Trinity Valley Community College

 

Management
Course Descriptions

BMGT 1194, 1294, 1394. Current Issues in Management.
     1194. (1-1-0)
     1294. (2-2-0)
     1394. (3-3-0)

     This course will reflect current issues and problems in the management of a business, i.e. Customer Relations and Sales, Total Quality Management and Buying, etc. This course may be repeated for credit when topics change.


BMGT 1301.  Supervision. (3-3-0)

     This course is a study of today's supervisors and their problems. The practical concepts of modern-day, first-line supervision are described. Emphasis on the supervisor's major functions, such as facilitating relations with others, leading, motivating and communicating.


BMGT 1303.  Principles of Management. (3-3-0)

     This course emphasizes the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. Communication, motivation, leadership, and decision making are included.


BMGT 2309. Small Business Management. (3-3-0)

     A course on how to start and operate a small business. Topics include facts about a small business, essential management skills, how to prepare a business plan, financial needs, marketing strategies, and legal issues.


BMGT 1349.  Sales Promotion and Advertising. (3-3-0)

     A course designed to provide the student with the opportunity to examine the advertising field not only as a consumer but as a potential advertiser. It enables the student to become acquainted with the basic elements of advertising and sales promotion and to relate sales promotion to the total economy. In addition it provides the student with an understanding of the accepted tools, plans, and procedures in advertising and helps to distinguish between mediocrity and excellence in sales promotion and advertising.


HRPO 2301.  Human Resources Management. (3-3-0)

     This course includes the study of personnel policies and administration, education, training, job classification and analysis, labor supply, employment and testing, hours of work, labor union relations, and employee safety and health problems.


HRPO 2307. (MGMT 1373) Organizational Behavior. (3-3-0)

     This course presents a study of accepted principles of present day psychology that will be of practical value in business, personal efficiency, human relations and morale, personality and emotional health, personal leadership and teamwork exercises.


MRKG 1311. (MGMT 2371)  Principles of Marketing. (3-3-0)

     As an introduction to marketing, studies are made to relate the principles of marketing to marketing management situations. A brief analysis will be made of some of the economic, psychological and sociological factors which influence marketing activities.


BMGT 2368, 2369.  Management Practicum/Seminar. (3-1-20)

Prerequisite: Sophomore standing

Students may receive credit for only one co-op seminar per semester.

     The coop-seminar is a course through which the student earns college credit for his or her on-the-job training.  Those students wishing to receive the Associate in Applied Science in Management must complete two coop-seminars.  The Management coop-seminar can only be taken with any management course. The actual work experience for each individual will be developed by the employer and the coordinator.  The coop-seminar will be planned to prepare the student to think creatively, critically, and productively. Lab Fee: $10.00


Medical Office Technology

MDCA 1313. Medical Terminology. (3-3-0)

     A study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system. Includes structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.


POFM 1309. Medical Office Procedures.  (3-3-0)

     Introduction to basic medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, correspondence, and business transactions. Emphasis on human relations and customer service skills.


POFM 1321. Medical Transcription I.   (3-3-0)

     Fundamentals of medical transcription including basic reports such as history and physicals, discharge summaries, consultations, operative reports, and other medical reports. Emphasis on development of speed and accuracy.


POFM 1353. Medical Coding.  (3-3-0)

     Presentation and application of basic coding rules, principles, guidelines, and conventions utilizing various coding systems.


POFM 1327. Medical Insurance.  (3-3-0)

     Survey of medical insurance including the life cycle of various claim forms, terminology, litigation, patient relations, and ethical issues.


POFM 1380. Co-Op Education/Practicum.  (3-1-20)

     Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines the classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.  Lab Fee: $15.00

 

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