Business management encompasses logistics and coordination of activities in an organizational enterprise. In this program, high school students develop a practical understanding of policy creation and resource allocation as a means to achieve institutional objectives.
What you will learn:
- Explain and practice the influence of personality, values, attitudes and perceptions of organizational behavior through the application of motivational theories to organizational scenarios.
- Analyze and apply leadership theories, including power bases and influence tactics.
- Explore the role marketing plays in any organization.
- Develop a practical understanding of cost-effective marketing strategy and product planning/development.
- Examine case studies, apply findings and themes to real-world challenges as a means to guide strategic-decision making.
- Skills critical to professional success and/or success in postsecondary education (creativity, collaboration, communication, presentation, organization and problem solving, resilience and growth mindset, among others) are infused throughout the program.
Upon completion, students will get:
- Earn a UC San Diego Extension award of completion
- 3 pre-college credits by UC San Diego Extension
- UC San Diego Extension Transcript
- Build personal profile.
- Resume building
- Interview practice to prepare for entrance into the workforce
- Prepare a project presentation
Listen to our students:
Course 1: Organizational Behavior
This course will explore human behavior at the individual, interpersonal and group levels, including how organizational structure affects behavior. The emphasis will be on managerial roles, historical evolution of management, ethics and behavior in multicultural contexts. We will look at practices within organizations that encourage or hamper effective behavior. The course will blend case discussions and skill-oriented activities. High school students will practice skills that managers need to improve workplace relationships and performance.
- An understanding of organizational behavior
- Personal relations
- What managers do
- Role of organizational behavior
- Defining teams
- Groups vs. teams
- Group characteristics
- Cultural differences in negotiations
- Tools of organizational behavior
- Critical Thinking: analyze any given problems by showing evidence.
- Communication: effectively communicate thought in a clear, well-organized manner.
- Self-awareness/Interpersonal Skills: apply self-assessment and reflection strategies to interpersonal, work, community, career, and educational pathways.
- Leadership Skills: develop the skills that are essential for any leaders or business manager.
- Professional Skills: develop professional skills within the business management realm. Students have the opportunity to explore in organizational behavior.
- Business Management Skills: Learn and understand how business works. Gain experience of the vital elements to achieve success.
Available course:
Course: Organizational Behavior
Online Class Schedule:
Jan 23, 2022 (Sun): 5-8 PM (PST)
Jan 25, 2022 (Tue): 5-8 PM (PST)
Jan 27, 2022 (Thu): 5-8 PM (PST)
Feb 06, 2022 (Sun): 5-8 PM (PST)
Feb 08, 2022 (Tue): 5-8 PM (PST)
Cost: Contact us *Scholarship opportunities are available.
Course 2: Elements of Marketing
This course will focus on integrated marketing communications and explore the building blocks of effective marketing programs and campaigns. High school students will learn how to incorporate effective marketing tools into their careers and the strategies of their organizations by learning best practices from case studies. We will also discuss marketing career options. Students will gain experience in a variety of industry sectors and will develop the basics of a marketing plan for a company of their choice.
Course 3: Business Decision Making
This course will allow high school students to refine the skills required for professional leadership by practicing business management techniques in small-group settings. High school students will examine day-to-day management challenges in the workplace, determine alternative responses and approaches, and recommend solutions with appropriate feedback. Case studies will give participants a chance to integrate all they have learned about the many dimensions of technical and interpersonal management.