Business Management

Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.

The Business Management program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the management and operations of public or private sector organizations. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, analyze management structures, and plan for the use of materials and human resources. 

subject 9th Grade
Grade Below is the recommended sequence of courses
9th

Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance
OR
Business Information Management I
(1 credit)

10th Business Law
OR
Business Information Management II
(1 credit)
11th Business Management
(1 credit)
12th Practicum in Business
OR
Career Preparation
(2 credits)

Industry Based Certifications Offered:

  • General Management
  • Retail Merchandising - Job Ready
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business

occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Management Analysts $87,651 4,706 32%
General and Operations Managers $107,640 18,679 20%
Managers, All Others $113,110 1,794 26%