I developed the new Operations Management course for the Business Management program at Western Technical College to introduce students to the core concepts of operations management and its impact on organizational success. The course covers essential skills, from managing daily operations to planning and executing long-term projects, providing a comprehensive understanding of how businesses function efficiently.

Students will explore how organizations manage tasks, streamline processes, and gain a competitive edge. The course also introduces key topics such as project management, supply chain management, and inventory management, giving students a solid foundation in operational practices.

This course offers students a practical, cost-effective introduction to operational theories and hands-on experience with tools commonly used in business. By applying these principles, students will be able to enhance operational efficiency, lower costs, and contribute to long-term business strategies.

Jamie Hammond - Business Management program instructor

I developed a new Organizational Behavior course that will be used in the Business Management program at Western Technical College. This is the first core course in the program and it is designed to introduce students to human behaviors in the workplace. This course provides an overview of organizational behavior with readings, graphics, and videos all located in one convenient place. Additionally, effective communication is emphasized and students are encouraged to cultivate a growth mindset. By incorporating business communication concepts, students can explore the correlation between communication and workplace behaviors. Additionally, by periodically addressing a growth mindset throughout the course, students are encouraged to reflect on their attitudes and behaviors in both college and the workplace.

This resource was developed for a new Principles of Management course to be used in the Business Management program at Western Technical College. This course is designed to introduce students to the POLC framework as well as basic business concepts. Each concept will be covered in more detail in subsequent classes in the program.

This project has great potential to eliminate unnecessary costs and time to students by offering them an overview of business in general, as well as an overview of what’s to come in the program. Students will learn the basics while preparing to go more in depth as the program progresses.

Overall, this project has been a great experience for us. We hope to hear positive feedback from faculty and students.