Business

Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using multimedia software. Students will be creating electronic portfolio to include resumes and other job preparation materials.

How does business play part in your daily life?

Marketing and Communication

Fashion

Human Resources

Sports

Accounting

Finance

Our students are able to prepare themselves for careers in:


Business plays a part in all these careers and more. These are just a few of the industries that you can find opportunities in the business sector. Business is the driving force behind every company.

Videos and Photos of CTHS Business Pathway

Business Pathway

Video made by business student Erik Colindres Garcia

Freshman Class of 2024

The Business Pathway Courses

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Junior Year

Senior Year


Senior Year


Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist

What is the MOS certification?

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is the premier credential chosen by individuals seeking to validate their skills and advance their careers. ... And MOS shows the world that you have the skills to tap the full features and functionality of Microsoft Office.


Quickbooks

Bookkeeping in the 21st century requires more than knowledge of GAAP principles or an eye for detail—students need relevant computing skills. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for entrepreneurs and small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today.

Career and Technical Student Organization


BPA

Our mission at Business Professionals of America is to develop and empower student leaders to discover their passion and change the world by creating unmatched opportunities in learning, professional growth and service.

Our vision for Business Professionals of America is: To be an innovator in Career and Technical Education, providing our members with opportunities for growth through education, competition, community service and personal development.


Meet the Teacher

Matthew M. Freeman Jr.

MFreeman1@pasadenaisd.org

My education includes an associate's degree in chemistry and a bachelor's and master's degree in business management. I have a range of experience in the business sector from retail, working in convenience stores, and major retail stores, and owning my storefront combining around 10 years in the industry. Other experiences include transportation, fuel industry, service industry, and online retail. These other industries I have worked in combine another 10 years. I love to relate my experience from training individuals to product research to help incorporate it with the material. This program promotes hands-on participation and tries to push you to the next level.

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