CAREER-TECHNICAL
PROGRAMS -- BUSINESS EDUCATION
 The Business
Education
program provides students with basic preparation for a dynamic and
challenging position in today’s competitive marketplace. As students
gain knowledge and professional experiences, they develop skills
essential for success. Students experience challenging activities
and acquire critical-thinking skills as they enhance employability
skills. The curriculum provides a program that is student-centered
and project–based with flexibility regarding course selection.
Students
master basic skills in the areas of word processing, database
management, and spreadsheets. Students explore marketing concepts,
national and global economics, entrepreneurship concepts and human
relations. Courses include instruction in desktop publishing, web
publishing, and digital graphics. A major emphasis is placed on
guiding students through real-world experiences to ease the
school-to-career transition.
Participation in the student organization, Future Business Leaders
of America (FBLA), enables students the opportunities to develop
leadership, build self-esteem, and practice community service. The
activities are member-planned, member-directed, and member-centered.
31401
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS-Semester 1 FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: None (Grades 9–12)
This course is designed to help students master basic skills in the
areas of word
processing, database management, spreadsheet, presentations,
Internet use, and E-mail.
Students are also offered opportunities to gather information about
careers in
technology. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork and
leadership skills offer
further opportunities for application of knowledge and skills.
SimNet interactive software is used so students can master the
skills in Microsoft
Office applications and computer concepts. (520506)
Specific Course Assignment -
Fall Semester 2009
31401
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS-Semester 2 FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Applications – Semester 1 (Grades
9-12)
Building on the skills introduced the first semester, the student
develops proficiency in
word processing, database management, spreadsheets, Internet use and
E-mail
effectiveness.
Students continue to use SimNet XPert to acquire skills through a
combination of text,
graphics, and interactivity. Animation is used to show how the skill
is used while
listening to an audio narration describing the steps or process. The
student has
opportunities to practice and become proficient using the wide range
of content
modules. Successful completion of this course meets the requirement
for computer
literacy. (520506)
Specific Course Assignment -
Spring Semester 2010
31507
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS II – Semester 1 FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Essentials/Business Technology
Applications I
(Grades 10-12)
This course provides students with project-based applications of
concepts learned in
Business Essentials/Business Technology Applications I. A major
emphasis is placed
on guiding students through real-world experiences to ease the
school-to-career
transition. (520509)
Specific Course Assignment -
Fall Semester 2009
31507
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS II – Semester 2 FEE $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Applications-Semester 1 (Grades
10-12)
This course is a continuation of Business Technology Applications I.
It provides
students with project-based applications of concepts learned in
Business Technology
Applications I. A major emphasis is placed on guiding students
through real-world
experiences to ease the school-to-career transition. (520509)
Specific Course Assignment -
Spring Semester 2010
31405
BUSINESS FINANCE ˝ Unit FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisite: None (Grades 9-12)
This course provides students with opportunities to develop skills
for solving real world
problems. Areas of study include personal financial planning,
financial services, budgeting, investments, insurance protection,
and credit management. Students learn to apply decision making
skills and become responsible consumers.
(520516)
Specific Course Assignment -
Fall Semester 2009
31407
LAW IN SOCIETY ˝ Unit FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisite: None (Grades 9-12)
Law in Society is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal
principles common
to businesses and personal activities. Topics include personal
concepts to assist
students when evaluating contracts, wills and trusts, starting a
business, and hiring
employees. Classifications of law are studied which include:
criminal law, consumer
law, contract law and civil law. (520512)
Specific Course Assignment -
Spring Semester 2010
31505
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN – Semester 1 FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Essentials or Business Technology
Applications I
(Grades 10-12)
Designed to provide students with skills involving presentations,
desktop publishing,
web publishing, and digital graphics, this course involves the most
current use of
technology in the business world. Students use various hardware
peripherals as well
as the Internet for integrating skills to create a variety of
publications. (520510)
Specific Course Assignment -
Fall Semester 2009
31505
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN-Semester 2 FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Multimedia Design – Semester 1 (Grades 10-12)
As students continue this course from the first semester, they
develop greater skills in
special uses of technology such as desktop and web publishing,
digital graphics, etc.
Upon successful completion of both semesters, students are able to
pursue further
study in the professional interactive multimedia design. (520510)
Specific Course Assignment -
Spring Semester 2010
31404
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ˝ Unit FEE: $10.00
(Computer Technology/Information Systems Innovations)
Pre-requisite: None (Grades 9-12)
This course is designed to help students master basic skills in the
areas of database
management, spreadsheet, presentation, internet, and e-mail.
Students are also offered
opportunities to identify ethical issues pertaining to information
systems and to gather
information about careers in technology. Communication and critical
thinking are
reinforced through the use of software applications. (520528)
Specific Course Assignment -
Spring Semester 2010
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