Degrees and Certificates Information (College Catalog)
Management is, and will continue to be, one of the most crucial functions in the survival and growth of every business and organization. Literally every type of organization employs managers at all levels.
Why Management?
Managers and their organizations influence Americans in many ways. And the success of an organization is largely determined by how well it is managed. Most of us are born in a hospital (an organization), educated by public or private schools (all organizations), and buy virtually all of our consumable products and services from businesses (organizations). Organizations play a vital role in our lives and understanding how they operate and how they are managed is important.
What is Management?
Management is the process of getting things done, effectively and efficiently, through people and other resources. Effective management involves planning the goals and strategy of the organization, organizing people and tasks to achieve the goals, leading, motivating, and directing people in achieving the goals, and controlling the entire process through the use of data analysis, performance monitoring, and correction. Every organization needs skilled managers to achieve its objectives as a business.
Who Should Consider A Management Career?
If you plan to own and operate your own small business, management skills are a must. If you appreciate variety in your work and enjoy making decisions and working in a fast-paced environment, then management may be the challenge you're looking for. If you communicate well and like people, then you will enjoy the considerable time managers spend interacting with other people. Management work is rich and meaningful. Making critical decisions under intense pressure, and making them well, can be a major source of intrinsic satisfaction. Developing and nurturing a team of great people is both fun and rewarding. Watching your plans and strategies result in business success is gratifying.
What Are The Job Opportunities?
Virtually every organization is in need of good managers. Executive, administrative, and managerial workers make up one of the fastest growing job segments. Companies are continually recruiting and offering positions to candidates with the training and experience to manage capital and human resources. Managers can earn anywhere from entry level salaries into six figures depending on the level of responsibility and experience brought to the job.
Sacramento City College offers an introductory management course, as well as more specialized courses in supervision, public administration, human relations and organizational behavior, social responsibility and ethics, diversity management, human resources, and other areas.