Management/Supervisory Training
Certificate School of Business and Economics · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The mission of the Merced College Management Program is to equip students with the skills necessary to advance in a management career. The Management Program prepares students for both the challenges and changes faced in the workplace today. Students can earn an A.A. Degree or Certificate of Completion or simply take classes for professional development growth.
A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of 29 units of course work in this area of study which includes the core courses indicated for the A.A. Degree in Management/Supervisory Training.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Student will be able to explain the fundamental theories of management and leadership in the workplace.
B. Student will be able to identify and describe various management styles and how to be an effective team leader.
C. Student will develop an awareness of skills needed to be successful in Management/Supervision, including communication, decision making, planning, and motivation.
Program Requirements
Program Core: (29 Units)
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG-04A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| orACTG-51 | Applied Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-10 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-18A | Business Law | 4 |
| AOM-30 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGMT-31 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT-32 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT-33 | Elements of Effective Leadership | 3 |
| Management 50 series (Select 3 units) | ||
| MGMT-50A | Challenges of Leadership | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50B | Values and Ethics | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50C | Time Management | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50D | Communication in the Workplace | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50F | Team Building | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50G | Decision Making and Problem Solving | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50H | Customer Service | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50I | Attitude in the Workplace | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50J | Thrive and Survive in the Workplace | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50K | Generational Diversity | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50L | Authentic Leadership | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50N | Employee Engagement | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50P | Emotional Intelligence | 0.5 |
| MGMT-50S | Leading with Your Strengths | 0.5 |
| MGMT-51C | Leadership Essentials | 0.5 |
| MGMT-51F | Conflict Resolution | 0.5 |
| MGMT-51G | Stress Management | 0.5 |
| MGMT-52C | Successful Business Speaking | 0.5 |
| MGMT-52D | Managing Organizational Change | 0.5 |
| MGMT-52H | The Science of Happiness | 0.5 |
| MGMT-52N | Fuel Your Body for Success | 0.5 |
| MGMT-52R | Building Resilience | 0.5 |
| MGMT-52W | Foundations of Well Being in the Workplace | 0.5 |
| Total | 29 | |