Business and Computer Sciences

The purpose of business education is to provide instruction in the basic principles of business. Through a variety of business courses, students study personal finance, develop techniques for making wise consumer decisions, master economic principles, and learn how businesses operate. In addition, business educators play a prominent role in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for students to succeed in the workforce. The multifaceted discipline of business and marketing education includes subject matter areas focusing on the functional areas of business (management, marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship), factors affecting business (economics, international business, business law), acquiring basic skills (information technology and communication), and examining business from different perspectives. Information technology is one of the most important components of business and marketing education. In this critical area, students learn to use computers and related software applications, as tools, to accomplish the major functions of business.

High School Articulated Credit Option “ACC”: If a student meets the High School Articulated Credit requirements in the designated course, he/she can receive credits at a Technical College. Instructor will explain individual requirements.

FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Digital Foundations

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

This course includes skills that everyone will use in our technology-rich life — in school, on the job, and at home. During this class you will learn the correct technique for the computer keyboard and develop speed and accuracy. Students will develop the skills that are used daily in business and college by using word processing applications. Spreadsheets and graphics/desktop publishing will be introduced. Students will learn the basic formatting of personal and business documents using word processing, spreadsheets and other business application tools. Students will continue the development of keyboarding speed, accuracy, and proofreading skills

Digital Literacy

• Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

• Prerequisite: Digital Foundations

This course reflects the 21st Century marketplace expectations. Area colleges and employers emphasize the need for students to be technologically literate. Students will gain hands on experience with the word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications found in Microsoft Office Suite, since these are the applications most widely used in the business world. Emphasis will be placed on the moral and social implications of computer technology; additional web 2.0 applications used in today’s society; the human factors involved in the use of computers; and the historical development of computers.

WORK BASED LEARNING

Work Experience/Employment Skills

• Grade 11, 12

• (up to 9 Credits)

• (Class: 1 Credit per trimester, Job: 2 Credits per trimester)

This program is for students who are interested in developing employment skills. You will study and discuss a variety of topics with others in the class. Topics studied center around workplace practices such as: getting, holding and terminating employment: job promotions, career planning, problem solving, team work, work safety, job shadowing, and discussions in a cluster group with other students of similar career interests. You will also seek employment in a part time job related to a career interest area. This is done through a business agreement with a local employer. Your job should be chosen to assist you to gain work experience, get skill training and help you learn about the occupation you are considering. Discussion and projects in class will draw from this experience. Class will be more meaningful if your job is in your potential future career choice.