| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Accounting I |
1 |
|
|
3779 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 10-11 which introduces
concepts and principles based on a double-entry
system of maintaining the electronic and manual
financial records for a sole proprietorship,
partnership, and corporation. It includes
analyzing business transactions, journalizing,
posting, and preparing worksheets and financial
statements. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Accounting II |
1 |
Accounting I |
|
3780 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12 which offers
an advanced study of concepts, principles,
and techniques in keeping the electronic and
manual financial records of a sole proprietorship,
partnership, and corporation. In addition,
departmental, management, cost, and not-for-profit
accounting systems are explored. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Administrative Management
I |
1 |
Keyboarding / Document Formatting
and one other computer course |
|
3737 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. This course
provides advanced training, including hands-on
experiences, for students pursuing a career
in business technology. Skills developed in
previous courses will be incorporated and
enhanced through a multi tasking environment
using a variety of input technologies. Procedures
and concepts are related to information processing
systems, administrative/information management,
problem solving, reasoning, team-building,
time management, business standards, feasibility
studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership,
ethical and legal issues, and mathematics
and communications. Production and administrative
skills are developed to meet industry's standards.
The student will play a variety of roles in
completing tasks. Team activities will be
evaluated as a group. Collaboration with other
courses can enhance students' learning and
expand their experiences. This course may
articulate to a post-secondary program. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Administrative Management
II |
1 |
Administrative Management I |
|
3737 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. This course
provides advanced training, including hands-on
experiences, for students pursuing a career
in business technology. Skills developed in
previous courses will be incorporated and
enhanced through a multi tasking environment
using a variety of input technologies. Procedures
and concepts are related to information processing
systems, administrative/information management,
problem solving, reasoning, team-building,
time management, business standards, feasibility
studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership,
ethical and legal issues, and mathematics
and communications. Production and administrative
skills are developed to meet industry's standards.
The student will play a variety of roles in
completing tasks. Team activities will be
evaluated as a group. Collaboration with other
courses can enhance students' learning and
expand their experiences. This course may
articulate to a post-secondary program. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| American Business Legal
Systems |
1/2 |
|
|
3706 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-half
unit credit course for grades 11-12. This
course provides students with an understanding
of the legal framework in which American business
functions. The student will evaluate the influence
of the free enterprise system in a democratic
society on daily decisions. Students will
analyze the alliance between capitalism and
democracy and be better prepared to influence
the future decisions in the public and private
sectors of the United States of America. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Banking and Finance |
1 |
Keyboarding / Document Formatting |
|
3756 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. This course
is designed to challenge the student with
real banking and financial situations through
a partnership with a local financial institution
that would bring resources of mentors, seminars,
and hands on experience with day-to-day operations.
Completion of this course will provide students
with a basis for secondary education in finance
and special job skills in banking and financial
institutions. Ethical issues will be presented
in the course. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Business Economics |
1/2 |
|
|
3751 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-half
unit credit course for grades 11-12. This
course provides an in-depth study of fundamental
concepts, free enterprise trading practices,
and the various players in the economic system.
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. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Business Management |
1 |
|
|
3707 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. This course
is designed to develop a foundation in the
many activities, problems, and decisions that
are intrinsic to the management of a successful
business, as well as an appreciation for the
importance of these responsibilities. Areas
to be examined include business organization,
ethical and legal responsibilities, communication,
decision-making, personnel, safety, professional
development, and related careers. By gaining
an understanding of these areas, students
will be better prepared to enhance the business
decisions of tomorrow. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Computer Applications |
1 |
Keyboarding / Document Formatting |
|
3718 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grade 10. This course is
designed to develop computer technology skills.
Students will use a variety of computer software
and hardware tools and features of an electronic
information network. Students will explore
the historical, social, and ethical issues
of using computer technology. The students
will develop skills that will assist them
with efficient production; accurate production
analysis; management of information and design;
and presentation of a multimedia project. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Desktop Publishing |
1 |
Keyboarding / Document Formatting
or Computer Applications |
|
3741 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 10-11. The student
will apply keying, formatting, typography,
and layout and design skill in developing
electronic publishing documents. The student
will develop skills in electronic publishing
design, layout, composition, and photo-journalism.
