BusinessPrinciples of Management

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In this on-line course, you’ll learn the main functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Start your free trial today, no credit card required.
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ACE Credit®-recommended for 3.0 semester credits
Course description
Sophia's Principles of Management course is designed to introduce you to the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course describes the skills and techniques required by a manager to perform these functions. Specifically, you will learn about the stages of decision making, ethical business strategies, goal setting, communication skills, and global awareness.
Assessments and grading
This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 16 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessment) with an overall score of 70% or better.
Learning outcomes

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