MGMT 100    Human Relations in Organizations:CD (5 Credits)

Successful organizations maximize human potential to meet organizational goals and objectives. Focus on leadership, team building, interpersonal skills and applying principles of organizational behavior to today's changing and diverse workplace.

BUS& 101    Introduction to Business (5 Credits)

An introduction of business history, concepts, principles, and operations. Examines the relationship between business, government and society. Information from this class provides a foundation for all future study in business and management (was BUS 100).

MGMT 101    Introduction to E-Commerce (5 Credits)

For careers in either business or technology, it is critical to understand the basics of e-commerce. Introduces students to fundamental business principles, basic internet technology, and e-commerce strategy and planning.

MGMT 106    Retail Management (5 Credits)

Examine the critical role retail business plays in our economy. Learn the functions of a retail business, the terminology used and gain an understanding of the various jobs and their requirements within the industry. Emphasis is on practical application of retail concepts.

MGMT 107    Event Planning (5 Credits)

Overview of event planning including types of meetings and events, site location and suitability, logistics of the planning process, market and sales research, and careers in the event planning industry.

MGMT 122    Customer Relations Management (3 Credits)

Customer service is essential to business success. Learn the basics of customer needs and retention and skills in problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking that enhance career opportunities and organizational success. S/U grade option.

BUS 130    Business Mathematics (5 Credits)

Instruction and review of basic math functions to prepare students for business classes. Ratio-proportion, percents, estimating, basic algebra, trade/cash discounts, promissory notes, credit terms, and other consumer related activities. Transfer limited.
Prerequisite: MATH 040 or equivalent with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or appropriate score on Math Placement Test, or advisor's recommendation. Minimum placement into EAP 121 or BRDGE 093.

MGMT 130    Principles of Marketing (5 Credits)

This class covers the fundamental skills marketers need to be successful in this rapidly changing, competitive environment. Students learn to analyze marketing opportunities, develop strategy and create an integrated marketing mix.

MGMT 131    Introduction to Sales (5 Credits)

Basic sales with emphasis on understanding selling and sales trends in a competitive and diverse business environment. Develop personal desire, capabilities and potential for success in sales and gain valuable skills for personal and professional excellence.

MGMT 132    Time Management Seminar (5 Credits)

Time management is a valued skill for personal and professional success. Course focuses on individualizing the process to help students acquire the time management skills that employers require. S/U grade option.

MGMT 134    Leadership (2 Credits)

Students begin the process of strengthening personal leadership skills through self-assessment. Students will also gain understanding and experience in decision making, problem solving, communication, and goal setting. S/U grade option.

BUS 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Seminars of current interest in business. S/U grade option.

MGMT 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics related to current business management trends. S/U grade option.

BUS 162    Business Credit Principles (3 Credits)

Intro to credit, the credit cycle, the C's of credit, obtaining and analyzing credit information to arrive at the credit decision. Monitoring and collecting accounts receivable (current & past due) collection techniques and submission of data for management evaluation.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 or college level writing skills or instructor's permission. Offered through the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) in partnership with Edmonds Community College. To register, contact the NACM at (206)728-6333.

BUS 163    Credit Management Law (3 Credits)

Introduce contracts and the legal forms of business; the Uniform Commercial Code, Articles 2,3,5,7 and 9; review Anti-Trust and other credit regulations; secured transactions including liens, bond claims; arbitration/mediation; court actions, bankruptcy, management reports, and international trade.
Prerequisite: BUS 162 or Instructor's permission. Offered through the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) in partnership with Edmonds Community College. To register, contact the NACM at (206)728-6333.

BUS 164    Financial Accounting for Credit Managers (3 Credits)

A basic financial accounting course covering the fundamentals of accounting including journalizing, posting, financial statements, adjustments, and cash funds and flow. Financial recordings will be addressed from a credit management and investor point of view.
Prerequisite: BUS 162 and 163 or instructor's permission. Offered through the National Association of Credit Management (NACM in partnership with Edmonds Community College. To register, contact the NACM at (206)728-6333.

BUS 165    Financial Statement Analysis I for Credit Mgmt (3 Credits)

Introduction to financial statement analysis for credit management including income statement, statement of equity, and balance sheet; introduction to ratios and industry comparisons, credit risk formulas and forecasting. Final course in the CBA certificate program.
Prerequisite: BUS 164 or college accounting. Offered through the National Association of Credit Management in partnership with Edmonds Community College. To register, contact the NACM at (206)728-6333.

MGMT 165    MS Project 2003 (3 Credits)

Covers project organizing, scheduling, managing and reporting using Microsoft Project. Generate Gantt/PERT charts, resource sheets and calendars; manage resources, tasks, and budgeting; customize and print reports for use in project management.

