Business Management & Administration

The business, management and administration career cluster can give you the business skills essential to efficient, productive operations for any company. Professional offices, law firms, and corporate headquarters require bookkeepers, administrative assistants, and office specialists to keep their operations running smoothly. As technology becomes more advanced and businesses grow, the need for staff with expertise in office administration and software is a valuable asset. People with great computer skills will be in demand.

Program of Study

Office Management Track

Office Management	Principles of Office Applications	Business Communications	Business Management	Work Based Learning: Office Management
	CTE Student Organization: Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) EPSOs: Local Dual Credit NeSCC, option TCAT Dual Enrollment, Industry Certification: Lean Six Sigma

OFFICE MANAGEMENT TRACK

OFFICE MANAGEMENT TRACK

PRINCIPLES OF OFFICE APPLICATIONS

One Semester
1 credit
EPSO
Grade: 9-11
Optional TCAT dual enrollment credit

Students will use a variety of computer software and hardware tools; explore the social, business, and ethical issues of using computer technology; and develop skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications. Students who complete this course have the opportunity to take an articulation exam for college credit.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

One Semester
1 credit
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisite: Principles of Office Applications with minimum grade of C

Students will practice choosing and using appropriate tools for business communications with particular emphasis on electronic media. Though communications activities will have a business focus, all students who intend to continue in post-secondary education will benefit from practice in finding and validating electronic resources, using review and developer tools in Microsoft Word, and using electronic means of communication like email and blogs for professional purposes. Students also use Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to design infographics and illustrations.