Pathway Course Sequence
Year 1
This is the first course in the Business Administration and Management Pathway. The Introduction to Business course will explore the American economic system and corporate organization and will survey an array of topics and concepts related to the fields of business. This course will introduce business concepts such as ownership, ethics, banking, finance, the role of government, consumerism, credit, investment, marketing, and informational management technology for Business.
Year 2
This is the second course in the Business Administration and Management Pathway. This course provides students with an understanding of the global business environment. The focus of the course is the world of international business. Specific topics include business organizations, human resource management, information and production systems, consumer economics, global marketing, and financial management. Students planning a four-year college program in business, economics, or government are encouraged to elect this course as a foundation for continued studies.
Year 3
This is the final course in the Business Administration and Management Pathway. In this course, students will develop a better understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to develop and run a successful business. This course emphasizes business operations from the entrepreneurial and management perspective. All functions of business management are covered extensively, including the use of technology and communication. In addition, students will identify key characteristics of an entrepreneur, evaluate business opportunities, engage in customer discovery, apply design thinking, and evaluate the feasibility of a business idea. Students will run a business using a virtual business simulation and create a business plan that will allow them to obtain the necessary capital to fund their business venture and bring the world of business to the classroom. Students will also explore the global dimension of business and possible career opportunities. This course is designed for students planning to complete an academic business program at the college level.