BUS 166    Advanced Credit Management (3 Credits)

The coordination of the technical skills used on the legal, financial, management level incorporating elements of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. This is the first in a series of ACAP courses leading to the CBF certification.
Prerequisite: CBA Certification or instructor's permission. Offered through the National Association of Credit Management in

BUS 167    Financial Analysis for Credit Management II (3 Credits)

A realistic and organized approach to financial reporting with particular emphasis on analysis and interpretation of the end result of financial reporting--financial statements. Statements of actual companies are used extensively in problems, cases, and complete analysis.
Prerequisite: BUS 165, CBA (Certified Business Associate) designation or instructor's permission.

MGMT 180    Finance-Money Management (5 Credits)

Apply financial skills to managing money at school, home and work, covering financial terms and concepts like debt, ROI, budgeting, and forecasting using financial statements.

MGMT 199    Special Projects (1-5 Credits)

Individual projects in business management or related topics. By arrangement and permission of a business management faculty advisor. S/U grade option. Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact a business management faculty advisor.

BUS& 201    Business Law (5 Credits)

Legal institutions and processes in a business society; law as a system of social thought, behavior and resolution. Meets business administration transfer requirements for most institutions (was BUS 240). University of Washington transfers see POLS& 200.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.

MGMT 211    Supervision (5 Credits)

Course focuses on developing supervisory skills: communicating effectively, employee selection, performance evaluation and coaching for performance and productivity, leading, motivating, and working with groups and teams.

MGMT 214    Principles of Management (5 Credits)

Learn managerial skills, with emphasis on: planning, situation analysis and decision-making, organizational structure, change management, staffing, leading employees and teams, and controlling operations. Students apply management skills through case studies and projects.

MGMT 215    Business Information Management (5 Credits)

Business success relies on evaluating information that is accurate and timely. This course will analyze how businesses use information technology and the issues, strategies, concepts and terminology that employees must be familiar with to manage information.

MGMT 220    Human Resource Management (5 Credits)

Course focuses on human resource management trends, strategies and practices for staffing, recruiting, staff training and development, performance appraisal, benefits and compensation and employee and labor relations. Valuable for current or future managers and supervisors.

MGMT 221    International Market Operations (5 Credits)

Focuses on the extra complications associated with marketing activities that cross international borders, or otherwise involve adjustment to new economic, political, competitive and cultural environments. Emphasis on the mechanics of import/export procedures.
Prerequisite: MGMT 130 recommended.

MGMT 234    Facilitation Skills (3 Credits)

Learn and apply facilitation methods used to design and manage meetings, encouraging input, consensus, commitment, and team goal setting and achievement.

MGMT 235    Effective Teams (3 Credits)

This workshop will give you tools to develop a team, to manage a team and to be an effective team member. You will also have an opportunity to identify and learn about removing barriers to effective teams. S/U grade option.

MGMT 240    E-Marketing (5 Credits)

Course explores how web-based applications and services are used to identify and target customers, and develop and execute marketing campaigns. E-Marketing integrates fundamental marketing principles with internet technology to build profitable customer relationships.

BUS 255    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Seminars of current interest in business. S/U grade option.

MGMT 255    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics related to current business management trends. S/U grade option.

MGMT 260    Small Business Management (5 Credits)

This course is designed to give students who are interested in entrepreneurship the exposure to a wide range of subjects essential to the formation, operation and success of a small business. Business planning and plan implementation is an integral part of the class.

MGMT 270    Project Management I: Project Scope/Requirements (5 Credits)

Learn the basics of working in a project team. Students create plans that identify project scope, constraints, stakeholders and risks, then explore customer needs and requirements. Includes an introduction to scheduling. Team and communication skills strongly emphasized.

MGMT 271    Project Mgmt II: Scheduling/Controlling Projects (5 Credits)

Course focuses on tools to plan, monitor and control project schedules, manage resources, budgets and specifications. Students develop projects using PM tools including WBS, Gantt charts and Network Diagrams. Project risk will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: MGMT 270 recommended.

MGMT 275    Business Strategies (5 Credits)

Class draws from core management courses and is a program capstone. Students are introduced to inter-relationships among marketing, management, production and finance, in a global environment. Students develop competencies in teamwork, communication and critical thinking.
Prerequisite: 20 Credits of business and management courses recommended.

BUS 290    Professional Development Seminar (1 Credit)

Develop critical job skills and competencies related to success in internship and career transition. Internet access required. S/U grade only.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BUS 291. Registration by entry code only; obtain code from faculty coordinator.

BUS 291    Business Internship (1-12 Credits)

Workplace experience. Develop learning objectives that relate to academic program and career goals. S/U grade only.
Prerequisite: Secured internship; concurrent enrollment in BUS 290; completion of minimum of 15 Credits related to area of study and GPA of 2.5. Internship orientation recommended. Registration by entry code only; obtain code from faculty coordinator with proof of internship.

MGMT 299    Special Projects (5 Credits)

Individual projects in business management and related topics. By arrangement and permission of a business management department faculty advisor. S/U grade only. Credit available from the business management department.