	CAREER PATHWAYS FOR BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE



Newton High School's Graduation Requirement for a diploma in Technology/Career Prep (with or without Distinction) requires a total of four (4) units (Courses). Three (3) of these units (Courses) must be in the same Career Pathway. Many Technology/Career Prep courses at Newton High School are taught in two sections; Section A and Section B. You must take both sections of the same course to earn 1 credit. If you have questions ask a Technology/Career Prep teacher or see your counselor. ***CAREER PATHWAYS IN GRAY SHADE ARE NOT OFFERED AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL!***

BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAYS

Small Business Development	Financial Management - Accounting	Computing
Interactive Media	Financial Management - Services	Administrative/Information Support

CAREER PATHWAY: Small Business Development (3 credits required for completion of pathway) COURSE TITLES: Business Essentials (Section A & B) Legal Environment of Business (Section A & B) Entrepreneurial Ventures (Section A & B) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Business Essentials – Business Essentials is a foundations course for the Small Business Development Career Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Career Pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Legal Environment of Business – Legal Environment of Business is the second course in the Small Business Development Career Pathway. This course concentrates on the legal aspects of business ownership and management. Legal issues will include contracts, sales, consumer law, agency and employment law, personal and real property, risk management, environmental law, and government effects on business. The impact of ethics on business operations will be studied. International business principles are infused in the standards for Legal Environment of Business. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Entrepreneurial Ventures – Entrepreneurial Ventures is the third course in the Small Business Development Career Pathway. This course concentrates on the management skills necessary for successful business operation. Students will study management strategies for developing and implementing business plans; structuring the organization; financing the organization; and managing information, operations, marketing, and human resources. International business principles are infused in the standards for Entrepreneurial Ventures. An integral component of the Entrepreneurial Ventures course is a school-based or community-based entrepreneurial venture that will engage students in the creation and management of a business and the challenges of being a small business owner. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. CAREER PATHWAY: *** Computing (3 credits required for completion of pathway)*** COURSE TITLES: Computing in the Modern World (Section A & B) ( Perequisite *For Beginning Programming and Intermediate Programming) Beginning Programming (Section A & B)* Intermediate Programming (Section A & B) *COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:* Computing in the Modern World – The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of computer science and its place in the modern world. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society. In this course, high school students can acquire a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers and computer networks and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms. By developing Web pages that include images, sound, and text, they can acquire a working understanding of the Internet, common formats for data transmission, and some insights into the design of the human-computer interface. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to computers should also be important threads in this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Beginning Programming – The major goal of this course is for students to develop the computer science skills of algorithm development, problem solving, and programming. While the emphasis of the course will be on programming, students will also be introduced to other important topics, such as careers, the limits of computing and the difference between interpreters and compliers. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Intermediate Programming – The goal of this course is to deepen students understanding of computing. Students will learn key concepts of software engineering, graphical user interface, and user interface design. Students will gain a deeper understanding of basic data structures and use them to solve more complex problems in a collaborative manner. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. CAREER PATHWAY: *** Interactive Media (3 credits required for completion of pathway)* COURSE TITLES: Computing in the Modern World (Section A & B) Fundamentals of Web Design (Section A & B ) Advanced Web Design (Section A & B) Introduction to Animation and 3d Design (Section A & B) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Computing in the Modern World – This course is the recommended foundation course for the Interactive Media Pathway. The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of computer science and its place in the modern world. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society In this course, high school students can acquire a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers and computer networks and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms. By developing Web pages that include images, sound, and text, they can acquire a working understanding of the Internet, common formats for data transmission, and some insights into the design of the human-computer interface. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to computers should also be important threads in this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Fundamentals of Web Design – Fundamentals of Web Design is the second course in the Interactive Media Career Pathway. This course will provide students with essential web page planning and development skills. Students will learn to work with web page layout and use graphical authoring tools. Students will also learn to work with web page layout and graphical elements, including images, hyperlinks, tables, forms, and frames. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Advanced Web Design –** The goal of this course is to provide students with the study of advanced topics in web design. Computer in the Modern World and Beginning WebDesign are both prerequisites for this course. Upon completion of this course, students should have a thorough knowledge of all areas of web page design. Topics include the web development process, advanced layout and design features, advanced study of scripting languages, site development with HTML editors, and web servers and databases. This course also prepares students to take the CIW Associate Design Specialist Certification. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Introduction to Animation and 3d Design – Introduction to Animation and 3 rd Design is a foundations course that serves as an introduction to the animation and 3d design industry. Emphasis is placed on career awareness, fundamentals of modeling, storyboard creation, cameras and lighting. Students will learn how 3d technology is used for film, broadcast and games and how it is rapidly becoming the medium of choice for industrial design, military simulations, and medical visualization. The standards are aligned with the interactive media standards in Georgia’s technical colleges, thus helping to qualify students for advanced placement should they continue their education at the postsecondary level. