Applied Management pulls from many different philosophies, theories and practices to make up a field dedicated to unique systems of management. Students of Applied Management gain an understanding of these different ideas to learn how to become functional, effective managers in real-life business settings. From developing team building skills to mastering the art of interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, Applied Management students will take classes in management, managerial communication, human resources, technology management and more to prepare them for leading edge careers. Through exercises, exams and assignments, these theories and ideas are then directly applied to real-world business problems, and students learn how to assess situations, become effective managers and understand how scientific and subjective techniques work together to promote a profitable, progressive business.

The following courses are offered by schools like University of California – Irvine and MIT. Through these quality programs, students are exposed to principles of applied macroeconomics, international economics, training and human resources development, managerial communication, management strategies, team building and project management. Project management skills are especially important for managers in technical fields like engineering. They learn how to use research, their technical knowledge and business management principles to become strong leaders and motivate employees. Readings come from works like “Giving and Receiving Feedback,” “Harnessing the Science of Persuasion,” and “The Ladder of Inference.”

• Training and Human Resources Development [UC Irvine] – Learn how to manage a team and train a diverse workforce in this class.
• Applied Macro- and International Economics[MIT] – This course helps students understand the economics of developed countries, transitioning societies and markets experiencing a crisis.
• Advanced Managerial Communication [MIT] – Learn real-world skills like interpersonal communication, oral presentation, planning and conducting a meeting, and more in this applied management class.
• Building and Leading Effective Teams [MIT] – This course helps professionals and students develop their leadership skills.
• Project Management [MIT] – Engineering students learn how to be effective project managers, researchers and team builders in this course.