MCCCD Program Description

Development of Professional Skills and Standards

Course: MGT109

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Explores the skills and qualities necessary to develop and maintain a successful professional life. Topics include management/leadership skill development, effective job search, image development, career advancement, gender issues, professional conduct, time/financial management, and human relations.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate effective career investigation techniques and career development planning in business. (I) 2. Complete paperwork necessary for job search including applications and resumes. (II) 3. Demonstrate appropriate interview preparation strategies and conduct. (II) 4. Identify and describe the components of a professional attitude as applied to selected positions within an organization. (III) 5. Identify techniques and demonstrate skills necessary for effective communication in a variety of business settings. (III) 6. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills in a variety of business situations. (III) 7. Identify and demonstrate study skills and success strategies which may be effective in the collegiate environment as well as in business settings. (III) 8. Identify and demonstrate effective goal identification and time/money management skills. (IV) 9. Identify and use techniques to develop healthy habits and manage stress in the workplace. (IV) 10. Identify and demonstrate the basic principles of team building and teamwork. (V) 11. Identify and explain key issues associated with career advancement. (VI) 12. Identify and explain major issues of change associated with the contemporary workplace. (VII) 13. Identify and explain major issues of change associated with the contemporary workplace. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Investigating and Choosing a Career in Business A. Matching Interests with Careers B. Conducting A Career Investigation C. Making a Job Profile D. Career Development Plan II. Effective Job Search A. Resume B. Application Letter C. Application Form D. Interview E. Thank you Note and Follow-up III. Developing a Professional Attitude and Image A. Personal Image Development 1. Positive Attitudes 2. Self-esteem 3. Self-Presentation B. Communication Skills 1. Verbal 2. Non-Verbal 3. Communication Styles of Men and Women 4. Inter-Cultural Communication C. Professional Skills Development 1. Traits of Successful People 2. Effective Work Habits 3. Productivity/Motivation 4. Effective Work Habits 5. Human Relations Skills 6. Dealing with Conflict 7. Improving Your Memory 8. Study Skills 9. Success Strategies 10. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving IV. Professionalism on the Job A. Time Management and Goal Setting B. Professional Etiquette C. Business Travel D. Managing Money E. Health and Stress Management V. Teamwork A. Team Building B. Working in Teams VI. Career Advancement A. Working With Supervisors B. Management and Leadership C. Careers in Management and Supervision D. Professional Growth/Lifelong Learning E. The Changing Nature of Employment VII. Contemporary Workplace Issues A. Drug Testing B. Smoking C. Parental Leave D. Day Care E. Ethics/Standards of Conduct F. AIDS G. Gender H. Ethnic Diversity in the Work Place I. Other E. Ethics/Standards of Conduct F. AIDS G. Other

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/23/1999

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.