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization, SkillsUSA, are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the the technical skills standards, and SkillsUSA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. CAREER PATHWAY: Financial Management - Accounting (3 credits required for completion of pathway) COURSE TITLES: Business Essentials (Section A & B) Principles of Accounting I (Section A & B ) ( Prerequisite *For Principles of* *Accounting II) Principles of Accounting II (Section A & B)* *COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:* Business Essentials – This course is the recommended foundation course for the Financial Management – Accounting Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Career Pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Principles of Accounting I – Students perform accounting activities for sole proprietorships and corporations following generally accepted accounting procedures. Students analyze business transactions and financial statements, perform payroll, examine the global perspective of accounting, and evaluate the effects of transactions on the economic health of a business. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Principles of Accounting II – Students build on the knowledge acquired in Principles of Accounting I as they further their studies in accounting. Students perform accounting activities for partnerships and corporations following generally accepted accounting procedures. Uncollectible accounts, plant assets, inventory, notes payable and receivable, prepared and accrued expenses, and unearned and accrued revenues are analyzed and related adjustments are calculated. Students apply accounting procedures to the formation, dissolution, and liquidation of business entities. In addition, students apply managerial accounting techniques. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Principles of Accounting I is a prerequisite for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. CAREER PATHWAY: *** Financial Management - Services (3 credits required for completion of pathway)*** COURSE TITLES: Business Essentials (Section A & B) ( Perequisite for *Banking and Investing; (Prerequisite for Insurance and Risk* Management.) Banking and Investing (Section A & B) Insurance and Risk Management (Section A & B) Financial Literacy (Section A & B) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: Business Essentials – This course is the recommended first course in the Financial Management – Services Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Career Pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Banking and Investing –** Using project-based instruction, students are introduced to the basics of the banking system, bank operating procedures, negotiable instruments, and the deposit and credit functions of banks. Methods used for measuring the financial performance of banks are analyzed. Current issues and future trends in banking are examined. Students explore the major functions of bank employees by completing a flow-of-work simulation. Students formulate business and individual investment decisions by comparing and contrasting a variety of investment options. Students analyze annual reports, predict growth rates, and chart trend lines. Business partnerships with community banks, investment firms, stock market simulations, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this course. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. The Business Essentials course is a prerequisite for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Insurance and Risk Management – Using project-based instruction, students analyze risk management techniques from the viewpoints of those employed in the industry as well as from business owners seeking to meet risk management needs. Insurance products are evaluated in relation to cost and effectiveness. The importance of ethical practices is emphasized. Business partnerships with risk management companies, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this course. Mastery of standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. The Business Essentials course is a prerequisite for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Financial Literacy – Students need to be informed about their financial responsibilities today and to prepare for the real choices ahead. In this course they will learn about career decisions, money management, financial security, credit management, resource management, risk management, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Business partnerships with financial companies, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE CAREER PATHWAY: Administrative/Information Support (3 credits required for completion of pathway) **COURSE TITLES: Computer Applications (Section A & B) (Prerequisite For all courses in this pathway) Business Procedures (Section A & B)** Business Document Processing (Section A & B )(Prerequisite *For Business Data Applications) Business Data Applications (Section A & B)* Communications for Business (Section A & B) Multimedia Presentations & Communication Technology *COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:* Computer Applications – Knowing how to use computer applications software is a basic skill for everyone. Students in this course become proficient in word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing, and presentation software. This course is a prerequisite course for Business Procedures. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Business Procedures – Business Procedures provides students with a project-based approach for preparing for careers in office systems and support services. Areas of instruction include human relations and interpersonal skills, communicating effectively, processing information and data, maintaining equipment and supplies, reprograhpics, organizing and planning, and managing financial functions and information. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is a prerequisite course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Business Document Processing – This course focuses on the development of skills required for improved productivity of electronically produced business letters, reports, memos, newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, and other publications using a project-based approach. Upon completion of this course, students may take core certification examinations for word processing and desktop software applications. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is a prerequisite course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Business Data Applications – This course emphasizes the development of skills required for improved productivity in producing and editing spreadsheets and databases for business applications. Students will create, design, edit, format, and print spreadsheets and databases for multiple business applications and requirements. Upon completion of this course, students may take core certification examinations for spreadsheet and database software applications. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications and Business Document Processing are prerequisite courses for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE Communications for Business – This course utilizes a project-based approach to encourage mastery of the oral and written communication skills essential for interacting effectively with people in the workplace and in society. International communication is constantly evolving and an appreciation and understanding of international communication strategies is critical to one’s future success. Of equal importance is the development of technology and processing skills critical for acquiring, interpreting, evaluating, and managing information. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is the prerequisite course for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE. Multimedia Presentations & Communication Technology – This course emphasizes the development of skills required for improved productivity in producing and editing electronic communications and professional business presentations incorporating multimedia. Students will create, format, illustrate, design, and print business presentations and utilize communication software applications to manage contacts, send/receive email, organize notes and tasks, and use calendar tools. Upon completion of this course students will be able to participate in certification examinations for presentation and communication software applications. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is the prerequisite course for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

