Course Description:

This course is an exploration of salon management and the concepts and skills related to personal and business management. Topics include professional ethics, goal setting, salon operation and management and record keeping. This course is 2 lecture and 4 lab hours (96 contact hours). Upon successful completion of the course the student will be awarded 3 semester credit hours.

Course Focus:

The main focus of this course is to teach the student the concepts, skills and operations necessary to supervise and manage a hair styling salon. Emphasis will be placed on the daily operations, record keeping, inventory control and supervision.

Proof of a high school diploma or GED
Must be at least 17 years of age.

Co-Requisites:

CSME 1291,CSME 2401, & CSME 1551

A.Create a salon portfolio

B.Demonstrate an understanding of salon operations.(SCANS)

C.Demonstrate an understanding of salon ethics and goals.

D.Demonstrate organizational skills related to salon management.(SCANS)

E.Explain how management assists in reaching personal and family goals.

F.Identify effective supervisory techniques. (SCANS) 

G.Understand the risk and profit motive factor.

H.Understand the elements and advantages of the free enterprise system.

I.Explain the role of small business in the free enterprise system.(SCANS)

J.Identify and explain the rules, regulations and sanitary requirements necessary to obtain a hair salon license in the State of Texas.

K.Identify and explain the types of salon ownership.

L.Develop a business plan.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

A.Given the stipulations for an individual portfolio to be assembled during the semester and completed before the semester ends, the student will use course competencies A, B, C, and D, to complete the portfolio. Performance will be satisfactory if the project produced is consistent with the project guidelines and includes all the essential elements.

Given the guidelines for a group project to be developed in and outside of class, the student will use course competencies G, H, I, J, K and L to develop a business plan for a styling salon. Performance will be satisfactory if the plan produced is consistent will project guidelines and includes all essential elements.Given the guidelines for effective supervision, the student will outline the basic elements sound supervision.

Recommended Reference:
Salon Management for Cosmetology Students; Milady Delmar Publishing

DRESS CODE:

Students in the cosmetology operator program are expected to be self motivated individuals and to stay on task at all times. Students must be dressed professionally and appropriately in accordance with the department dress code and must wear a lab coat at all times. Students who are not dressed in the proper uniform will not be allowed to clock in.