Business Management Professional - Austin Peay State University
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Business Management Professional

185 Hours
Beginner
English

Leading a team of colleagues or managing your own staff requires a set of leadership skills that are often few and far between in today’s business culture. Understanding the personalities working for you and with you, while also maneuvering to get the most out of the different skill sets and personalities on your staff is essential to effective leadership and productive management.

With this Business Management Professional Program, offered by our accredited school partners, this collection of skills and knowledge will ensure students understand the delicate balance of leadership, motivation, delegation, and authority while fostering an environment of encouragement and teamwork. From business communication and basic supervision to the fundamentals of leadership and project management, this combination of courses ensures students will emerge with the confidence to make the tough decisions managers are faced with every day coupled with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a true leader. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Module 1: History of Management
• Management Functions
• Managerial Roles
• Kinds of Managers
• Mistakes Managers Make
• Origins of Management
• Scientific Management
• Bureaucratic and Administrative Management
• Human Relations Management
Module 2: Organizational Environments and Responsibilities
• Changing Environments
• General Environment
• Specific Environment
• Organizational Cultures
• Workplace Deviance
• Influences on Ethical Decision Making
• To Whom Are Organizations Socially Responsible?
• Social Responsibility and Economic Performance
Module 3: Planning and Organizational Strategy
• Benefits and Pitfalls of Planning
• How to Make a Plan That Works
• Steps and Limits to Rational Decision Making
• Sustainable Competitive Advantage
• Strategy-Making Process
• Corporate & Industry Level Strategies
• Firm-Level Strategies
Module 4: Innovation and Global Management
• Why Innovation Matters
• Managing Innovation
• Managing Change
• Global Business, Trade Rules, and Trade Agreements
• Forms for Global Business
• Finding the Best Business Climate
• Becoming Aware of Cultural Differences
Module 5: Designing Adaptive Organizations and Managing Teams
• Departmentalization
• Organizational Authority
• Job Design
• Interorganizational & Interorganizational Processes
• The Good & Bad of Using Teams
• Kinds of Teams
• Work Team Characteristics
• Enhancing Work Team Effectiveness
Module 6: Human Resource Systems, Individuals and Diverse Workforce
• Employment Legislation
• Recruiting
• Selecting
• Training
• Performance Appraisal
• Compensation & Employee Separation
• Surface-Level Diversity
• Deep-Level Diversity
• Managing Diversity
Module 7: Motivation and Leadership
• Basics of Motivation
• Equity Theory
• Expectancy, Reinforcement, & Goal-Setting Theories
• Leaders Vs. Managers
• Who Leaders Are and What Leaders Do
• Path-Goal Theory
• Normative Decision Theory
• Visionary Leadership
Module 8: Managing Communication and Control
• Perception and Communication Problems
• Kinds of Communication
• Managing One-on-One Communication
• Managing Organization Wide Communication
• The Control Process
• Control Methods
• What to Control?
Module 9: Managing Information, Service, and Operations
• Strategic Importance of Information
• Characteristics and Costs of Useful Information
• Capturing, Processing, and Protecting Information
• Accessing and Sharing Information and Knowledge
• Productivity
• Quality
• Service Operations
• Manufacturing Operations
• Inventory

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Flexibility
With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.
Support
Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.
Relevancy
We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.
Certification
Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.
Simulations and Case Studies
Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.
Engaging and Interactive
Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

Program Description



Leading a team of colleagues or managing your own staff requires a set of leadership skills that are often few and far between in today’s business culture. Understanding the personalities working for you and with you, while also maneuvering to get the most out of the different skill sets and personalities on your staff is essential to effective leadership and productive management.

With this Business Management Professional Program, offered by our accredited school partners, this collection of skills and knowledge will ensure students understand the delicate balance of leadership, motivation, delegation, and authority while fostering an environment of encouragement and teamwork. From business communication and basic supervision to the fundamentals of leadership and project management, this combination of courses ensures students will emerge with the confidence to make the tough decisions managers are faced with every day coupled with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a true leader. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

FAQ

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.