CAREER PATHWAYS

FOR BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE

Newton High School's Graduation Requirement for a diploma in Technology/Career Prep (with or without Distinction) requires a total of four (4) units (Courses). Three (3) of these units (Courses) must be in the same Career Pathway. Many Technology/Career Prep courses at Newton High School are taught in two sections; Section A and Section B. You must take both sections of the same course to earn 1 credit. If you have questions ask a Technology/Career Prep teacher or see your counselor. CAREER PATHWAYS IN GRAY SHADE ARE NOT OFFERED AT NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL!

BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAYS

Small Business Development

Financial Management - Accounting

Computing

Interactive Media

Financial Management - Services

Administrative/Information Support

CAREER PATHWAY: Small Business Development (3 credits required for completion of pathway)

COURSE TITLES: Business Essentials (Section A & B)

Legal Environment of Business (Section A & B)

Entrepreneurial Ventures (Section A & B)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Business Essentials – Business Essentials is a foundations course for the Small Business Development Career Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Career Pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Legal Environment of Business – Legal Environment of Business is the second course in the Small Business Development Career Pathway. This course concentrates on the legal aspects of business ownership and management. Legal issues will include contracts, sales, consumer law, agency and employment law, personal and real property, risk management, environmental law, and government effects on business. The impact of ethics on business operations will be studied. International business principles are infused in the standards for Legal Environment of Business. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Entrepreneurial Ventures – Entrepreneurial Ventures is the third course in the Small Business Development Career Pathway. This course concentrates on the management skills necessary for successful business operation. Students will study management strategies for developing and implementing business plans; structuring the organization; financing the organization; and managing information, operations, marketing, and human resources. International business principles are infused in the standards for Entrepreneurial Ventures. An integral component of the Entrepreneurial Ventures course is a school-based or community-based entrepreneurial venture that will engage students in the creation and management of a business and the challenges of being a small business owner. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

CAREER PATHWAY: ***** Computing (3 credits required for completion of pathway)*****

COURSE TITLES: Computing in the Modern World (Section A & B) ( Perequisite

For Beginning Programming and Intermediate Programming)

Beginning Programming (Section A & B)

Intermediate Programming (Section A & B)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Computing in the Modern World – The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of computer science and its place in the modern world. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society.

