Business Management Pathway

This course utilizes Diversified Cooperative Education (DCE) methodology, one teacher responsible for students within multiple program areas, to combine school-based and supervised work-based learning experiences related to the standards identified for the Business Management Program.

An introduction to hardware, software, data structures, information system analysis, and other topics regarding computer information systems. Content covers historical and contemporary topics with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages for solving problems from a business perspective. Earn 3 college credits at MCC for CIS110. This is a required general education class for all in-state universities.

Explore the exciting challenges of management! Students will be introduced to the skills necessary to be an effective manager and leader. Students will explore fundamental business concepts and career opportunities. Virtual business on the computer, field trips, guest speakers, projects, and internet research are all part of this exciting class!

Learn about customer buying habits and the sales world. Determine how to purchase, display, promote and finance products. Students will also complete an accounting cycle, analyze financial statements, and make educated business decisions by learning basic accounting principles and practices. Students will also utilize computer skills in the MS Office Suite, Internet, graphics, and business-related software for advanced document creation. Students are expected to make presentations, use email appropriately, and participate in class.

This course is recommended for students who are preparing to enter the working world or going on to college and are interested in business leadership. Students will participate in working in the student-run school store with an emphasis on management (both leadership and financial). The students run the Student Store! Management, operations, marketing, and finance experience! Product planning/pricing, inventory control, stocking shelves, running the register, counting money-accounting/bank deposit, flyers/ads/website promotion, scheduling, training others, implementing procedures and more! This course is repeatable for credit with instructor approval.