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**2014-2015 Course Syllabus ** **Instructor: **** Mrs. E. Z. Davis - Eloyce.Davis@cobbk12.org | 770.975.6685 ext. 2112 ** ||
 * [[image:ncobb-ibt/crest_reflection.jpg width="98" height="150"]] || **Intro to Business & Technology Semester Core Curriculum **
 * Course ****Description: **
 * Introduction to Business & Technology ** is the foundational course for the Administrative Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways. The course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course.

Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office Specialist for Word Core Certification. //The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval//. **Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) **is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science courses. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA $30 to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.

**Course Curriculum Content Standards **

IBT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry. IBT-2 Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity by creating, editing, and publishing industry-appropriate documents. IBT-3 Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-4 Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business environment. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-5 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business ownership. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-6 Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT- <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">7 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a business opportunity, how to start a business based on the recognized opportunity, and basics of how to operate and maintain that business <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-8 Understand, interpret and use accounting principles to make financial decisions. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-9 Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions of financial institutions. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-10 Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while determining the role of insurance for a business. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-11 Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating the methods into business practices. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">IBT-12 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.

**<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Units/Topics **
 * maldfjaldfja;a;lsdfj || <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1. Intro. to Technology ||<  ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">6. Leadership & Management ||
 * ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">2. Word Processing Applications ||<  ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">7. Accounting 101 ||
 * ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">3. Effective Communication Skills ||<  ||< 8. Money Management ||
 * ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">4. Intro to the World of Marketing ||<  ||< 9. Managing Risks ||
 * ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">5. Entrepreneurship & Business Ownership ||<  ||< <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">10.Intro to Human Resources ||

**<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Instructional Materials and Supplies ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Although most assignments and activities will be done on the computer, we will also utilize Introduction to Business Management, Business Weekly Magazine, FBLA Resources and other printed material as seen appropriate. Students are also asked to bring earphones/earbuds.


 * **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Grading Scheme: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;"> This class will adhere to Cobb County’s Grading Policy, which consists of the following grading scale:

**<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">A 90 and above ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">B 80-89 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">C 74-79 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">D 70-73 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">F Below 70 ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Evaluation: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;"> The final grade in this class will be determined by using the following weights for each category: **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Formative Assessments ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Daily Work/Microsoft IT 20% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Quizzes 10% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Total 30% **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Summative Assessments ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Projects 35% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Unit Tests 20% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Total 55% **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Final Exam **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">15% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Performance Objective <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Total 15% **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 13px;">Total Course 100% ** ||

**<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Expectations for Academic Success ** //<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester. //
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Complete daily classwork assignments
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Participate in discussions and ask questions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Participate constructively as a team member
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Problem solve and accept challenges
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Challenge yourself to continuously improve
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Bring all material necessary for class.

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