Offered at DCHS
Office Management Program of Study
Prerequisites: None
Recommended Grade Level: 8-12
Required Assessments: None
Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Business courses.
Credit: 1
EPSO: No
Course Description: Computer Applications is a foundational course intended to teach students the computing fundamentals and concepts involved in the use of common software applications.
Course Content: Upon completion of this course, students will gain basic proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. In addition, students will have engaged in key critical thinking skills and will have practiced ethical and appropriate behavior required for the responsible use of technology.
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Prerequisites: Computer Applications (Level 1)
Recommended Grade Level: 10-11
Required Assessments: None
Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Business, Marketing, or Finance courses.
Credit: 1
EPSO: No
Course Description: Business Communications is a course designed to develop students’ effective oral and electronic business communications skills. This course develops skills in multiple methods of communications, including social media, as well as electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, and video conferencing.
Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate successful styles and methods for professional business communications using the proper tools to deliver effective publications and presentations.
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Prerequisites: Business Communications (Level 2)
Recommended Grade Level: 11-12
Required Assessments: None
Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Business, Marketing, or Finance courses.
Credit: 1
EPSO: No
Course Description: Business Management focuses on the development of the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions required for the production and delivery of goods and services. This applied knowledge course addresses the management role of utilizing the businesses’ resources of employees, equipment, and capital to achieve an organization’s goals. Students will participate in a continuing project throughout the course in which, individually or in teams, they will present recommendations to improve an existing business. Local business partnerships are encouraged to provide resources for faculty and students.
Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to complete a full review of an existing business and offer recommendations for improvement as would a management consultant.
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Prerequisites: Business Management (Level 3)
Recommended Grade Level: 11-12
Required Assessments: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam Recommended - not required
Graduation Requirement: This course satisfies one of three credits required for an elective focus when taken in conjunction with other Business Management & Administration courses.
Credit: 1
EPSO: Yes, if a student passes aligned industry certification tests.
Course Description: Advanced Computer Applications prepares students to continue postsecondary training in business related programs, provides advanced training for students pursuing a career in administrative and information support, and supports obtaining an industry certification in specific software applications (such as the Microsoft Office Suite). Course content and projects are meant to simulate workplace scenarios and draw on skills related to communications, operations, management, and teamwork in order to accomplish information management goals.
Course Content: Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be fluent in a variety of information management software applications and will be prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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Electives
Prerequisites: None
Recommended Grade Level: 11-12
Required Assessments: None
Graduation Requirement: Yes - Substitutes for 1/2 credit (0.5) in Economics
Credit: 1
EPSO: No
Course Description: This course provides an in-depth study of fundamental concepts, free enterprise trading practices, and the various players in the economic system.
Course Content: Topics include the production, marketing, and distribution of goods and services, as well as the roles of financial institutions, the government, and the individual within the free enterprise system. Students will explore various careers related to the economy. International trade and economics have become an integral part of Business Economics. (Specific activities will require use of the Internet, word processing, and spreadsheet software.)
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