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What is the Business Management and Finance career cluster?
What is the Business Management and Finance career cluster?
Maryland CTE programs include a focus on financial services, accounting and finance, marketing, business management, and business administrative support. These programs include options for students to earn industry certifications and college credit in a business-related career field. Students have the opportunity to take the College-Level examination program (CLEP) test in the areas of Financial Accounting, Principles of Management, and Principles of Marketing. Advanced Placement (AP) Economics is encouraged as a part of each program. Students may also participate in career technology student organizations.
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Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance
In the Accounting and Finance program, students learn decision-making techniques, financial management, basic accounting principles, business communication skills, problem-solving, teamwork, and networking skills. The final two courses in the program focus on advanced accounting and finance knowledge to prepare them for college-level courses and entry-level positions in the workforce and a capstone course project. Students may also complete a capstone project and/or dual enrollment in college accounting and finance.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Canvas - See your Canvas course for additional curriculum resources.
Honors Accounting
Principles of Accounting & Finance
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Applications (xls/dbf)
Microsoft Office Applications (doc/ppt)
Business U:
Access the Business U Curriculum here.
MBA Research
In addition to the curriculum documents in Brightspace, additional curriculum documents and resources can be downloaded from MBA Research
Class Syllabus Samples
Class Syllabus Samples
Sample Syllabus - Principles of Accounting & Finance
Certifications Available for Students
Certifications Available for Students
Click here for information about testing accommodations in Certiport.
Available Certifications
Certification: MS Office Word (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S1 OR MS Office)
Certification: MS Office PPT (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S2 OR MS Office Apps (Word/PPT))
Certification: MS Office Excel (Taken in Principles of Accounting S2 OR MS Office Apps (Excel))
Coming soon: QuikBooks
Eligible students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through dual enrollment.
AACC
Textbooks
Textbooks
Different classes may utilize different textbooks or online curriculum resources.
Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship: "Principles of Business 8e, 2012"
Q01 Principles of Accounting and Finance: "Wildes 24e Custom Fundamental Accounting Principles"
Q50 Intro to Microsoft Office: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 1"
Q54 Microsoft Office Excel/Access: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 2"
Business Administrative Services
Business Administrative Services
The Business Administrative Services program provides students with knowledge of how to effectively use technology in the analysis and communication of business principles. Students are required to complete Office Systems Management I and Office Systems Management II. The second course in the sequence includes coursework in Microsoft Office Applications preparing students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification for Microsoft Word and Excel.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Canvas - See your Canvas course for additional curriculum resources.
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Applications (xls/dbf)
Microsoft Office Applications (doc/ppt)
Business U:
Access the Business U Curriculum here.
MBA Research
In addition to the curriculum documents in Brightspace, additional curriculum documents and resources can be downloaded from MBA Research
Certifications Available for Students
Certifications Available for Students
Click here for information about testing accommodations in Certiport.
Available Certifications
Certification: MS Office Word (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S1 OR MS Office)
Certification: MS Office PPT (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S2 OR MS Office Apps (Word/PPT))
Certification: MS Office Excel (Taken in Principles of Accounting S2 OR MS Office Apps (Excel))
Textbooks
Textbooks
Different classes may utilize different textbooks or online curriculum resources.
Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship: "Principles of Business 8e, 2012"
Q40 Admin Services Management: "The Office Procedures and Technology"
Q50 Intro to Microsoft Office: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 1"
Q54 Microsoft Office Excel/Access: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 2"
Business Management
Business Management
The program begins with courses in Principles of Business, Management and Entrepreneurship. The final two courses in the program focus on management, including Advanced Business Management and the Business Management Capstone course. This program prepares students for college-level programs in various areas of Business Administration. Graduates may earn college credit through articulation agreements, or dual enrollment.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Canvas - See your Canvas course for additional curriculum resources.
Principles of Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Honors Business Management
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Applications (xls/dbf)
Microsoft Office Applications (doc/ppt)
Business U:
Access the Business U Curriculum here.
MBA Research
In addition to the curriculum documents in Brightspace, additional curriculum documents and resources can be downloaded from MBA Research
Class Syllabus Sample
Class Syllabus Sample
Sample Syllabus - Principles of Business, Management and Entrepreneurship
Certifications Available for Students
Certifications Available for Students
Click here for information about testing accommodations in Certiport.
Available Certifications
Certification: MS Office Word (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S1 OR MS Office)
Certification: MS Office PPT (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S2 OR MS Office Apps (Word/PPT))
Certification: MS Office Excel (Taken in Principles of Accounting S2 OR MS Office Apps (Excel))
Eligible students will have the opportunity to earn college credit through dual enrollment.
AACC
Textbooks
Textbooks
Different classes may utilize different textbooks or online curriculum resources.
Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship: "Principles of Business 8e, 2012"
Q01 Principles of Accounting and Finance: "Wildes 24e Custom Fundamental Accounting Principles"
Q50 Intro to Microsoft Office: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 1"
Q54 Microsoft Office Excel/Access: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 2"
Proficiency Agreements
Proficiency Agreements
Proficiency agreements are used for courses in which students receive college credit. Offered as part of the signature programs at Annapolis, Arundel and Severna Park high schools.
Marketing
Marketing
In the Marketing program, students learn about the consumer’s role, research in global marketing, developing a marketing plan, and the importance of ethics and social responsibility. Internships and mentored projects are highly recommended. Graduates may earn college credit through articulation agreements, or dual enrollment.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Canvas - See your Canvas course for additional curriculum resources.
Honors Marketing
Honors Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Applications (xls/dbf)
Microsoft Office Applications (doc/ppt)
Business U:
Access the Business U Curriculum here.
MBA Research
In addition to the curriculum documents in Brightspace, additional curriculum documents and resources can be downloaded from MBA Research
Class Syllabus Samples
Class Syllabus Samples
Sample Syllabus - Honors Marketing 1
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Activity Ideas & Suggestions
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Certifications Available for Students
Certifications Available for Students
Click here for information about testing accommodations in Certiport.
Available Certifications
Certification: MS Office Word (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S1 OR MS Office)
Certification: MS Office PPT (Taken in Principles of Business and Entrep S2 OR MS Office Apps (Word/PPT))
Certification: MS Office Excel (Taken in Principles of Accounting S2 OR MS Office Apps (Excel))
Coming soon: Adobe Express
Internships and mentored projects are highly recommended.
Graduates may earn college credit through dual enrollment.
AACC
Textbooks
Textbooks
Different classes may utilize different textbooks or online curriculum resources.
Q30/Q31 Marketing 1 & 2: "Marketing Dynamics"
Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship: "Principles of Business 8e, 2012"
Q01 Principles of Accounting and Finance: "Wildes 24e Custom Fundamental Accounting Principles"
Q50 Intro to Microsoft Office: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 1"
Q54 Microsoft Office Excel/Access: "Learning Microsoft Office 365, 2019 Edition, Level 2"
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