Course description

This course introduces students to the study and practice of managing with the view to preparing prospective executive and administrative assistants and office managers, to support their middle and senior managers and board members as part of the executive team in a variety of organizations. Managerial functions and roles are explored in many contexts through case studies and simulations as students apply managerial principles and best practices across a wide spectrum of situations. The importance of confidentiality and the adherence to high ethical standards and practices is emphasized to ensure that their managers can meet their unit and organizational goals in accordance with their values and mission.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Spring 2024 registration opens March 11, 2024. Fall 2024 registration opens July 22, 2024.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery