MNGT 255 - Introduction to Management

Course Description:
This introductory course examines the multi-faceted role of managers and leaders within the organization. Issues such as planning and controls, managing the team and group dynamics, and creating and leading change will be examined within the cultural context of the organization. Decision making and communication skills from a management perspective will be developed in light of sustainability, ethical, and diversity issues combined with a constantly changing competitive environment.

3 Credits

Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR

Required Materials:

A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca).

NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR

Required Materials:

A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca).

Software Requirements:

Microsoft Office 2007 or higher, and
One of:
- Internet Explorer,
- Mozilla Firefox, or
- Google Chrome.

Important Notes:

You begin on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by the instructor.

One two-month course extension may be purchased up to two business days prior to your course end date.

For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Technical Requirements

Continuing Education Students
- Required Materials:
- A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca).
Distance Education Students
- Required Materials:
- A textbook is required for this course. Please refer to current booklist on the SAIT Bookstore website (http://bookstore.sait.ca).
- Software Requirements:
  - Microsoft Office 2007 or higher, and
  - One of:
    - Internet Explorer,
    - Mozilla Firefox, or
    - Google Chrome.
- Important Notes:
  - You begin on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by the instructor.
  - One two-month course extension may be purchased up to two business days prior to your course end date.
  - For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca.