Course Name: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
Course Number: 20050
Open to: Grade 9-10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: None
Course Content: In this one-semester course students will spend time researching the Career Clusters of Business Management and Administration, Business Finance, and Information Technology. Each student will have a chance to explore all fourteen pathways within these clusters. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge to make an educated decision on what pathway and plan of study they will continue to explore. The course will be based on the cluster's knowledge and skills statements.
Business Management and Administration
Pathways that will be emphasized in this cluster:
• Administrative Support
• Business Information Management
• General Management
• Human Resources Management
• Operations Management
Business Finance & Accounting
Pathways that will be emphasized in this cluster:
• Accounting
• Banking Services
• Business Business Finance
• Insurance
• Securities and Investments
Information Technology
Pathways that will be emphasized in this cluster:
• Information Support and Services
• Network Systems
• Programming and Software
• Web and Digital Communications
Marketing
Marketing Communications
Marketing Management Marketing Research Merchandising Professional Sales
Student Cost: Cost for field trips, Optional participation in DECA activities.