Business and Management Strategies for the Private and Public Sectors

REVISED

Fall 2013, Winter 2014 and Spring 2014 quarters

Faculty

Theresa Aragon political science, public administration , Lee Lyttle public administration, urban planning, librarianship

Fields of Study

business and management

Preparatory for studies or careers in

public or private-sector management, business, international affairs

Description

This year-long, weekend-intensive, business and management program will assess business, management, and leadership in both the public and private sectors.  We will explore these in the context of contemporary technological advances and globalization.  Organizations and governmental agencies will be examined within their economic, political, and social environment.  Organizational development and management strategies will be analyzed in terms of current and future utility and the delivery of the public good.  Traditional elements of management such as decision making, strategic planning, organizational behavior, human resources, and conflict management are incorporated throughout the program.  Application of theory and enhancement of critical thinking will occur through problem solving and case study analyses.  Assignments will place a heavy emphasis on developing analytical, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills through dialogue, seminars, critical essays, training modules, research papers, and formal presentations.  Managerial skills will be developed through scenario building, scripting, role-play, and case development among other techniques.

Fall quarter will focus on self-assessment, interpersonal management skills, leadership, strategic management, and conflict management.  Learning objectives will include the development of interpersonal managerial skills, team building, and developing an understanding of leadership in both business and governmental settings. 

Winter quarter will focus on strategic management theory, policy analysis, and developing the ability to plan and execute a strategic plan. Learning objectives will include developing an understanding of basic finance, economic, and strategic management concepts.  Skill development objectives will include the ability to utilize analytical tools to assess a company’s or agency’s performance and to develop recommendations to ensure continued success in either sector. 

Spring quarter will focus on applying managerial skills and strategic management concepts and analytical tools in the workplace via internships.  Selected concepts in change management and managing people will be analyzed in terms of their utility in the workplace. Learning objectives will include developing an understanding of change management and of managing people.  Skill development objectives will include the ability to critique and apply people and change management concepts in the public or private sector workplace.

Advertised Schedule

9a-5p Sat/Sun (six weekends per quarter; fall: Sep. 28-29, Oct. 12-13, 26-27, Nov. 2-3, Nov. 23-24, Dec. 7-8; winter and spring: TBA)
Note that the first classes are the weekend before week one of fall quarter.

Campus Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Hybrid Online Learning 25 - 49% Delivered Online

Books

Greener Store

Internship Required

In Spring Quarter students must complete an In-program Internship Learning Contract (designed for this program) in consultation with the faculty and Academic Advising.

Offered During

Weekend

Program Revisions