Welcome to the Business and Technology Department. Whether an entrepreneur, CEO, CIO, doctor, lawyer or teacher, to be competitive in today’s workplace, there is a high expectation for professional computer skills. The Missouri Department of Education has recommended that by the time a student graduates from ECHS, he or she should demonstrate more advanced levels of proficiency in the use of technology. These same entrepreneurs, electrical engineers, CEOs, doctors, nurses, etc. must be prepared with a strong understanding of the local, national and international world of business. From Introduction to Business through Personal Finance, students develop a solid foundation for college, the business world, and the management of personal finance. Business and Technology Courses: Introduction to Business Personal, financial and business transactions made by everyone. Topics for study include career choices in our global economy, your role as a consumer, credit in our economy, financial institutions and banking services, saving and investment strategies, technology in business, and protecting yourself with insurance. Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Unit Semesters: 2 Business Technology Integration of specialized tasks and procedures to effectively manage administrative support office functions. Topics include word processing, filing procedures, business machine applications, and transcription fundamentals. Prerequisite: Must be a Junior or Senior having completed Computer Applications and Desktop Publishing Credit: 1 Unit Semesters: 2 Computer Applications This is an introduction to computers and their personal and professional uses. Include impact of computers on individuals and society, computer related jobs and careers, and options for computer education. Designed for students who have had little or no experience with microcomputers. Hands-on experience provided on IBM compatible microcomputers. Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Unit Semesters: 1 Desktop Publishing Introduction to Desktop Publishing instills confidence and builds familiarity with Adobe Page Maker program's, commands and features. Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Unit Semesters: 1 Advanced Desktop Publishing Students will demonstrate knowledge of computer skills essential in the business community, skills students will need to use the computers to apply the program and activities and applications, the ability to use the computer for business, career, personal, and school projects, the ability to interact with the business community in the sale of advertisements and yearbooks, and the ability to collaborate with other students and faculty in the production of the school's yearbook. Prerequisite: Must be a Junior or Senior Credit: 1 Unit Semesters: 2 Personal Finance This class is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Real world covered will include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. Still will design personal and household budgets, simulate the use of checking and saving accounts, demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, and credit management, and evaluate and understanding for making informed personal financial decisions. Prerequisite: None Credit: .5 Units Semesters: 1 |
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