BUSINESS, MARKETING & FINANCE
The Business, Marketing and Finance Career Pathway prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing and managing business operations, marketing activities that reach organizational objectives and careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management. Learn more about the different programs available to you below or view the following career pathway brochures: Business, Marketing, and Finance.
Accounting Operations
Administrative Assistant
Business Supervision and Management
Customer Assistance Technology
Academy of Entrepreneurship
Academy of Finance
International Business
Medical Administrative Specialist
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Accounting Applications 1
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required.
Accounting Applications 2-5
These courses are designed to continue the study of accounting principles in various entities.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Administrative Office Technology 1
This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity. This course explores and expands the core competencies in the areas of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher-level office procedures, tasks and communications skills through the use of technology.
Business Software Applications 1
This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.
Digital Design 1
This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry. The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; decision-making activities, and digital imaging.
Administrative Office Technology 2
This course explores and expands the competencies learned in Administrative Office Technology 1 and promotes application of higher-level office procedures tasks and communication skills.
Administrative Office Technology 3
This course expands the competencies learned in Administrative Office Technology 2.
BUSINESS SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Business & Entrepreneurial Principles
This course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include communication skills, various forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management skills, leadership skills, human resources management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity. Emphasis is placed on job readiness and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.
Legal Aspects of Business
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.
Business Supervision 1
This course continues the study of business supervisory functions and business law concepts. Students are required to perform higher-level thinking and decision-making and to use technology as a resource to efficiently perform supervisory functions. Students will analyze current and emerging workplace trends and issues and determine potential impact on career and job objectives and workplace performance.
Business Supervision 2
This course continues the study of business supervisory/management functions and business law concepts.
Business Supervision 3
This course continues the study of business supervisory/management functions and business law concepts.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Customer Assistance 1
This course places emphasis on developing proficiency with computer skills, telephone skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, stress management, and employability skills as tools for obtaining customer care positions.
Customer Assistance 2
This course is designed to build upon the experiences and content of Customer Care 1.
ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Principles of Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to provide the basic principles of entrepreneurship including the role of the entrepreneur; entrepreneurship as a career; ethics in business; and the principles of marketing, financing, and managing a business.
Business Management & Law
This course is designed to provide an introduction to business management techniques. Course content includes human relations, decision-making, communication techniques, business law concepts, and characteristics of the American enterprise system.
Business Ownership
This course is designed to prepare students as entrepreneurs; to present entrepreneurship as a worthy career path; to provide students with the skills needed to realistically evaluate business ownership potential; and to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.
ACADEMY OF FINANCE
Financial & Business Technology
This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of financial data processing including theory, flow-charting, and terminology essential for careers in the financial industry. Course content includes hands-on data entry and microcomputer applications using commercially prepared software in the areas of text editing, database management, business records, bookkeeping, and electronic spreadsheets.
Accounting Applications 1
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required.
Financial Operations
This course is designed to present basic topics in macro and microeconomics and the principles and practices of banking, credit, and consumer lending in the United States. Additional emphasis is placed on money, credit and banking; economic growth and stability; use of limited resources; characteristics of different economic systems and institutions; taxation and budgeting; labor management relations; and sales. Students become familiar with the major functions of banks and other financial intermediaries, central banking by the Federal Reserve System, and modern trends in the finance industry. The students are also introduced to credit functions, principles of credit risk evaluation, loan creation, debt collection, and stocks and bonds.
Personal Financial Planning
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the need for care and organization in planning for the wise use of economic resources and financial products available through a study of savings, credit, insurance, banking, and financial goals. Students are provided with the concepts necessary to understand international trade as well as career opportunities offered by lending institutions.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Accounting Applications 1
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required.
International Business Systems
This course is designed to prepare students to live and work in a global economy. Students develop an understanding of business principles, management styles, economics, and customs, which affect business systems in the international environment.
International Finance & Law
This course is designed to introduce students to the laws and regulations governing international trade including knowledge of import-export activities, banking, treaties, and currency exchange rates.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Administrative Office Technology 1
This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity. This course explores and expands the core competencies in the areas of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher-level office procedures, tasks and communications skills through the use of technology.
Business Software Applications 1
This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.
Medical Office Technology 1
This course is designed to assist with administrative office duties and procedures specific to the medical environment.
Medical Office Technology 2
This course expands the competencies learned in Medical Office Technology 1.
Medical Office Technology 3
This course expands the competencies learned in Medical Office Technology 2 and is designed to develop medical vocabulary and skill in transcribing medical documents from machine transcription.
