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Information Management Systems

High Schools With Programs:
	Gaithersburg HS
Program Details:

Status:

Academy is Operational
Courses Available

Graduation Requirements:

USM Completer
CTE Completer
Tech Ed Credit

Advanced-Level Coursework:

Certificate of Merit
College Rigorous Credit

Industry Standards:

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:

Information Management Systems
In the world of business and industry today, office support professionals play an increasingly vital role. Potential employers and colleges expect and appreciate a higher level of skill and knowledge. In the Information Management Systems program, emphasizes is placed on developing a high level office skills, computer proficiency, and knowledge of business and management concepts. Individual accountability and the development of exemplary work values and ethics are emphasized as students prepare for a wide variety of challenging positions.

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 Pre calculus w/Analysis	Mathematics Pre calculus AP Calculus
Science (PC) Matter & Energy	Science (BC) Biology	Science (PC) Chemistry	Science (Elective) Physics (PC)
Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Economics and Business Law A/B
Foreign Language Spanish	Foreign Language Spanish	Fine Arts	(Elective) Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B
Physical Education	Health (.5)/Elective (.5)	Information Management Systems A & B (double period) (Adv. Tech Credit)	(Elective) Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B
Software Applications by Design A & B (Tech Ed Credit)	Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A & 1B		(Elective) Web Site Development A/B (Adv Tech Credit)
Software Applications by Design A & B (Tech Ed Credit)	Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A & 1B		Business Internship

Highly Recommended Courses:
Financial Management
Advanced Software Applications by Design A/B
Economics and Business Law A/B

Recommended Courses:
Web Site Development A & B
Advanced Software Applications by Design A & B
Economics and Business Law A & B

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

Internships:
A IMS - related internship or capstone experience is required for program completion.

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.

Information Management Systems CIP 52.0499.4 Requirements for Program Completion ( 2 credits A ) + ( 1 credit B ) + ( 1 Credit C )
Code	Course #	Course Title	Credit
A	4055 4056 2903 2904 2905 2906 5450 5451	Software Applications Management A Software Applications Management B Software Applications by Design A Software Applications by Design B Advanced Software Applications by Design A Advanced Software Applications by Design B Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1A Entrepreneurship and Business Management 1B	.5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5 .5
B	4050 4051	Information Management Systems A Information Management Systems B	1.0 1.0
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

Division of Career & Technology Education