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Management

Overview

Folsom Lake College's broad-based management curriculum offers introductory and specialized courses ranging from studies of standard corporate organization to analyzing the small business. Managers help organizations achieve their objectives through effective planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. The management program attempts to develop an understanding of the importance and diversity of its related fields.

This program prepares students for entry into a company management training program and upgrades the skills of those already working in industry, allowing them to advance to supervisory positions. Students planning vocations in personnel services or analyst positions in state or federal government service should also consider this degree program.

Degrees and Certificates Offered

  • A.A. in Public Management/Civil Service
  • Public Management/Civil Service Certificate
  • Division Dean Carlos Lopez
  • Department Chair Jennifer Black
  • Phone (916) 608-6849
  • Email lopezc@flc.losrios.edu

Associate Degree

A.A. in Public Management/Civil Service

This program is designed for students interested in careers in state, county, or municipal governments and community-based nonprofit organizations. The curriculum focuses on various competency areas for those wishing either to upgrade their managerial skills or enhance their existing abilities. This program prepares students for careers in civil service. The courses in the program are transferable to the CSU system.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
ACCT 301 Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 311 Managerial Accounting 4
BUS 340 Business Law 3
COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking 3
ECON C2002 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics 4
Total Units: 21

The Public Management/Civil Service Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See FLC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • provide a comprehensive introduction of the theoretical and practical field of public management.
  • develop an understanding of the role of the public manager as it relates to organizational relations, leadership, ethics, fiscal management and policy-making.
  • develop an understanding of the political, intergovernmental, and external environments in which public managers operate.
  • enhance the students’ academic writing skills for public sector employment.
  • prepare students with the skills and knowledge to work in the public and nonprofit sectors.

Career Information

Program career opportunities include entry level public and non-profit agency careers including Public or Civil Service Program Analyst, Public or Civil Service Program Specialist, Public or Civil Service Program Officer, Non-Profit Agency Worker, Auditor, and Non-Profit Agency Assistant Director.

Certificate of Achievement

Public Management/Civil Service Certificate

This program is designed for students interested in careers in state, county, or municipal governments and community based non-profit organizations. The curriculum focuses on various competency areas for those wishing either to upgrade their managerial skills or enhance their existing abilities. This program prepares students entering Civil Service careers.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Certificate Requirements
Course Code Course Title Units
ACCT 301 Financial Accounting (4) 4
ACCT 311 Managerial Accounting 4
BUS 300 Introduction to Business 3
MGMT 362 Techniques of Management 3
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
MGMT 372 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior (3)
POLS C1000 American Government and Politics (3)
PRJMGT 300 Introduction to Project Management (3)
MGMT 498 Work Experience in Management (0.5 - 4)
Total Units: 17

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • identify the various types of public and Civil Service agencies; their administrative structures, lines of authority, roles and accountability.
  • define the various levels, roles and concepts, and functions of public management and Civil Service.
  • describe the political, intergovernmental and environmental, and ethical impacts facing public managers.
  • distinguish the various federal, state and local fiscal planning cycles and their implications for policy making and program evaluation.
  • review the development and management of government budgets, including budget formats, budget cycles, budget processes, operating budgets, analysis of revenue and expenditures, related expenditure controls, and cash management and accounting.

Career Information

Program career opportunities include entry level public and non-profit agency careers including Public or Civil Service Program Analyst, Public or Civil Service Program Specialist, Public or Civil Service Program Officer, Non-Profit Agency Worker, Auditor, and Non-Profit Agency Assistant Director.

Management (MGMT) Courses

MGMT 310 Introduction to Public Management

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides an introduction to the field of public management. It introduces students to the fundamental components of public management including public organizational relations and roles, leadership, ethics, fiscal management and policy making. It also addresses the political, intergovernmental, and external environments in which public managers function.

MGMT 315 Government Relations and Policy Development

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides a practical overview of the public policy process and its implication for government decision-making. It explores a number of concepts associated with policy analysis and aims to provide students with practical hands-on skills that can be used in a variety of policy settings. Topics covered in this course will include policy writing and research, political lobbying, the legislative process, stakeholder consensus building, and ethics in policy making.

MGMT 362 Techniques of Management

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is designed for entrepreneurs and other managers as well as those entering mid-management positions. It focuses on primary management functions of planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. Related skills such as time management, cost control, performance evaluation, motivation, communication techniques, and the social responsibility of managers are also emphasized. The course provides a clear understanding of management and leadership tasks as well as skill development in essential management activities.

MGMT 372 Human Relations and Organizational Behavior

  • Units:3
  • Hours:54 hours LEC
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course emphasizes the psychology of human relations management. It covers human interaction principles that build confidence, competence, leadership and management plans and positive attitudes in work organizations. Topics include the basis for human behavior, perception, communication, motivation, performance improvement, group behavior, negotiation, ethics and social responsibility.

MGMT 495 Independent Studies in Management

  • Units:1 - 3
  • Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

Please see the current catalog.

MGMT 498 Work Experience in Management

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Hours:27 - 216 hours LAB
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Enrollment Limitation:Student must be in a paid or non-paid internship, volunteer opportunity, or job related to career interests.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • General Education:Local GE L7B
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within the field of Management. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforceÍľ completing required forms which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work siteÍľ and developing workplace skills and competencies. During the semester, the student is required to attend orientation. Students must complete 27 hours of related paid or unpaid work experience for .5 unit. An additional 27 hours of related work experience is required for each additional .5 unit. The course may be taken for a maximum of 16 units. Students should have access to a computer, the Internet, and some computer media such as a USB drive to store data files. Online students must have an email account. Only one Work Experience course may be taken per semester.

MGMT 499 Experimental Offering in Management

  • Units:0.5 - 4
  • Prerequisite:None.
  • Transferable:CSU
  • Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

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