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The University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is offering GERO 550: Administration and Systems Management in Spring 2018. The course, taught by Gretchen Brickson, provides an overview of concepts, issues, and approaches related to management of Aging Services. It covers topics such as self-management, effective communication, leadership, team-building, strategic planning, and system development. The course is divided into four sections, focusing on what managers do, how they decide what to do, the skills and approaches needed to lead, and how to position a program or organization within the broader community. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply relevant concepts and principles to management issues, describe the role of managers, and analyze organizations that serve older adults. The required readings include "The Gerontologist as an Administrator" by Giordano and Rich, as well as assigned articles. The course grade is based on class participation, a case study memo, a book review, a final paper, and a final paper presentation. The instructor emphasizes academic integrity, adhering to the University's Student Conduct Codes, and strictly prohibits plagiarism.