Management
7 courses · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
MGMT G110 Elements Of Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the framework of management principles and explores the functional roles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within business organizations. Students will develop strategic management plans and learn to organize, manage, and motivate teams. Emphasis is also placed on managerial communication and practical managerial skills and tools.
MGMT G111 Human Resources Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers key roles, responsibilities, and methods used in the field of human resource management. Topics include workforce planning, recruitment, training, compensation, motivation, evaluation and separation. Current trends in employment and workforce management will be discussed and analyzed.
MGMT G115 Essentials of Organizational Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: Behavioral Management. This course focuses on the application of behavioral science approach to management and employer/employee relationships. Various psychological principles which affect employee motivation and productivity will be explored in depth. Also included will be experiential exercises and role-playing.
MGMT G130 Team Building And Group Dynamics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introductory study of team building and group dynamics. Students learn how to facilitate stages of team development, improve team communication, leverage team diversity, and optimize group dynamics by managing conflict and building trust to achieve high performance.
MGMT G155 Customer Service
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course teaches students skills, strategies, and techniques for developing, improving, and delivering quality customer service to attract new customers, retain existing ones, and increase overall profitability within an organization. Focus will be placed on managing relationships with customers, customer service teams, as well as designing products and processes with customers in mind. Current trends and issues in customer service will also be explored.
MGMT G162 Managing a Small Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the concepts, operations, and approaches for managing a small business. Content areas include planning and budgeting, accounting basics, marketing and promotion, employee and contractor management, inventory management, risk management, and business growth and improvement.
MGMT G163 Accounting Concepts for Small Business
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is identical to ACCT G163. This course teaches small business owners basic accounting functions such as receivables and payables management, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. This course also covers financial statement analysis to assess operational performance, financial condition, and certainty of cash flows. Development of start-up cost estimates and financial projections will also be explored. Enrollment Limitation: ACCT G163; students who complete MGMT G163 may not enroll in or receive credit for ACCT G163.