UCLA Extension winter holiday closure: December 21 through January 1. Learn More

Management Theory, Policy and Process

MGMT X 190

Develop your management skills with this introductory course on the theory and applications of managerial functions.

READ MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $855.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn about the theories of management and how to use them in practice in a wide variety of organizational settings
  • Accomplish organizational goals by learning how to manage people and resources
  • Apply theories to managerial problem solving and decision making
  • Learn about leadership and communication, as well as working through contemporary management issues

About this course:

This course presents the theory and application of managerial functions; the processes of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in a wide variety of organizational settings; and how the management of people and resources can accomplish organizational goals. Systems theory, contingency approaches, and socio-technical systems are used to explain managerial problem solving and decision making in organizational contexts and a global environment. Other topics include motivation and participation, leadership and communication, management information systems, human resources management, management of technology, managerial ethics and other contemporary management issues. Transferable for UC credit.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Matthew Friedman
400314
Fee:
$855.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Management by Richard L. Daft
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
401863
Fee:
$855.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.

 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue May 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue May 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue May 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue May 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143
Lecture
Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 3143

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Ready to start
your future?
By signing up, you agree to UCLA Extension’s Privacy Policy.

vector icon of building

Corporate Education

Learn how we can help your organization meet its professional development goals and corporate training needs.

Learn More

vector icon of building

Donate to UCLA Extension

Support our many efforts to reach communities in need.

Innovation Programs

Student Scholarships

Lifelong Learning

See More