In this course, high school students can acquire a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers and computer networks and create useful programs implementing simple algorithms. By developing Web pages that include images, sound, and text, they can acquire a working understanding of the Internet, common formats for data transmission, and some insights into the design of the human-computer interface. Exposure to career possibilities and discussion of ethical issues relating to computers should also be important threads in this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Beginning Programming – The major goal of this course is for students to develop the computer science skills of algorithm development, problem solving, and programming. While the emphasis of the course will be on programming, students will also be introduced to other important topics, such as careers, the limits of computing and the difference between interpreters and compliers. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Intermediate Programming – The goal of this course is to deepen students understanding of computing. Students will learn key concepts of software engineering, graphical user interface, and user interface design. Students will gain a deeper understanding of basic data structures and use them to solve more complex problems in a collaborative manner. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

CAREER PATHWAY: ***** Interactive Media (3 credits required for completion of pathway)*****

COURSE TITLES: Computing in the Modern World (Section A & B)

Fundamentals of Web Design (Section A & B )

Advanced Web Design (Section A & B)

Introduction to Animation and 3d Design (Section A & B)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Computing in the Modern World – This course is the recommended foundation course for the Interactive Media Pathway. The goal of this course is to provide all students with an introduction to the principles of computer science and its place in the modern world. This course should also help students to use computers effectively in their lives, thus providing a foundation for successfully integrating their own interests and careers with the resources of a technological society

Fundamentals of Web Design – Fundamentals of Web Design is the second course in the Interactive Media Career Pathway. This course will provide students with essential web page planning and development skills. Students will learn to work with web page layout and use graphical authoring tools. Students will also learn to work with web page layout and graphical elements, including images, hyperlinks, tables, forms, and frames. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Advanced Web Design – The goal of this course is to provide students with the study of advanced topics in web design. Computer in the Modern World and Beginning WebDesign are both prerequisites for this course. Upon completion of this course, students should have a thorough knowledge of all areas of web page design. Topics include the web development process, advanced layout and design features, advanced study of scripting languages, site development with HTML editors, and web servers and databases. This course also prepares students to take the CIW Associate Design Specialist Certification. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

Introduction to Animation and 3d Design – Introduction to Animation and 3 rd Design is a foundations course that serves as an introduction to the animation and 3d design industry. Emphasis is placed on career awareness, fundamentals of modeling, storyboard creation, cameras and lighting. Students will learn how 3d technology is used for film, broadcast and games and how it is rapidly becoming the medium of choice for industrial design, military simulations, and medical visualization. The standards are aligned with the interactive media standards in Georgia’s technical colleges, thus helping to qualify students for advanced placement should they continue their education at the postsecondary level. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization, SkillsUSA, are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the the technical skills standards, and SkillsUSA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

CAREER PATHWAY: Financial Management - Accounting (3 credits required for completion of pathway)

COURSE TITLES: Business Essentials (Section A & B)

Principles of Accounting I (Section A & B ) ( Prerequisite For Principles of

Accounting II)

Principles of Accounting II (Section A & B)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Business Essentials – This course is the recommended foundation course for the Financial Management – Accounting Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Career Pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

Principles of Accounting I – Students perform accounting activities for sole proprietorships and corporations following generally accepted accounting procedures. Students analyze business transactions and financial statements, perform payroll, examine the global perspective of accounting, and evaluate the effects of transactions on the economic health of a business. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Principles of Accounting II – Students build on the knowledge acquired in Principles of Accounting I as they further their studies in accounting. Students perform accounting activities for partnerships and corporations following generally accepted accounting procedures. Uncollectible accounts, plant assets, inventory, notes payable and receivable, prepared and accrued expenses, and unearned and accrued revenues are analyzed and related adjustments are calculated. Students apply accounting procedures to the formation, dissolution, and liquidation of business entities. In addition, students apply managerial accounting techniques. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Principles of Accounting I is a prerequisite for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

CAREER PATHWAY: ***** Financial Management - Services (3 credits required for completion of pathway)*****

COURSE TITLES: Business Essentials (Section A & B) ( Perequisite for

Banking and Investing; (Prerequisite for Insurance and Risk

Management.)

