ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND CONSUMER SERVICES

MISSION: The Academy of Business and Consumer Services seeks to build a competent, competitive and inspired workforce to meet the needs of the 21st century society. This academy focuses on the problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills that create a successful business and economy.

Pathways: Business Management and Finance

Information Technology

• The Business Management and Finance Pathway focuses on finance and business management; accounting; consumer behavior and economic trends in today’s global marketplace. It emphasizes leadership, management strategies, critical thinking and effective communication.

• The Information Technology Pathway introduces students to careers in programming, information resource design, game design and development, and networking hardware management and prepares students for technical industry certifications.

SAMPLE CAREER OPTIONS

Career pathways in Business and Consumer Services lead to one or more of these opportunities:

Students who complete required pathway course credits and a related capstone experience receive an Academy certificate and recognition at graduation.

FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC PATHWAY SEQUENCE AND COURSES, SEE THE GUIDANCE LINK TO THE 2009-2010 REGISTRATION HANDBOOK.