Business Management

CTE Pathway Programs
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             National Academy of Finance
            Accounting
            Information Systems Management
            Business Management
            Marketing

Accounting

          High Schools Offering Accounting :
 
  • Damascus HS
  • Albert Einstein HS
  • Col. Zadok Magruder HS
  • Northwest HS
 
  • Seneca Valley HS
  • Sherwood HS
  • Paint Branch HS
  • Watkins Mill HS

    Pathway Program Details:
 

Status:
 
  • Pathway is Operational
  • Courses Available

Graduation Requirements:
  • USM Completer
  • CTE Completer
  • Advanced Tech Ed Credit
  • Tech Ed Credit
 

Advanced-Level Coursework:
  • College Rigorous Credit
  • Certificate of Merit
  • College Tech Prep Credits

Industry Certifications :

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is possible

National and State Standards :

  • National Business Education Association (NBEA)
  • National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies


Cluster: Business Management and Finance

Program Description:
Accounting
 The Accounting program provides students with a comprehensive study of accounting principles and the application of these principles to a wide range of business situations. The extended use of technology is an essential component of this program. Topics explored include the accounting cycle; accounting for assets; liabilities and equity; understanding business information; special accounting systems; and accounting for business decisions.
High School Program Planner
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
English
English
English

Mathematics
Algebra 1
Geometry or Geometry (H)

Mathematics
Geometry
Algebra 2 w/ Analysis

Mathematics
Algebra 2 Statistics or AP Statistics
   

Mathematics
   Precalculus
AP Calculus

Science (PC)
Matter & Energy*

Science (BC)
 Biology*

Science (PC)
   Chemistry*

Economics
(Elective)    
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies

(Elective)
Web Site Development A/B (Adv. Tech Credit)

Foreign Language
Spanish or French*

Foreign Language
Spanish or French*

Fine Arts
Elective
Economics & Business Law A/B (1.0) or Guided Research
Physical Education
Health (.5) Financial Management (.5)
Accounting A & B (1.0)
(Adv. Tech. Credit)
Advanced Accounting A & B (1.0) (Adv. Tech Credit) (Honors)
Software Applications by Design A & B
(Tech Ed Credit)
Entrepreneurship Business Management A & B (1.0)
(Elective) Advanced Software Applications by Design (Adv. Tech Credit)
Business Internship (1.0)
            

Highly Recommended Courses:
Economics
Economics and Business Law A/B

 Recommended Courses:
Web Site Development
Advanced Software Applications by Design A&B and Statistics or AP Statistics

Course meets one of these Indicators of Rigor:
2 credits of foreign language
2 credits in advanced technology
Math courses beyond Algebra 2 and Geometry
4 credits in science
Articulation Agreements:
Montgomery College:
Students can receive up to seven credits toward the
Accounting A.A.S. or
Business Administration A.A. program.

Internships:
An accounting-related internship or capstone experience position is required.

Please Note:
To ensure rigorous preparation for both college and careers, students are encouraged to take the highest level of science, mathematics, and foreign language. Successful completion of this sequence will fulfill requirements for the University System of Maryland and completion of a career development program resulting in a dual completer program.

Accounting
CIP 52.0302.4

Requirements for Program Completion
(2 credits A) + (2 credits B & C)
Code
Course #
Course Title
Credit
A
4111
4112
Accounting A
Accounting B
.5
.5
4113
4114
 Advanced Accounting A
Advanced Accounting B
.5
.5
B
5450
5451
 Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A
Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1B
.5
.5
2903
2904
 Software Applications by Design A
Software Applications by Design B
.5
.5
4131/4133
4132/4134
 Economics and Business Law A
Economics and Business Law B
.5
.5
4135
 Entrepreneurship and Business Management 2
.5
4171/4157
4172/4159
 Business Mathematics A
Business Mathematics B
.5
.5
4158
 Financial Management
.5
4085
 Skills for Success
.5
4136
 International Business
.5
C
5469
 Business Internship
.5
5471
 Business Administration Guided research (2 Repeats)
.5
5472/5473 Business Internship (Double Period)
1.0
5474/5475
 Business Internship (Triple Period)
1.5


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