Content provides the opportunity to acquire
marketable skills and to prepare for gainful
employment and or entry into post-secondary
education in the graphic communications industry.
Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate
those found in the graphics communications
industry. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Financial Planning |
1 |
|
|
3717 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. This course
is designed to develop skills in the use of
financial principles in making business decisions.
Students will research job qualifications
and employment opportunities in finance. The
course includes a study of the allocation
of financial resources, the effects of finance
and credit institutions on the business community,
and the impact of financial decisions on the
consumer market. Ethical issues will be presented
in this course. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Integrated Input Technologies
I |
1 |
Computer Applications |
|
3730 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit advanced computer course for grades
11-12. The student will learn skills necessary
in problem solving using current and emerging
integrated technology to include a variety
of input technologies such as advanced keyboarding,
scanning, speech recognition, handwriting
recognition, and the use of a mouse in the
production of mailable business documents.
The course focuses on student choice, accountability
and competency. Students work toward the attainment
of high-level employable competencies in areas
which may include (but are not limited to)
integrated software applications, computer
systems, communication systems, networking,
ethical issues, human relations, leadership,
self-management, and workplace management.
Students may choose areas of specialization
and achieve industry certification in areas
such as word processing, spreadsheet applications,
database design and management, multimedia
presentations, schedule and contact management,
etc. This course may articulate to post-secondary
education. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Integrated Input Technologies
II |
1 |
Integrated Input Technologies I |
|
3730 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit advanced computer course for grades
11-12. The student will learn skills necessary
in problem solving using current and emerging
integrated technology to include a variety
of input technologies such as advanced keyboarding,
scanning, speech recognition, handwriting
recognition, and the use of a mouse in the
production of mailable business documents.
The course focuses on student choice, accountability
and competency. Students work toward the attainment
of high-level employable competencies in areas
which may include (but are not limited to)
integrated software applications, computer
systems, communication systems, networking,
ethical issues, human relations, leadership,
self-management, and workplace management.
Students may choose areas of specialization
and achieve industry certification in areas
such as word processing, spreadsheet applications,
database design and management, multimedia
presentations, schedule and contact management,
etc. This course may articulate to post-secondary
education. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Interactive Multimedia
Presentation |
1 |
Web Site - Foundations |
|
3746 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. The student
will apply keying, typography, layout and
design skills in this course. The student
will be proficient in using interactive multimedia
tools to develop electronic presentations.
Creative design, persuasive communications,
and language arts skills are applied through
research, evaluation, validation, written,
and oral communication. Typography, layout
and design guidelines are applied. Copyright
laws and ethical practices are reinforced
in creating and formatting various presentations
that require imported data/graphics, digital,
audio, and video clips. Team development will
also be stressed as students work on multimedia
project(s). Laboratory facilities and experiences
simulate those found in business and industry. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| International Business
and Marketing |
1 |
One Marketing or Business Technology
credit |
|
3754 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12. This course
is designed to provide students the opportunity
to develop skills needed to live and work
in a global market place. The student will
acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills
for entry-level international business and
marketing occupations. The course includes
political, legal, financial, economic, ethical,
and social/cultural considerations. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Keyboarding |
1/2 |
None |
|
3710 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-half
unit credit course for grade 9. The student
will apply basic skills in operating a computerized
keyboard by using the touch system and other
input technologies to produce mailable business
and academic documents. The student will prepare
business and academic reports, etc. Mailable
standards relate to keying, formatting, grammar,
punctuation, capitalization, spelling, content,
typography, layout, and design. Using special
features of the software, the student will
be able to format academic and business reports. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Keyboarding / Document
Formatting |
1/2 |
Keyboarding |
|
3775 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-half
unit credit course for grade 9. This course
is a continuation of the Keyboarding course.
The student will prepare business and academic
reports, etc. The student will demonstrate
a combination of input skills (advanced keyboarding,
scanning, speech recognition, handwriting
recognition, and the use of a mouse) in the
production of mailable business documents.
Industry production standards are emphasized.
