Management
18 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- BUS 110
This course is designed for the student who has an interest in a career in business. Topics cover business operations, strategies for both domestic and international markets, economic factors, legal regulations, management, leadership, marketing, financial operations, accounting controls, and e-commerce. This course will count toward a business certificate or degree in business and transfer to a four-year school.
MGMT 105 Elements of Supervision
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- MGMT 101
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students considering a career in management and/or seeking an entry-level career position with a company in retailing, industry, or the government. The course examines the role of the first-line manager and/or supervisor within the organization, and emphasizes the application of management functions in effective supervision. Topics include an overview of management principles in direct and straightforward terms, critical concepts, and insights into real world practice and challenges.
MGMT 108 Business Writing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course, designed for students pursuing careers in business, covers the principles of effective writing in a business context, and provides students with extensive experience in using the different forms of business writing (e.g., memoranda, letters, reports, and resumes). Among other topics related to effective written communication, cultural differences and their impacts on communicating in a business context are studied.
MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- MGMT 101
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for the student who is seeking a career in management or is currently in a leadership role and wants a better understanding of human relation skills and techniques. Topics covered in the course include leadership, teamwork, communication, group problem-solving, diversity, motivation, and managerial organizations. These topics will apply to both a diverse and competitive environment.
MGMT 125 Managerial Computer Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- MGMT 101
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is an introduction to computer technology as it applies to the business management environment. The course prepares managers to leverage current technology, in both theory and application, to meet the needs of the global business environment. Managerial issues and ethical standards are explored, and web-based, hands-on modules prepare students to become proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
MGMT 130 Small Business Management-Entrepreneurship
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- MGMT 101
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students interested in small business, either in a domestic or international market. Topics include start-up methods and techniques, management and operations, marketing, financing and cash management, location strategies, personnel practices, buying and selling strategies, and e-commerce. This course also provides students with an opportunity to develop a business plan as it pertains to their small business interests.
MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to provide students with a global perspective of business and acquaint students with the relationship of culture, politics, laws, and economics to operation in today’s complex global business environment. The subjects covered include international trade and finance, confidentiality and privacy, international marketing, and international human resources management. This course is designed for students looking for entry-level positions in the field of international business.
MGMT 141 International Marketing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of international marketing. International market opportunities and the determination of marketing objectives are also explored. Students evaluate the marketing research data and analyze selected approaches that affect the marketing mix for specific markets to coordinate strategies in global world markets. This course is designed for the marketing-oriented students and those interested in furthering their knowledge and understanding of international business.
MGMT 142 International Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the management practice as it relates to international business. Emphasis is placed on planning, problem-solving, organizational structure, human resource management, and production management as related to international competition. These functions of management are evaluated and examined under international competitive situations and cross-cultural boundaries. This course is designed for international business majors and those students interested in furthering their knowledge of business culture, strategy and behavior issues in a global context.
MGMT 143 Import and Export Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to provide students who want to start or expand their own import and export business or professionals who seek to enter their career advancement and to do business overseas successfully. The course covers major practical applications, from understanding the objectives of parties involved in importing and exporting to the basics of letters of credit, packaging, transporting and shipments, role of banks and freight forwarders, foreign currency management, and documents used in international trade.
MGMT 146 Human Resources Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students who want to study employer-employee relationships with particular emphasis on the challenges facing an expanding multicultural workforce in Southern California. Topics include legal frameworks, personnel policies and procedures, implementing equal employment and affirmative action, legal aspects of supervision, training and development, interviewing, testing, wage and salary administration, job analysis and description, recruitment, transfers, promotions, and principles of collective bargaining.
MGMT 147 Global Business and Culture
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces the concept of global citizenship and the interconnectivity of business and culture, and is designed to train students to improve intercultural interactions by learning to become more aware of their multicultural business environment domestically and internationally. In the course, students explore different cultures and their effects on international business, learn to operate effectively in a diverse context, and solve business problems by effectively learning to engage interculturally.
MGMT 150 Principles of Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- MGMT 101
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students seeking a career in management or for students who need to expand their knowledge of management techniques and organizational methods. In this course, students learn the theory and application of managerial functions as it applies to planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizations. Additional topics include the history of management, and practical management techniques, practices, and problem-solving methodologies. The topics of employee empowerment, characteristics and qualities of successful managers, and contemporary trends in management also are explored in the course.
MGMT 180 Introduction to Invention Principles
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 0 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces the concept of invention principles. It is designed to teach students to improve problem-discovery skills by learning about the details and constraints of a situation for real-world problems, and through the unique strengths and creativity they bring to the process. In the course, students understand each stage of the problem-discovery process that is critical before they explore solutions.
MGMT 181 Invention Principles II: Solution Exploration
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- MGMT 180
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon the concept of invention principles and is designed for students to continue the design process into the prototype and development phase of their solutions invention cycle. Students create iterations of their solutions that will seek to address the scope of their initial problem discovery. In the course, students understand each stage of the solution exploration process that is critical in developing a viable product or service.
MGMT 208 Business Communications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- BUS 115
This course covers the principles of effective writing in business. The course provides extensive experience using the different forms of business writing: memorandums, letters, reports, and resumes. Cultural differences and their impact on communicating in business are studied. This course satisfies the business communications component for the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree.
MGMT 290 Work Experience Education/Internship for Business Management-Related Fields
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 3 Lecture, 54-216 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course supports and reinforces on-the-job training in business and industrial establishments under the supervision of a college instructor. Training is informed by learning objectives. Students work in a skilled or professional-level assignment in their area of vocational interest, and meet performance objectives related to instruction that are above and beyond the conditions of regular employment. This course is intended for students whose job is related to the field of business management and have completed or enrolled in the appropriate coursework. The course may be taken once and repeated for a maximum of 16 units. Contact the Work Experience Education Office regarding re-enrollment procedures.
MGMT 299 Directed Study: Management
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 54-162 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent study/directed study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects. To enroll in an independent study/directed study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent studies/directed studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students are expected to meet with their faculty sponsor on a regular basis and submit a final report or project, and student progress is evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for independent studies/directed studies are the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance with Title 5 regulations with 1 unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of directed studies, 6 hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress through the semester. Students may take directed study courses for a maximum of three (3) units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of nine (9 )units college wide.