Business Education Classes  

 

 

One-third of the 30 jobs projected to grow the fastest this decade are in technology, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  It is essential that high school graduates are proficient in the use of computers in order to enter the job market and continue on to higher education.

 

Ø Career and Financial Management (formerly Introduction to Occupations)½ year/credit

The world of work and adult life is explored in this class.  Research your personal career interests and aptitudes.  What higher education needs do you have? Learn what the working citizen should know about getting and keeping a job. How will you budget and spend the millions of dollars you will earn in the 40 years average work-life as an American employee?

Ø   Cisco Academy IT Essentials I & II  two ½ year credit blocks (1 credit total)

Interested in learning a skills that can take you directly to the work force? Learn the art of PC maintenance and repair in the 2 year Cisco Academy college level class.  College credit articulation agreements exist for many NYS colleges for this internationally renown curriculum. Many students will choose to go on to college and major in Electrical Technology, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering, as well as exciting US Military careers. 

Ø      Computing for College and Careers ½ year/credit

This course is designed to prepare students for the electronic word processing world encountered in higher education and in today’s business environment. Emphasis is placed on developing speed and accuracy at the keyboard.

Proficiency with fundamental computer applications will be achieved through the following topics: basic document formatting, file management, proofreading, composing at the computer, e-mail, recording notes from oral presentations, and desktop publishing.  

Ø      Entrepreneurial Studies/Business Ownership ½ year/credit

Interested in starting your own business this summer or some time in the future? The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies has been contracted by the New York Department of Education to maintain a web site for you to use as an on-line text book.  Students will progress through 40 units of study on how to start and operate their own business.  The course culminates with the construction of a Business Plan for the operation of your own company and to present to financiers.

Ø IC3 Computer Core ½ year/credit

If you have time for but one computer class, this is the one to take. 

This course prepares students to take the optional IC3 (internationally recognized computer proficiency  certification) that  verifies competency in 3 computer knowledge areas:

  1. Computing Fundamentals (how to buy and care for your computer)
  2. Key Applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
  3. Living Online (safe, effective, and efficient use of the Internet)

Ø      Multimedia Applications  ½ year/credit

Create exciting multimedia presentations! Pump up your projects in other classes and prepare for college with your new found skills.  Productive web searching, Engine use, and interesting websites are also covered as the introduction to creating movies and slideshows via several different applications readily available (free!) to the general public.  

Ø      7th Grade Careers & Computers  ½ year

In this second year of Home and Careers, students learn how to use computers to enhance their lives at home and at work. Personal finance, time management, study skills, consumerism, careers and computer use comprise the course curriculum. This is a mandatory course for all middle school students.

Ø   Web Page Design ½ year/credit each

Learn Web Page design using the powerful, industry standard software.  Project-based course Teaches the basics of design, layout, and spicing up your web pages.  Java code, graphic manipulation using Photoshop, FrontPage, and Dreamweaver are just some of the topics covered.

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