MAN-2100 Principles of Management

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of organizational management. The emphasis of the course is to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage an organization. This course is especially relevant to those who are currently serving in, or aspire to be promoted to, supervisory and managerial positions within private, public, or federal sector organizations. To achieve this outcome, the course explores management from the perspective of planning, organizing, controlling, leading, and staff development. Specific topics addressed include leadership, teamwork, motivating employees, decision making, conflict, organizational culture and structure, stakeholder management, business and corporate strategy, change management, and business ethics. Students will examine management as a function of controlling organizational resources for the purpose of achieving organizational goals and explore management's role in the efficient and effective use of resources.

Advisory: Students who completed MAN-3010: Principles of Management at Thomas Edison State University before August of 2018 should not take this course, as credit will not be awarded for both courses.

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Accelerated Courses (MAN-2100-AC):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

e-Pack® (MAN-2100-EP):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Guided Study (MAN-2100-GS):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Online Courses (MAN-2100-OL):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Credits: 3

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MAN-4150 Change Management

This course provides students with an introduction to principles of managing change in organizations including different thinking styles regarding change management, and the basic principles that apply to any complex change process, and practical application on how to work with individuals, teams, and organizations to master change. The course provides students with knowledge of change and the change process, an understanding of the challenges to change, models to follow to manage change, and communication strategies regarding change and consolidating change into the organization.

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Online Courses (MAN-4150-OL):

Jul 2026,  Sep 2026,  Nov 2026,  Jan 2027,  Mar 2027,  May 2027

Credits: 3

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PSY-3600 Organizational Theory

Organizational Theory explores organizational structures, processes, and outcomes. The approach to these issues is primarily analytical and theoretical. Specific concerns are presented within the context of the nature and types of organizations, organizational processes and environments, and organizational effectiveness. Students will also examine the history of organizational theory through the words and ideas of master theorists.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory psychology course.

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Accelerated Courses (PSY-3600-AC):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Guided Study (PSY-3600-GS):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Online Courses (PSY-3600-OL):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Self-Directed Courses (PSY-3600-SD): This course is offered every term.

Credits: 3

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PSY-3630 Industrial Psychology

Industrial Psychology emphasizes the application of psychological theories and research to staffing and development functions.

Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to PSY-1010: Introduction to Psychology or SOC-1010: Introduction to Sociology with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge.

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e-Pack® (PSY-3630-EP):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Credits: 3

MAN-3730 Managerial Communications

Managerial Communications is an upper-level undergraduate course that explores key theories and strategies of contemporary organizational communications. It recognizes that challenges exist for creating and implementing effective communication both inside organizations – between individuals and groups, and outside organizations – with markets, partners, and influential third parties.

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Accelerated Courses (MAN-3730-AC):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Guided Study (MAN-3730-GS):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Online Courses (MAN-3730-OL):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

TECEP® Examination (MAN-3730-TE):

Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027

Credits: 3

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