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.

An introduction to hardware, software, data structures, information system analysis, and other topics regarding computer information systems. Content covers historical and contemporary topics with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages for solving problems from a business perspective. Earn 3 college credits at MCC for CIS110. This is a required general education class for all in-state universities.

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 is an advanced business capstone class where students will utilize previously acquired business program skills and knowledge. Students will participate in the management and daily operation of the Dawg Pound (when in the building). Business activities include purchasing, pricing, promotion, cashiering, sales, inventory control, customer service, management, employee training and accounting. Emphasis will be placed on small business management, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Simulations are developed to provide teenage-level students with an in-depth, real-world experience in managing a couple of different businesses.  

It is designed to give students the following skills: computer applications, decision making, creating financial statements, technical writing, research, entrepreneurial skills and concepts, owning and running a business and marketing and promotion. Computer and Internet interactive training will benefit students in today’s digital world.