career goals while applying industry-specific knowledge and theoretical concepts in professional settings, and develop realistic career goals based on feedback.
- Collaborate with supervisors to evaluate performance, seek feedback, and build professional relationships that support ongoing career development and continuous learning.
- SLO #2: Analyze and Apply Critical Thinking to Solve Problems
- Analyze workplace challenges using information from multiple sources, communicate findings and reasoning effectively, evaluate potential solutions using logical reasoning, and integrate diverse cultural and personal perspectives into decision-making.
- SLO #3: Advocate for Equity and Inclusion
- Recognize and describe diverse identities and experiences in the workplace, communicate respectfully across perspectives, analyze examples of inclusion and exclusion, and contribute to equitable environments by incorporating multiple cultural viewpoints.
- SLO #4: Exhibit Effective Leadership and Teamwork
- Identify and leverage team strengths, support and motivate peers toward shared goals, communicate effectively in collaborative settings, respond constructively to feedback, and plan and manage small-scale projects or tasks.
- SLO #5: Model Professionalism and Ethical Behavior
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and integrity by maintaining attention to detail, being prepared, aligning behavior with organizational and ethical standards, and communicating professionally with colleagues and stakeholders.
- SLO #6: Collaborate Effectively in Diverse Teams
- Work effectively with diverse team members by communicating clearly, respecting differing perspectives, resolving conflicts constructively, and assuming responsibility for assigned tasks.
- SLO #7: Apply Technology and Industry Knowledge Competently
- Select and ethically utilize appropriate technologies, communicate technical and industry-specific knowledge effectively, adapt to emerging digital tools, and apply ethical standards to evaluate and complete tasks in professional settings.
MGMT 499 Experimental Offering in Management
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.
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