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Business Management I and II

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Business Management I and II

Junior Year:

Business Management I prepares students to pursue a future in the business world. Students are trained in careers which facilitate business operations through a variety of management, entrepreneurial, administrative and financial duties. Instruction is given in computers, office management, information and communication management, project tracking, and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. MOS certification in Word is the goal. All students participate in leadership and competitive events at the regional and state level through Business Professionals of America.

Senior Year:

During the senior year of this course, students will continue training in either business administrative services or financial services. Students will have the choice to choose administrative or accounting. Students that choose the administrative pathway will expand their Microsoft training, study human resources, and office management. Students who choose the financial pathway will study financial, payroll and managerial accounting. Students will develop knowledge and skills in financial analysis, financial reporting, and corporate investments. All students participate in leadership and competitive events at the regional and state level through Business Professionals of America. MOS certification in Excel is the goal. College credits may be available if the student meets certain criteria.

Location

 Valley Forge High School 

Credits
  • Junior Year - 3
  • Senior Year - 3 
College Credit

Available college credit awarded upon meeting articulation requirements 

Student Organizations
  • Junior Achievement
  • Business Professionals of America 
Certifications
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Word
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Excel
  • Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Outlook
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Access
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Word
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Excel 
Activities

Community Service 

Student Competitions

Business Professionals of America

Teacher Contact Information

Mary Ellen Swinger
swingerm@parmacityschools.org