Business Management Overview
Knowledge of business management is essential to functioning effectively in today’s workforce and moving up the career ladder!
Whether you already have supervisory responsibilities or you want to move up to a management position in your organization, this course will provide you with the fundamentals you will need to learn how to supervise and work with others, lead and motivate a team, and manage workflow and operations. Effective leadership requires an understanding of people and diversity, an ability to adapt to change, and knowledge of decision-making and planning processes. Business Management from Blackstone will give you the background you need to lead your organization to a successful future.
Learn the skills you need to add value to your position or move ahead:
- Use examples of historical success to guide you
- Apply the principles of ethical decision-making
- Foster an environment which encourages innovation
- Learn how to lead your organization in the global marketplace
- Establish work teams to enhance effectiveness
- Attract, develop and retain a successful workforce
- Manage diversity in a changing world
- Establish standards to achieve organizational goals and monitor performance
Topics covered in Business Management include:
- History of Management
- Organizational Environments and Cultures
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Planning and Decision Making
- Organizational Strategy
- Innovation and Change
- Global Management
- Designing Adaptive Organizations
- Managing Teams
- Managing Human Resource Systems
- Managing Individuals and a Diverse Workforce
- Motivation and Leadership
- Managing Information
- Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations
Business Management Course Curriculum
Unit 1: Blackstone’s Skills for Success
- Discover How You Learn
- Find a Place to Study
- Learn How to Study
Unit 2: Office Technology & Keyboarding
- Introduction to Computers
- Keyboarding
- The Internet
- Other Types of Office Technology
Unit 3: Management Practices & Principles
- The Supervisor: Manager and Leader
- Effective Communication
- Creating a Positive Work Climate
- Building Teams and Managing Conflict
- Delegation
- Developing Job Expectations
- Recruiting Employees
- Selecting Employees
- Orienting and Training Employees
- Performance Evaluation
- Disciplining Employees
Unit 4: Creating an Effective Workplace Environment
- Aspects of a Positive Workplace Environment
- Communication
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Team Building
Unit 5: Business Management 1
- Management
- History of Management
- Organizational Environments and Cultures
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
Unit 6: Business Management 2
- Planning and Decision Making
- Organizational Strategy
- Innovation and Change
- Global Management
Unit 7: Business Management 3
- Designing Adaptive Organizations
- Managing Teams
- Managing Human Resource Systems
- Managing Individuals and a Diverse Work Force
Unit 8: Business Management 4
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Managing Communication
Unit 9: Business Management 5
- Control
- Managing Information
- Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations
Unit 10: Critical Thinking Skills
- Introduction to Critical Thinking and the PANIC Method
- Inference and Judgment
- Metacognition
- Forming Strong Conclusions through Predicting
- Rhetorical Strategies
- Critical Theories
- Deductive Reasoning
- Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking
Unit 11: English Usage and Written Communication
- Parts of Speech
- Parts of a Sentence
- Pronouns, Verbs, and Agreement
- Sentence Types and Punctuation
- Written Communications
Unit 12: Time & Stress Management
- LifeTime Patterns (Values)
- The Power of LifeTime Habits
- Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes
- Choosing Your Priorities
- Planning and Scheduling Activities
- Interruptions, the #1 TimeThief
- TimeLogs
- TimeTips
- Self-Esteem and Time Management
- Stress Management
Business Management Course Materials
Blackstone will provide you with the following tools for your success in the course, all of which are included in your tuition:
Blackstone Business Management Study Guides
Twelve units designed by Blackstone Career Institute will guide you through the Business Management certificate course. Five of the units accompany the textbook described below and break down the material you are learning chapter by chapter. Answers are provided for textbook review questions so you can gage how you are doing at every step.
MGMT4 by Chuck Williams, South-Western/Cengage Learning
This comprehensive textbook presents today’s latest research in the field of management in an engaging and student-friendly style. This edition includes enhanced coverage of corporate social responsibility. The text provides multiple examples that help to put the management concepts and practices into perspective.
Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor
Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.
Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center
You will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can download your study units, take exams and receive instantaneous Grade Reports, chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, and receive news about Blackstone.
Business Management Course Tuition
A quality education is an investment in your future. Blackstone’s home study certificate training programs are designed to be affordable while providing excellence in education and student services. The knowledge and skills you gain during the time you are working toward your certificate at BCI is what sets us apart and will set you apart from other employees. Your employment options will grow as you gain an expertise in a specialized area and you will be prepared with the knowledge you need to advance your career and earn more money.
Your Business Management tuition fee includes:
- All instruction, exam evaluation, and grading of homework assignments
- Access to our state-of-the-art Online Student Center
- Instructor-led chats throughout your training period
- Lifetime access to student forums and chat rooms
- Full student services and support during your program, including unlimited e-mail, fax, and telephone support
- Brand new, latest edition textbook included with your certificate course
- Comprehensive and up-to-date study guides prepared by faculty and reviewed by subject matter experts
- Exam grade reports with references for questions answered incorrectly
- Official BCI school transcript
- An embossed Business Management certificate upon completion of program requirements
Regular Tuition Price $858
Payment Plan Options
We offer a payment plan with a 100% approval rate for our Business Skills Signature Series courses—you are already pre-approved for a low down payment and low monthly installments so you can afford your BCI training!
Student Tuition 0% Interest Free Program
I will pay a $168.00 down payment & 10 monthly payments of $69.00 with 0% finance charge for a total of $858.00.
Methods of Payment
You may use your Visa, Discover, Master Card, or American Express Card to securely enroll over the phone. Call 1-800-826-9228 to enroll today!
