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The Business Management program is a series of academic and technical courses with a focus on the dynamic world of business.
Business Management 1 – AM
6100 Full Year – 2 Credits 2 periods per day
Open to Grade 11
Year 1 courses include:
· Business Foundations*
· Management Principles
Application required
Recommended: Algebra 1
*Successful completion of the Business Foundations course will earn the Financial Literacy Credit, which is required for graduation.
A fee is applicable to this course. For complete details, consult the Planning & Policies section.
Business Management 2 – PM
6110 Full Year – 3 Credits 3 periods per day
Prerequisite: Business Management 1
Year 2 courses include:
·Strategic Entrepreneurship -CTAG aligned course, weighted grade + college credit
·Office Management -CTAG aligned course, weighted grade + college credit
Recommended: Algebra 2 with Trig
A fee is applicable to this course. For complete details, consult the Planning & Policies section.
The Business Management program is a series of academic and technical courses with a focus on the dynamic world of business.
This two-year program is designed for those students wishing to pursue a career in business. Students will study accounting, management functions, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, finance, and economics. Students will receive the training necessary to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Students will also have the option to become certified in Microsoft Access. These experiences will help develop skills in organization, planning, delegating and supervising. Senior students meeting the requirements will be eligible for work-based learning during their senior year.
College Credit: Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, upon completion of career-tech coursework and/or industry-recognized credentials, provided all program and grade requirements are met - at no cost to the students and families.
Weighted Grading: CTAG aligned courses follow the same weighted grading scale as AP and CCP courses.
Industry-Recognized Credentials: Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access
Work-Based Learning: Juniors participate in simulated work activities, within their career tech program, gaining real-world experience in their chosen field. Seniors in good standing (strong grades, good attendance, professional skills, and on track to graduate) will be eligible to participate in an internship or job site placement aligned with their course of study, in lieu of attending their career-tech program. Approval from the WS Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist and Coordinator are required.
Pre-Apprenticeship: Students participate to build workforce readiness skills and earn a 12-point, industry-recognized credential.
West Shore Career-Tech programs support student graduation requirements through Career Readiness Options and/or the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal.
Career-Technical Student Organization: Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Future Career Opportunities:
· Entrepreneur
· Office Manager
· Business Manager
· Accountant
· Sales Representative
· Executive Assistant
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