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    Career & Technical Education

    Business Management and Finance

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    Careers in leadership, management, and support roles are needed by all types of organizations to operate successfully. The Business Management and Finance cluster focuses on financial services, accounting and finance, marketing, business management, and business administrative support. Students learn topics that relate to planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. These programs include options for students to earn industry certifications and college credit in a business-related career field. Business Management and Finance programs prepare students to continue their education at a postsecondary institution or begin employment immediately after high school.


    Business Management and Finance Programs

    Calculator graphic Accounting and Finance

    Students who complete this program of study will be competent in working with accounting systems. They will learn to record business transactions, analyze, and prepare income cash flow, balance sheet statements, and financial reports. Students will become skilled in accounting software (e.g., Excel, QuickBooks)...

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    Clipboard graphic in a circle Administrative Services Management

    Administrative assistants are key to well-run offices! In this program students will learn to effectively utilize technology in the analysis, and communication of ideas; and the management, organization, and examination of information for strategic business decision making...

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    Brief case graphic in a circle Business Management

    A student who completes this program pathway will be able to develop a business plan for a small business. They will apply accounting, marketing, and management concepts to realistic business scenarios. All aspects of managing a business will be discussed in addition to the competencies learned in computer applications...

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    Megaphone graphic icon in a circle Marketing

    In the Marketing pathway, students learn about the consumer’s role, research in global marketing, developing a marketing plan and the importance of ethics and social responsibility. Internships and mentored projects are highly recommended. Graduates may earn college credit through dual enrollment...

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