Introduction to Business Technology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways.
The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways.
Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready.
Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.
Click here to view syllabus.
In addition to the standards for this course, Literacy standards will also be introduced. To cover this requirement students will be expected to log in everyday at the beginning of class (Bell Work) to a blog and answer a journal question to encourage writing.
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UNITS/TOPICS
Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways.
The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways.
Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready.
Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.
Click here to view syllabus.
In addition to the standards for this course, Literacy standards will also be introduced. To cover this requirement students will be expected to log in everyday at the beginning of class (Bell Work) to a blog and answer a journal question to encourage writing.
www.kidblog.org
UNITS/TOPICS
First Semester Topics | Second Semester Topics |
---|---|
1. Introduction to Technology | 1. Leadership and Management |
2. Word Processing Applications | 2. Accounting 101 |
3. Effective Communication Skills | 3. Money Management Basics |
4. Introduction to the World of Marketing | 4. Managing Risks & Insurance |
5. Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership | 5. Introduction to Human Resources |