BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMS OF STUDY

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Computer Skills and Applications
Course Number: 6207
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
Recommended Hours of Instruction: Local Decision
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 61kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This middle school course is composed of instructional modules designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic keyboarding skills, computer concepts, and software applications. The software applications include word processing, desktop publishing, presentation software, spreadsheets, and databases. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Workbased learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Exploring Business Technologies
Course Number: 6208
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 18
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 67-90
Course blueprint: Summer 2008 (pdf, 50kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed to explore the nature of business in an international economy and to study related careers in fields such as entrepreneurship, financial services, information technology, marketing, office systems technology, public relations and promotion, and travel and tourism. Emphasis is on using the computer while studying applications in these careers along with problem solving and thinking skills. Communication and mathematics skills are reinforced as students explore business applications and careers. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies. This course contributes to the development of a career development plan.

Business Law
Course Number: 6215
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2006 (pdf, 147kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles common to business and personal activities. Topics include consumer concepts to assist students when evaluating contracts, purchasing with credit, purchasing appropriate insurance, and renting and owning real estate. Business concepts such as contracting, ethics, starting a business, hiring employees, managing employees, and representing other businesses and individuals in an agency capacity are included. Skills in critical thinking are reinforced in this course along with oral and written communication skills. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are field trips and job shadowing. In addition to simulations, projects, and teamwork, FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Course Number: 6235
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2003 (pdf, 352kb)
Prerequisite: Two technical credits in the same career pathway.
Description:
This course introduces students to the rewards and risks of owning or operating a business enterprise. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of skills needed to plan, organize, manage, and finance a small business. Skills in communication, technical writing, mathematics, research, and problem-solving are reinforced as each student prepares his/her own business plan. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education and paid/unpaid internships. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Accounting I
Course Number: 6311
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2010 (pdf, 26kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions, preparation, and interpretation of financial statements, accounting systems, banking and payroll activities, basic types of business ownership, and an accounting career orientation. Mathematics is reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Accounting II
Course Number: 6312
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 29kb)
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Description:
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems and making financial decisions. Emphasis includes departmental accounting, corporate accounting, cost accounting, and inventory control systems, managerial accounting and budgeting, and further enhancement of accounting skills. Mathematics is reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Foundations of Information Technology
Course Number: 6340
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 50kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course provides students with the essential competencies to pursue further study in information technology. Emphasis is on the career concentrations of network systems, information support and services, programming and software development, and interactive media. Students will study new and emerging developments in information technology basics, applications, and systems, while enhancing technical skills, academic foundations, communication, leadership, teamwork, ethics, and legal responsibilities. Communication skills, problem solving, research, and critical thinking are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate to this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Networking I
Course Number: 6341
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2004 (pdf, 326kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course provides a broad-based foundation in the engineering and administration of computer network systems. Emphasis is on PC/network hardware and operating systems, architecture, protocols, design and security, and career development. Communication, mathematical, and critical thinking skills are strengthened throughout the course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are field trips and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Business Computer Technology
Course Number: 6400
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 67-90
Course blueprint: Summer 2003 (pdf, 292kb)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding
Description:
This course is designed to provide hands-on instruction in basic computer hardware components and software applications. Emphasis is placed on extending and reinforcing touch keying skills while providing experience for learning word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, multimedia, and telecommunications applications. Communication skills and basic mathematical concepts are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are field trips and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Computer Applications I
Course Number: 6411
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2008 - Version 2 (pdf, 44kb)
Prerequisite:
Keyboarding Skill-defined as a minimum of 35 words per minute with errors corrected; format from rough draft copy of an announcement, memorandum, personal business letter, and unbound report; and exhibit proper keyboarding techniques.
Description:
This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation applications. Emphasis is on data communications, Internet and e-mail, as well as skill development in the integration of software applications, ethical issues pertaining to information systems, and information technologies careers. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Multimedia and Webpage Design
Course Number: 6414
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 22kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This revised course focuses on desktop publishing, graphic image design, computer animation, virtual reality, multimedia production, and webpage design. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

e-Commerce I
Course Number: 6415
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135
Course blueprint: Summer 2006 (pdf, 151kb)
Prerequisite: Computer Applications II
Description:
This course is designed to help students master skills in the design and construction of complex web sites for conducting business electronically. Emphasis is on skill development in advanced web page construction and entrepreneurial applications of conducting business electronically as well as economic, social, legal, and ethical issues related to electronic business. Students will plan, design, create, publish, maintain, and promote an electronic business website. Communication skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are school-based enterprises, internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

e-Commerce II
Course Number: 6416
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 113kb)
Prerequisite: E-Commerce I
Description:
This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in electronic commerce security; payment infrastructure; secure electronic commerce transactions; and electronic commerce order entry, tracking and fulfillment. Emphasis is placed on marketing techniques for electronic commerce websites, tracking and using customer and sales data, and other uses of databases in electronic commerce sites. Communication skills, problem solving, research, and critical thinking skills are reinforced as students develop and enhance capstone projects. Work-based learning strategies appropriate to this course are internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Course Number: 6417
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 24kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. In the first part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft Word interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, share and create complex documents, and publish them. In the second part, students will learn to use the newest version of Microsoft PowerPoint interface, commands, and features to create, enhance, customize, and deliver presentations. In the last part, students will learn to use the basic features of the newest version of Publisher to create, customize, and publish a publication. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, internship, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. This course can help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Word and/or PowerPoint, http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mos.aspx.

