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Submitter's Information

Name

Sophia Possidon

Title

Business Instructor

Region

Los Angeles

College

Glendale Community College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Dr. Federico Saucedo

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Management I

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Business Management (050600)

Projected Start Date

09/01/25

Catalog Description


This Management (Basic Certificate) offers students exposure to the five essential functions of a manager: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling, providing students with a foundation in strategic and operational management practices. Students will develop listening skills crucial for effective leadership and teamwork, enabling them to foster stronger interpersonal relationships and facilitate better decision-making processes. The skill award equips students with the necessary tools to plan, deliver, and evaluate various types and lengths of speeches and oral presentations, fostering confidence in their communication abilities and preparing them to convey ideas persuasively to diverse audiences.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Enrollment Completer Projections are projections of number of students to earn certificate or degree annually - 15.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

This curriculum is designed for student who are preparing to work in an entry-level to mid- management position. This certificate program offers students exposure to the five essential functions of a manager: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling, providing students with a  foundation in strategic and operational management practices. Students will develop listening skills crucial for effective leadership and teamwork, enabling them to foster stronger interpersonal relationships and facilitate better decision-making processes. The certificate program equips students with the necessary tools to plan, deliver, and evaluate various types and lengths of speeches and oral presentations, fostering confidence in their communication abilities and preparing them to convey ideas persuasively to diverse audiences.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

9

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative


Program Narrative
The Management (Basic Certificate) program at GCC prepares students for entry- to mid-level management roles by offering focused training in planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. Core courses, including Introduction to Management and Human Relations in Business, develop leadership and teamwork skills, while electives like Public Speaking or Management Communications-Oral enhance communication. This program provides foundational management competencies, fostering employability, career growth, and pathways to advanced management credentials.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
BusAD 141  
Introduction to Management 
3Y1
BusAD 110  
 Human Relations in Business 
3Y1
 BusAD 152
Management Communications – Oral
3Y1
Speech 101 
Public Speaking
3Y1




Supporting Documents

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Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

NA

College

NA

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

NA

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Business Division - Management AS and Management II Certificate, Business Administration AST and AA.

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

Here is a list of community colleges in Los Angeles and Orange Counties offering Management-related degrees and certificates, with additional details incorporated:

Los Angeles County

  1. Los Angeles City College

    • Location: 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
    • Programs: Management Certificate
  2. Cerritos College

    • Location: 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
    • Programs: Management-related programs, including AA/AS degrees and Certificates
    • Enrollment Numbers (if applicable): 387, 276, 469, 377
  3. Compton College

    • Location: 1111 E Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90221
    • Programs: Business Management Certificate
    • Enrollment Numbers: 1, 0
  4. East Los Angeles College

    • Location: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
    • Programs: Management-related courses and Certificates
    • Enrollment Numbers: 17, 18, 18, 18
  5. El Camino College

    • Location: 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506
    • Programs: Business Management AA/AS and Certificates

Orange County

  1. Fullerton College

    • Location: 321 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
    • Programs: Business Management Certificate
  2. Saddleback College

    • Location: Mission Viejo, CA 92692
    • Programs: Management-focused degrees and certificates
  3. Santiago Canyon College

    • Location: 1465 N Batavia St, Orange, CA 92867
    • Programs: Business and Management degrees and certificates
  4. Irvine Valley College

    • Location: 5500 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618
    • Programs: Business programs with management courses

These colleges provide diverse opportunities for students seeking education in management, ranging from entry-level certificates to advanced associate degrees, tailored to meet local workforce needs. Also see LMI information for comprehensive numbers. 

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative) NA

Priority Sector

Management

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.  Not applicable. 

Submission Details

Published at

01/14/25 - 11:46 AM

Last edited at

02/07/25 - 08:47 AM by Gray Rakow

Status

Recommended

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Gray Rakow Super User   ·  02/07/25

Confirmation of collegial consultation has been uploaded to the application.

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Gray Rakow Super User   ·  02/05/25

As required by the LARC Program Recommendation Process, which is outlined on the LARC Program Recommendation webpage (https://losangelesrc.org/program-recommendation/), the LA Workforce Council Voting Members must be included in the collegial consultation process for new programs. If you have not already done so, please reach out to the LAWC voting members at colleges with similar programs (per your issued LMI report from LA COE) within the next week to ensure that any concerns or questions may be addressed prior to the upcoming business meeting. The current voting members are always available in the Resources section of the LARC Program Recommendation webpage. Please feel free to reach out with any questions (grakow@pasadena.edu).