Upon completion, students should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business. This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisons. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completin, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan. This course is desinged to be an overview of the major functions of management.
Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communication.
Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of mangement. Topics include market research techniques, feasibility studies, site analysis, financing alternatives, and managerial decision making. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a small business plan. This course covers the impact of different management practices and leadership styles on worker satisfaction and morale, organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability. Topics include a discussion of formal and informal organizations, group dynamics, motivation, and managing conflict and change.