Business Management Pathway

  • Course Descriptions:

    Business Technology 1/2: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. Credits: 10. Students will be able to understand the field of communications as applied to personal and professional situations, they will demonstrate competency by selecting and using appropriate forms of communication in a variety of situations. Students will be introduced to word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, presentation software, and graphics. Additionally, touch-typing using the standard computer or (QWERTY) keyboard system is reinforced. Importance will also be placed upon maintaining organization of assignments and management of electronic files. Students will understand professional and ethical behavior consistent with regulations and organizational norms. Students will compile employment readiness support documents which will include:  a cover letter, a resume, references and a digital portfolio demonstrating a culmination of best coursework.   

    Computer Business Applications: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or VAPA or elective. (Prerequisite: Business Technology 1-2) Credits: 10. Develops skills in word processing, spreadsheet creation, presentation, and database development with industry standard computer applications. Teaches formatting and develops skills using Microsoft Office Suite, introduces STEM, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) programming, graphics, and computer literacy. Students will compile employment readiness support documents, which will include a cover letter, a resume, references and a digital portfolio demonstrating a culmination of best coursework.