Business Supervision / Management
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in supervision/management and to prepare current leads, first line supervisors, and middle managers for promotion to higher level positions in business, industry, and/or government. Students are trained for both line (operation) and staff (direct support) positions. Placement is often dependent upon job availability and the successful completion of an entrance examination.
Degree and Certificate
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
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- Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree
- Certificate of Achievement
Related Information at Ohlone
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times.
- BSM-101 Fundamentals of Supervision
- BSM-102 Interpersonal Relations in the Workplace
- BSM-103 Management of Human Resources
- BSM-105 Operations Management
- BSM-106 Communication for Supervisors
- BSM-108 Leadership in Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Access the qualifications needed for a supervisor, which will include the POEM (Plan, Organize, Execute and Measure work to be performed) and the three P’s of management (Power, Position, and Politics), and discuss the analysis through constructive critique.
- Identify the use of effective and efficient leadership styles by analyzing the leader’s POEM strategy.
- Demonstrate the roles, responsibility, and expected results of people performing the supervisory/management and/or leadership roles in an organization by identifying the key concepts.
- Assess and analyze their own capabilities using real world case scenarios to gain an understanding of what is required to gain employment in this field.
- Identify the challenges and opportunities of being a manager in today’s high tech global economy.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using latest Project Management technology tools and software.
- Write papers in field of human resource management gauging the needs of a specific audience.
- Discuss good business ethics, social responsibility, and the vital role in the establishment of trust and honesty expected of supervisory/managers and leaders today.
Career Opportunities
Please visit the Counseling Department and Student Success Center for information.
Transfer Information
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Faculty
Full-time
- Lesley Buehler