Formatting, typography, and layout and design
concepts are applied in document preparation
of business letters, forms, invoices, manuscripts,
and tabulated and columnar information. Proofreading
and editing skills are applied. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Networking Essentials |
1 |
Keyboarding / Document Formatting |
|
3778 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
course for 11-12 grades designed to teach
the fundamentals of networking through the
use of lecture, multimedia, and hands on training.
The student will be introduced to the terminology,
concepts, and industry standards that govern
how computers and other devices communicate
with each other. This course will provide
students with a good working knowledge of
the hardware and software being used today
in multi vendor networks throughout the business
world. This course will particularly help
prepare students who are planning to pursue
international technology certifications such
as the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer/Administrator
(MCSE) (MCSA), CompTIA Network +, or Certified
Novell Engineer (CNE) just to name a few.
This course may articulate to a post-secondary
program. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Web Page Design - Site
Designer |
1 |
Web Site - Foundations |
|
3759 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A
one-unit credit course for grade 12 that
prepares students with work-related skills
for advancement into postsecondary education
or industry. Course content includes
exposure to basic and advanced Web design,
pixilated and vector-based Web graphics,
Web animations, dynamics of Web hosting,
and Web design in e-commerce. The course
content provides students the opportunity
to acquire fundamental skills in both theory
and practical application of Web design and
of leadership and interpersonal skill development.
Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate
those found in the Web page design and Web
page construction industry. Further, this
course maps to the Certified Internet Webmaster "Site
Designer" which is a national certification
examination. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Web Site - Foundations |
1 |
Keyboarding / Document Formatting
and one additional computer class |
|
3758 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-unit
credit course for grades 11-12 that prepares
students with work-related skills for advancement
into postsecondary education or industry.
Course content includes exposure to basic
Web design and the dynamics of networking/Internetworking,
Web hosting and Web design in e-commerce.
The course content provides students the opportunity
to acquire fundamental skills in both theory
and practical application of Web design and
of leadership and interpersonal skill development.
Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate
those found in the Web page design and construction
industry. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Virtual Enterprise
International |
1 to 2 |
Recommended Prerequisite - Computer
Applications and Business Principles or Accounting
I |
|
3757 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| A one-two
unit credit course for grades 11-12. This
course is a simulated business environment.
The Virtual Enterprise International (VE)
students will be involved in actual on the
job work experiences, including accounting,
personnel administration, management and marketing.
The only difference between the VE and an
actual business is that no material goods
are produced or legal tender exchanged. However,
services will be provided. Working in a team,
the student will develop and enhance oral
and written communication skills through initiative,
responsibility, and creativity. The VE experience
will weave together several academic disciplines
and occupational subjects, thereby overcoming
fragmentation of subjects. The course will
link learning to application and real-life
experiences. The goal is to create a learning
environment that integrates school and workplace
to enhance learning. Laboratory facilities
and experiences simulate those found in business
and industry. |
| Course Title |
Credits |
Pre-requisites |
Concurrent/s |
Course Code |
| Work-Based Learning
/ Supervision Period |
See Note |
Enrolled in approved CTE course |
|
3798 |
| Description: |
|
|
|
|
| Credit
awarded in the appropriate CTE course in which
the student is enrolled. |
| Note: Cooperative
Education is a paid, credit generating, work-based
learning component. |
| Credit
for Cooperative Education is earned through
the appropriate CTE class in which the student
is enrolled for a maximum of one additional
credit per semester. Students must work a
minimum of ten (10) hours per week to earn
the additional one credit in class. Student
accounting is documented through the Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period course code. |
| Students
must: |
| 1. Be enrolled
in one of the following courses: |
| First Term |
| 3730 Integrated
Input Technologies (2 credits) |
| 3798 Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits) |
| 3737 Administrative
Management (2 credits) |
| 3798 Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits) |
| 3757 Virtual
Enterprise International (2 credits) |
| 3798 Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits) |
| Second
Term |
| 3730 Integrated
Input Technologies (2 credits) |
| 3798 Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits) |
| 3737 Administrative
Management (2 credits) |
| 3798 Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits) |
| 3757 Virtual
Enterprise International (2 credits) |
| 3798 Cooperative
Methodology/Supervision Period (0 credits) |
| 2. Be in
the 12th grade |
| 3. Satisfy
all eligibility requirements |
| 4. Be recommended
by the Business Technology Teacher |