Microsoft Excel and Access
Course Number: 6419
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 24kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
Students in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cuttingedge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment. The first part of the class is designed to help you use the newest version of Microsoft Excel interface, commands, and features to present, analyze, and manipulate various types of data. Students will learn to manage workbooks as well as how to manage, manipulate, and format data. In the second part of the class, students will learn how to create and work with a database and its objects by using the new and improved features in newest version of Microsoft Access. Students will learn how to create, modify, and locate information as well as how to create programmable elements and share and distribute database information. Mathematics is reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, internship, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. This course can help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in Excel and/or Access, http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mos.aspx.

Computer Programming I
Course Number: 6421
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 95kb)
Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended
Description:
This course is designed to introduce the concepts of programming, application development, and writing software solutions in the Visual Basic environment. Emphasis is placed on the software development process, principles of user interface design, and the writing of a complete Visual Basic program including event-driven input, logical decision making and processing, and useful output. Communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills are reinforced through the completion of course activities. Work-based learning strategies appropriate to this course are internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Computer Programming II
Course Number: 6422
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 94kb)
Prerequisite: Computer Programming I
Description:
This project-based course is designed to teach students to access and manipulate data in a variety of data structures including Access, Structured Query Language (SQL), XML, and text files. Emphasis is placed on advanced functionality, packaging and deploying business solutions, and program life-cycle revision and maintenance. Communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning skills are reinforced through the completion of course activities. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Keyboarding
Course Number: 6511
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 67-90
Course blueprint: Summer 2006 (pdf, 127kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed to teach middle grades students basic keying skills, which consist of fluent manipulation of letter, figure/symbol, and basic service keys by touch. Emphasis is on daily use of a computer system and appropriate software to provide integrated training through a learn/practice/sustain/assess plan of skill building. Communication skills are reinforced as students format, compose, and proofread. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Digital Communications Systems
Course Number: 6514
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2004 (pdf, 312kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed to teach basic digital input skills including keying using the touch method, speech recognition, and use of handheld devices. Emphasis is on the daily use and operation of commonly used digital communication devices to develop skill with concentrated application of those skills in the production of business communication and correspondence. Communication skills are reinforced as the students format, compose, and proofread. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Business and Electronic Communications
Course Number: 6535
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 1998 (pdf, 331kb)
Prerequisite:
Keyboarding Skill - defined as a minimum of 35 words per minute with errors corrected; format from rough draft copy of an announcement, memorandum, personal business letter, and unbound report; and exhibit proper keyboarding techniques.
Description:
This course provides students essential competencies for oral and written communication in the technological workplace. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the computer to further develop written communication skills such as composing memos, letters, and reports; describing processes or mechanisms; and completing forms and responding to e-mail. Utilizing technology (presentation software and telecommunications) to further develop oral communication skills such as delivering oral presentations, giving instructions, interviewing for information, and presenting information/reports in an effective manner is reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Business Advanced Studies
Course Number: 6599
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Other documents: Implementation Guide
Prerequisite:
Three technical credits in Business and Information Technology Education, grades 9-12.
Description:
This culminating course is for seniors who are career focused in accounting and finance, business administration, business management and ownership, information technology, or office systems technology. The three parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to professional business situations in a selected career. In addition, they will also demonstrate their ability to write, speak, apply knowledge, problem solve, and use life skills such as time management and organization. Students work under the guidance of a teacher-advisor in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel.

Business Management
Course Number: 8710
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 27kb)
Prerequisite: Principles of Business and Finance
Description:
This course expands student understanding of management, including customer relationship management, human resources management, information management, knowledge management, product-development management, project management, quality management, and strategic management. Economics, finance, and professional development are also stressed throughout the course. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Principles of Business and Finance
Course Number: 8721
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 30
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2010 (pdf, 28kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course introduces students to topics related to business, finance, management, and marketing to cover business in the global economy, functions of business organization and management, marketing basics, and significance of business financial and risk management. English language arts, social studies, and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. Apprenticeship is not available for this course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Personal Finance
Course Number: 8726
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 25
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2010 Version 2 (pdf, 32kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals and families, the role of lifestyle goals in education and career choices, procedures in a successful job search, financial forms used in independent living, and shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares students to understand consumer rights, responsibilities, and information, protect personal and family resources, and apply procedures for managing personal finances. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Network Administration II-Linux, Novell, Microsoft
Course Number: Linux 6345; Microsoft 6347; Novell 6346
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: ³
Prerequisite: Networking I
Description:
This course is the second of two courses of a certification program based on industry-validated skill standards. Topics of this course include networking security, administrator responsibilities, and documentation of work-based experiences. Critical thinking skills are taught. The expectation of this course sequence is for students to sit for the appropriate industry credentialing exam. Work-based learning strategies appropriate to this course are internships, cooperative education, and apprenticeship. Simulations, projects, teamwork, and FBLA leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

Local Course Options

Schools may offer one or more specialized courses not included in the Programs of Study. These courses should meet a local economic need. Options may include:

• Database Programming and Administration
• International Business
• Refer to Part I, Local Course Options, and Appendix B for instructions on how to offer these courses.

A:Adopted from another source, contact program area for more information on ordering
R:Reformatted but not otherwise revised
P:Pilot
D:Draft
L:Leadership objectives revised
OL:Outline

1:Curriculum guide not available in electronic format.
2:Alternative forms of curriculum products will be distributed
3:A complete package is available commercially
4:Draft or pilot blueprint are provided for review purposes only.
 Contact program area for piloting opportunities.
5:Use objectives from other T&I Education courses (See Standard Course of Study)
6:Bank not yet validated; released in pilot form.
7:Students enrolled in course should be tested with performance assessments
 and industry certification exams.