MARYLAND STATE BUSINESS CAREERS Easton High School Career and Technology Dept.

MARYLAND BUSINESS EDUCATION CLUSTER COURSE SEQUENCE Financial Management Using Computer Software Principles of Business Administration and Management Business Management Finance and Accounting Business Administrative Services E-Commerce & Entrepreneurship Accounting I Office Systems Management Accounting 1Accounting II Adv.Software/ Expert MOS Certification Required courses

Principles of Business Management and Administration One credit required course. Introduces students to four types of businesses and their function in our economy. Gain knowledge of business laws, theories and principles of business and external factors that affect business. Understand employer/employee rights. Explore career opportunities.

Financial Management Using Computer Software One credit required course Introduces students to the world of money management and finance for business. Gain knowledge of banking, investing, borrowing, and risk management (insurance). Emphasis on the appropriate use and integration of technology.

PATHWAY: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Managing and supervising activities related to the organization of a business. Develop organization’s strategic plan. Implement plan of work. Provide effective and efficient management of business operations.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE: Management Trainee Executive, Assistant Supervisor, Small Business Manager BACHELOR’S DEGREE (4 YEARS): Branch Manager Project Manager Operations Manager MORE THAN A BACHELOR’S DEGREE Chief Executive Officer

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES Financial Management Using Computer Software Principles of Business Administration and Management Business Management E-Commerce & Entrepreneurship Accounting 1 Required courses

PATHWAY: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Managing the financial operations of a business which includes the assets, investments, liabilities, and operating results. Manage, audit, and prepare financial and tax reports. Evaluate revenue, expenses, and financial requirements, and manage business investments.

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE OR LESS : Accounting ClerkBookkeeper Accounts Payable/Payroll clerk Receivable Clerk BACHELOR’S DEGREE (4 YEAR) AccountantTax Analyst Credit AnalystBudget Analyst Investment BankerAuditor Financial Analyst MORE THAN A BACHELOR’S DEGREE EconomistFinance Director Chief FinancialTreasurer OfficerComptroller Certified Public Accountant

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING COURSES Financial Management Using Computer Software Principles of Business Administration and Management Finance and Accounting Accounting I Accounting II Required courses

Pathway: Business Administrative Services Providing administrative support throughout organizations. Manage information. Provide computer applications support. Develop and manage report/document production, communication, planning, and organization. Coordinate meetings and events. Manage the general office.

B U S I N E S S ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE: Office ManagerData Entry Specialist Administrative AssistantComputer Support Specialist Secretary BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Administrative ServicesExecutive Assistant ManagerOperations Manager General Manager

B U S I N E S S ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COURSES Financial Management Using Computer Software Principles of Business Administration and Management Business Administrative Services Office Systems Management Adv.Software/ Expert MOS Certification Required courses

If you want a business of your own or plan to major in business in college…. Get a head start in high school. See how you like it. Be ahead of the game before college courses start.