Business Management Pathway

This course utilizes Diversified Cooperative Education (DCE) methodology, one teacher responsible for students within multiple program areas, to combine school-based and supervised work-based learning experiences related to the standards identified for the Business Management Program.

This yearlong class will focus on the basic skills needed for working in a business relative to: Workplace Communication and Skills, General Business and Economics, Business and Workplace Ethics, and Organizational Structure and Leadership, Credit, Building Wealth and Investing, Insurance and Marketing. Integration of computer software such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel will be used in conjunction with extensive utilization of the Internet. Students will be able to complete and solve complex problems and use higher-thinking skills regarding the world of Business. Students will create and work with items such as professional emails, memorandums, business letters, slideshow presentations, and web sites. In addition, students will begin building oral communication skills through class presentations of projects and will be responsible for saving and organizing electronic documents.

This yearlong course will focus on Human Resources, Workplace Communication and Skills, Technology and Web Based Management, General Management, and Business Financial Practices. Expanded coursework will include online simulations in Management and a Sports and Entertainment Business.

Training will include basic instruction in computers, operating systems, and functions of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and web browser applications. Students will be prepared to pass the NRF Retail Industry Fundamentals, as well as Customer Service and Sales for their certifications. Overall, this course will allow students to be able to complete and solve complex problems and use higher-thinking skills regarding the world of business. Advanced oral communication skills will be learned through class presentation of projects and public speaking events, i.e., FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). This is a demanding class with a fast tempo, but if students are willing to put in the effort, success is guaranteed. 

This course is recommended for students who are preparing to enter the working world or going on to college and are interested in business leadership. Students will participate in working in the student-run school store with an emphasis on management (both leadership and financial). The students run the Student Store! Management, operations, marketing, and finance experience! Product planning/pricing, inventory control, stocking shelves, running the register, counting money-accounting/bank deposit, flyers/ads/website promotion, scheduling, training others, implementing procedures and more! This course is repeatable for credit with instructor approval.