# Management (MGMT) courses

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 28 courses

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-business-economics/courses/mgmt-courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### MGMT-31 — Principles of Management

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/mgmt.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/mgmt.md)

This introductory management course gives an overview of the management function and its role in organizations. It is designed to provide the fundamentals of management theories. This course will focus on the management concepts of planning, ethics, motivation, communication and leading. (04/24)

### MGMT-32 — Human Resource Management

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/mgmt.md)

This course involves the study of the principles and methods involved in effective human resource utilization in organizations. It provides an overview of responsibilities and practices involved in recruiting, selecting, promoting, terminating and retiring employees, performance appraisal, job development and analysis, wage and salary administration, and effective working relationships. (04/24)

### MGMT-33 — Elements of Effective Leadership

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** AOM-30; ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/mgmt.md)

This course deals primarily with the techniques of leadership in organizational settings. Topics discussed include leadership styles, the behavioral aspects of leadership, and effective leadership characteristics. (04/24)

### MGMT-50A — Challenges of Leadership: Difficult People/Tough Conversations

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to equip the participant with skills needed to deal with the various challenges of leading people. Special emphasis will be placed on practical and proven tools to deal with difficult people and have tough conversations. The topic of accountability will be explored in regard to individual performance and organizational success. Participants will learn about progressive discipline and how to resolve performance problems. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50B — Values and Ethics

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to acquaint the participant with the importance of values and ethics in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on how values influence actions, evaluating ones ethical behavior, and helping people do the right thing. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50C — Time Management

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to introduce the student to time management principles and specific tools that assist in making maximum use of time. Emphasis will be placed on how to prioritize, identifying time wasters, and goal setting. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50D — Communication in the Workplace

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to introduce the student to key elements in communication within business organizations. Topics will include verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills and specific workplace communication skills. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50F — Team Building

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of how teams work together, common problems teams encounter, and how to solve them. Students will learn to recognize various personalities and how their strengths and weaknesses impact a team. Students will be introduced to team building in the workplace. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50G — Decision Making and Problem Solving

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to introduce the student to decision making and problem solving techniques including brainstorming, creativity in the workplace, how to find new perspectives, and seeking alternatives. Pass/ No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50H — Customer Service

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide the student with key skills and attitudes in order to effectively meet the needs of customers. Participants will be introduced to the key elements of outstanding customer service. Topics will also include understanding and exceeding customer expectations, and how to deal with unrealistic expectations. The course addresses both internal and external customers. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50I — Attitude in the Workplace

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide students with certain key skills in the area of attitude so that they may effectively maintain a positive attitude in the workplace and at home. Students will be introduced to the concepts of how attitudes are communicated, and how to adjust one’s attitude. Pass/ No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50J — Thrive and Survive in the Workplace

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course focuses on the qualities that employers desire in employees and what it takes to thrive and survive in the workplace. Attitude, communication, and work ethics will be stressed. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50K — Generational Diversity: Managing Cross Generational Teams

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

America has multiple generations working side by side in the workplace. This course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills to work with and lead cross-generational teams. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50L — Authentic Leadership: Know Yourself/Lead Your People

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to help participants recognize the importance of authenticity in leadership. Participants will learn what followers look for in a leader. The importance of trust in a leader on a team will be explored. The connection of authenticity and employee engagement will be defined. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50N — Employee Engagement

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will define what Employee Engagement is and what it looks like in the workplace. Participants will learn the difference between engaged, disengaged, and actively disengaged employees and how they impact the workplace. Participants will learn five key ways to engage employees. They will learn strategies to implement to help keep employees engaged. Participants will also learn how to re-engage disengaged employees. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50P — Emotional Intelligence

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is an introduction to the principles of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). EQ is the ability to identify and understand your emotions and those of others and use this understanding to guide your behavior and manage relationships. Topics covered include the five competencies of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, and effective relationships. Pass/ No Pass only. (04/19)

### MGMT-50S — Leading with Your Strengths

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will help students understand their unique strengths and how applying their Strengths can give them their best opportunity for success. Through the CliftonStrengthsfinder assessment, students will learn strategies to apply their Strengths in the workplace and in everyday life. Students will also learn how to recognize the Strengths of others and how to apply this knowledge to help teams work effectively together. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-50T — Strengths Based Leadership

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 1 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will help students understand their unique strengths and how applying their strengths can give them their best opportunity for success in leadership. Through the Strengthsfinder 2.0 assessment, students will learn strategies to apply their strengths in the workplace and in everyday life. Students will also learn how to recognize the strengths of others and how to apply this knowledge to help teams work effectively together. Pass/No Pass only. (09/19)

### MGMT-50U — Unconscious Bias Reduction in the Workplace and Community

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course investigates the attitudes and behaviors formed around unconscious bias. Unconscious bias affects human understanding and decisions in an implicit manner. Students will study various forms of bias including gender, racial, and occupational bias. They will look at the influence of diversity, culture, and the significance of ingroup, outgroup, privilege and equity. Emphasis is placed on creating connection in organizations and communities through research and diverse conversations. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-51C — Leadership Essentials: What Emerging Leaders Need to Know

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the essential things new and emerging leaders need to know. The roles, functions and responsibilities of a leader will be examined, as well as professionalism, coaching and mentoring. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-51F — Conflict Resolution

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to introduce participants to the meaning of conflict, the causes of conflict, and strategies for resolving interpersonal conflict as well as dealing with difficult customers. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-51G — Stress Management

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to acquaint the participant with key elements of stress management. Topics will include the recognition of stress, causes of stress, and the benefits of stress management. Various stress management techniques will be covered. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-52C — Successful Business Speaking

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to assist the student in developing the skills necessary to successfully speak in a variety of business situations. Topics will include overcoming stage fright, how to gain credibility with the audience, how to make a presentation appealing and tips and techniques to be a better presenter. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-52D — Managing Organizational Change

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide the participant with an understanding of change and the influence it has on an organization and the individuals in that organization. Topics will include understanding organizational change, stages of change, and how to manage organizational change. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-52H — The Science of Happiness: the Connection Between Well Being, Happiness, and Productivity and How to Cultivate It at Work

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will explore why happiness matters and how to increase it within yourself, among colleagues, and across your organization. The course will look at actionable strategies for boosting happiness at work, leading to better performance, innovation, higher productivity and well­being. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-52N — Fuel Your Body for Success: the Link Between Food, Quality Sleep, and Success (Also: Nutr-52n)

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course focuses on how healthy eating and quality sleep can help your energy level, work performance, and overall health. students will have an opportunity to evaluate their own eating and sleep habits and strategize on how to make improvements. The subjects of microbiome/ gut health, meal planning and creating a healthy work environment will also be presented. This course is recommended for Nutrition and Foods majors and individuals wanting to improve their health, productivity, and well-being. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-52R — Building Resilience: Essential Skills to Bounce Back and Grow During Challenges and Change

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course offers strategies for building resilience to stress and strengthening our well-being in the face of challenges at work. The practice of Mindfulness will be covered as well as an exploration of how resilient mental habits are foundational to well-being and productivity in the workplace. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)

### MGMT-52W — Foundations of Well Being in the Workplace

- **Units:** 0.5
- **Hours:** 0.5 hour lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course will cover the foundations of Well-Being in the workplace and will explore the relationship between employee well-being and how it ties in with employee engagement, productivity, customer service and team work. The course will cover the essential elements of Well-Being including gratitude and career, social, financial, emotional, physical, and community Well-Being. Strategies will be introduced to increase Well-Being. Pass/No Pass only. (04/24)