8452 Business Management and Computer Applications

Regardless of what career path you take, Business Education is the key to your success as a high school student and beyond. Learn the skills that 21st century business owners and employers seek. Build your professional portfolio and learn how to create a resume, pass a job interview and advocate for yourself while learning real life skills. Gain valuable knowledge on how to balance a checkbook, and succeed with other financial literacy components. Run a virtual business in a simulated computer exercise game designed to provide a taste of entrepreneurship while learning from professional mentors and guest speakers. Gain on-the-job experience at one of many job shadow field trips and talk with executives and companies at career fairs.Hone your keyboarding and computer skills in this fast paced, technologically savvy class, designed to give students a solid foundation in business. Become a member of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Articulation Agreement:
Community College of Denver (CCD)
"In Business Management you learn what you can really use in the real world."
— Jessica A.

and earn recognition for your passion. Students also learn in a professional, work-like environment, gaining the skills necessary to have a jump start on the completion concerning career exploration and job seeking. Finally, learn the skills necessary to become autonomous, such as renting an apartment, leasing a car, financing furniture, etc. in "the Virtual Reality" assignment.

Credits:

  • 10 Elective
  • Technical Writing (must be prearranged, one semester only)

Grades: 9 - 12 Semesters: 2

*CEC Articulation Agreements
Students who successfully complete classes with articulation agreements receive advanced standing and/or college credit with the college or schools listed based on specific coursework completed during high school.