Banking and Investing (Section A & B)

Insurance and Risk Management (Section A & B)

Financial Literacy (Section A & B)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Business Essentials – This course is the recommended first course in the Financial Management – Services Pathway. It is also appropriate for students enrolled in any Career Pathway who plan to own and operate their own businesses. The course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study forms of business ownership, functions of management, budgeting and finance, technology, communications, legislation, leadership and teamwork, marketing, and economics. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

Banking and Investing – Using project-based instruction, students are introduced to the basics of the banking system, bank operating procedures, negotiable instruments, and the deposit and credit functions of banks. Methods used for measuring the financial performance of banks are analyzed. Current issues and future trends in banking are examined. Students explore the major functions of bank employees by completing a flow-of-work simulation. Students formulate business and individual investment decisions by comparing and contrasting a variety of investment options. Students analyze annual reports, predict growth rates, and chart trend lines. Business partnerships with community banks, investment firms, stock market simulations, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this course. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of the performance standards. FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. The Business Essentials course is a prerequisite for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Insurance and Risk Management – Using project-based instruction, students analyze risk management techniques from the viewpoints of those employed in the industry as well as from business owners seeking to meet risk management needs. Insurance products are evaluated in relation to cost and effectiveness. The importance of ethical practices is emphasized. Business partnerships with risk management companies, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this course. Mastery of standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. The Business Essentials course is a prerequisite for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Financial Literacy – Students need to be informed about their financial responsibilities today and to prepare for the real choices ahead. In this course they will learn about career decisions, money management, financial security, credit management, resource management, risk management, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Business partnerships with financial companies, guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

CAREER PATHWAY: Administrative/Information Support (3 credits required for completion of pathway)

COURSE TITLES: Computer Applications (Section A & B) (Prerequisite

For all courses in this pathway)

Business Procedures (Section A & B)

Business Document Processing (Section A & B )(Prerequisite

For Business Data Applications)

Business Data Applications (Section A & B)

Communications for Business (Section A & B)

Multimedia Presentations & Communication Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Computer Applications – Knowing how to use computer applications software is a basic skill for everyone. Students in this course become proficient in word processing, database, spreadsheet, publishing, and presentation software. This course is a prerequisite course for Business Procedures. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities of the Career and Technical Student Organizations (FBLA) will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

Business Procedures – Business Procedures provides students with a project-based approach for preparing for careers in office systems and support services. Areas of instruction include human relations and interpersonal skills, communicating effectively, processing information and data, maintaining equipment and supplies, reprograhpics, organizing and planning, and managing financial functions and information. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is a prerequisite course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Business Document Processing – This course focuses on the development of skills required for improved productivity of electronically produced business letters, reports, memos, newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, and other publications using a project-based approach. Upon completion of this course, students may take core certification examinations for word processing and desktop software applications. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is a prerequisite course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

Business Data Applications – This course emphasizes the development of skills required for improved productivity in producing and editing spreadsheets and databases for business applications. Students will create, design, edit, format, and print spreadsheets and databases for multiple business applications and requirements. Upon completion of this course, students may take core certification examinations for spreadsheet and database software applications. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications and Business Document Processing are prerequisite courses for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE

Communications for Business – This course utilizes a project-based approach to encourage mastery of the oral and written communication skills essential for interacting effectively with people in the workplace and in society. International communication is constantly evolving and an appreciation and understanding of international communication strategies is critical to one’s future success. Of equal importance is the development of technology and processing skills critical for acquiring, interpreting, evaluating, and managing information. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is the prerequisite course for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.

Multimedia Presentations & Communication Technology – This course emphasizes the development of skills required for improved productivity in producing and editing electronic communications and professional business presentations incorporating multimedia. Students will create, format, illustrate, design, and print business presentations and utilize communication software applications to manage contacts, send/receive email, organize notes and tasks, and use calendar tools. Upon completion of this course students will be able to participate in certification examinations for presentation and communication software applications. Competencies for the co-curricular student organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are integral components of both the core employability skills standards and the technical skills standards, and FBLA activities should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies developed for the course. Computer Applications is the prerequisite course for this course. Detailed performance expectations for this course can be found HERE.