CTE: Business and Information Technology

Students explore the accounting procedures and practices required for partnerships and corporations. Units of instruction include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, taxes and financial statements. Federal tax laws are emphasized for payroll preparation. An automated integrated accounting system is used to reinforce accounting procedures.

Students gain in-depth knowledge of the accounting procedures and practices required for corporations and financial institutions. Students develop spreadsheets to analyze and solve financial reports. An integrated accounting software program is used to reinforce accounting fundamentals. Units include inventory maintenance, long-term and short-term investments, stock investments, distribution of dividends, cost and management accounting and tax preparation. Projects include maintaining financial records for a corporation and presenting a proposal to establish a subsidiary accounting firm.

This course is part of the State Microsoft IT Academy, which includes classroom and online learning, hands-on labs and access to hundreds of courses, books and cutting-edge resources. These resources help prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification that can help students earn college credits and enhance their resumes with credentials recognized by employers around the world. Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through advanced integrated software applications, including printed, electronic and Web publications. Students work individually and in groups to explore advanced computer maintenance activities, website development, programming, networking, emerging technology and employability skills. Projects include spreadsheets, graphics and text layout, database, word processing and charting. Students have the opportunity to take the MOS certification exam.

Students develop advanced skills for creating desktop-published, interactive multimedia and website projects. Students work with sophisticated hardware and software, applying skills to real-world projects. Classroom instruction is combined with on-the-job training in an approved position, supervised continuously throughout the school year, to broaden the student’s educational experiences.

This course allows students to apply their acquired classroom knowledge to a real world work experience. The Internship experience combines a business course with employment in a business-related field that reflects the student’s current career interest, and/or provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, enhance employment skills, and develop 21st century workplace skills. This course is taken in conjunction with another business course.

Students examine the foundations of the American legal system and learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Students gain practical knowledge and life skills by exploring economic and social concepts related to laws governing business and individuals. Focus areas include contracts, consumer protection, criminal law, tort law, international law, family/domestic law, employment law and careers in the legal profession. It is suggested that students enroll in Business Law to prepare for business college programs.

Students explore the principles and concepts required for business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance and human relations. Units of instruction also include forms of business ownership, management and financial responsibilities. Problem solving and ethical decision making are integral parts of the course. It is suggested that students enroll in Business Management to prepare for business college programs.

This course is part of the State Microsoft IT Academy, which includes classroom and online learning, hands-on labs and access to hundreds of courses, books and cutting-edge resources. These resources help prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification that can help students earn college credits and enhance their resumes with credentials recognized by employers around the world. Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities. Students work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, networks, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Students take the MOS certification exam.

This course is designed for secondary school students to develop real-life, outcome-driven approach skills for digital citizenship, basic computer operations, keyboarding, application software (word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia applications, databases), and career exploration. This course promotes skills that can be applied across the curriculum and offers preparation relevant to 21st century skills and postsecondary education. Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible for a rigorous and relevant industry certification examination. Student skills may be enhanced by participation in work-based learning activities and/or the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).

Note: This course may be offered to middle school students for high school credit if approved by the local school division. The industry certification does not apply to middle school. The tasks contained in the Digital Applications framework will correlate with many of the FBLA competitive events. Refer to the FBLA website for details or to the task-by-task FBLA correlation.

This course was formerly called Computer and Keyboarding Applications.

Students explore the fundamentals of microeconomics and macroeconomics to practice decision-making skills for business and personal financial management. Units include apartment contracts, mortgages, car financing, banking, life and health care insurance, real estate, retirement plans, stocks, bonds, treasury notes, annuities, mutual funds, pensions, personal loans, credit cards, educational loans, consumer rights and awareness, and federal, state and city tax assessments. As a culminating project, students prepare financial plans that include saving, investing, borrowing, risk management, and retirement and estate planning. Students take the w!se Financial Literacy Certification (FLC) Exam and the CTECS Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment.

Students develop proficiency in designing and creating desktop-published projects, multimedia presentations/projects and websites, using industry-standard application software. Students apply principles of layout and design in completing projects. Students create portfolios that include resumes and a variety of desktop-published, multimedia and website projects produced in the course.

Now offering a cooperative education experience through Student Helpdesk. The role includes trouble-shooting and serving at the student-run Student Helpdesk, trouble-shooting technical issues for peers and teachers, planning and creating student training resources, and planning for the annual Digital Learning Day and Coding Week.