Business Management and Administration
Business
Management & Administration Workers with the skill
sets necessary for efficient business, management, and
administration operations fuel U.S. enterprises. Rewarding careers
in this area of study can lead to a myriad of different companies
and markets. Business, management, and administration professionals
plan, direct, maintain, and organize business operations for an
organization. Business fundamentals serve as the foundation for all
business pathways. Courses in business provide instruction in basic
business skills and knowledge related to economic fundamentals,
management, communications, finance, human relations, career
development, ethics, and business etiquette. This cluster prepares
you for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating
business functions essential to efficient and productive
operations.
Webster
County Career and Technology Center Course offerings in this
pathway include:
Business
Information Technology
Pathway Description
This two-year course is designed to provide students an
advanced-level experience with practical applications through
hands-on instruction using Microsoft programs to obtain world-wide
recognized Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. This course
also incorporates advanced skills in business communication, job
preparation, graphic design, finance, web-page design, technology
trends, and the capstone experience.
Course Description
Course content for the first year will include utilization of
the Microsoft Office suite, online security, professional
development, communication and interpersonal skills, and graphic
design. Students will work toward gaining Microsoft Office
Specialist Certifications in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint,
and Microsoft Excel.
Course content for the second year will include advanced
professional development, financial business applications,
attainment of Microsoft Office Specialist Access certification
through database management, new and emerging technology trends,
and web design. In addition, students will complete a capstone
project in either business, management, and entrepreneurship;
accounting; internship program; or Microsoft Office Expert
certifications.
Leadership development will be provided through an approved
student organization aligned with the curriculum.