PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - NC DPI
Business,
Finance, and Information Technology Education prepares students for
successful transition from school to work and post-secondary education.
It empowers them to use business principles and concepts while they
manage their current and future responsibilities as informed consumers
and productive workers in the 21st century. Business, Finance, and
Information Technology Education is a broad, comprehensive curriculum at
the middle and high school levels that provides students with
meaningful instruction for and about business, finance, and information
technology. Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education
plays a major role in preparing a competent, business literate, and
skilled workforce. The program area is designed to integrate business,
finance, and information technology skills into the middle and high
school curriculum.
Business,
Finance, and Information Technology Education is designed to prepare
graduates as viable competitors in the business world and for advanced
educational opportunities. The instructional program begins in the
middle grades with the development of proficiency in basic computer
software applications. Exploratory experiences in business, marketing,
and entrepreneurship are also included in the middle school curriculum.
This experience continues at the high school level with career pathways
that provide knowledge and skill development in these Career Clusters™:
Business, Management, and Administration
Finance
Information Technology
Literacy
and numeracy skills are an integral part of the Business, Finance, and
Information Technology Education program. Computer literacy and
proficiency in the various applications are emphasized throughout the
curriculum. Development of 21st century skills including collaboration,
critical thinking, economic literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and
problem-solving is a part of each of the career pathways. Opportunities
to develop and apply leadership, social, civic, and business-related
skills are provided through Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA), the Career-Technical Student Organization for Business, Finance,
and Information Technology Education students. Integration of the
Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education program with
appropriate academic concepts/courses is strongly encouraged.
Courses Available:
Microsoft Word/Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Multimedia Webpage & Design
Principles of Business
Personal Finance