Business Technology

The Business Technology Career Cluster is comprised of three classes which will prepare students for careers in the business field. Student internships are available in most of the classes; students earn certificates of completion and are eligible for higher education and/or employment in the business technology industry. College units can be earned by students who earn grades of “B” or better and academic equivalency may be earned towards graduation.

Managerial Accounting Office Assistant Small Business Management

Managerial Accounting WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Prepare and process financial data for computerized accounting systems; process data for financial offices. If you want to work in Silicon Valley or own your own business one day, this class is for you. Students learn current computer software and accounting practices needed to be successful in industry today. Accounting is needed in every company, in every state, in every country. This profession can work anywhere in the world. Students will concentrate on building solid double-entry accounting concepts featuring statement and report preparation and generation, cash control systems, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger accounting, payroll systems, file maintenance and weekly updates, and merchandise inventory control. Successful business employability techniques are taught and practiced during the course of the class to get students ready for the work world. An integral part of this course is being assigned to a financial office (community classroom) for on-the-job experience. This is non-paid and students must provide their own transportation. This program is part of the Tech Prep sequence of courses for Accounting and carries college credit for students who meet the criteria. LENGTH and CREDIT Two semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits are available in algebra and computer literacy. ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors Industry internships available COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of “A” or “B” and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 6 accounting & computer application units; Evergreen Valley College, 6.5 accounting & computer applications units; West Valley College, 2.0 accounting & computer applications units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Accounting Clerk Stock Control Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Receivable Clerk Bank Customer Representative New Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper

Office Assistant WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Learn entry-level office skills such as keyboarding, filing, telephone etiquette, email protocol, and internet skills. This is a fundamentals class that teaches skills necessary for entry-level office occupations. Students reaching appropriate competency levels are able to transfer into additional computer classes for another year of training at CCOC. LENGTH and CREDIT Two semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits may be available in English and computer literacy. ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors Industry internships available COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of “A” or “B” and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 5.0 computer applications units; Evergreen Valley College, 5.5 business information systems units; West Valley College, 4.0 computer applications units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Administrative Clerk Mail Clerk Clerk Typist Secretary Correspondence Clerk Receptionist Payroll Clerk Office Assistant General Office Clerk File Clerk

Small Business Management WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Learn the basics of running a business. Students will prepare for entry-level employment in a business setting or for advanced business studies in a business career pathway. Students work in teams to develop and run an on-campus business enterprise. Tasks include management and business plan writing, sales and marketing techniques, accounting and banking record keeping, human resource and program development. Basic skills are integrated into daily tasks related to business management. This includes communications, human relations, business math, business English and personal employability skills. Students learn Microsoft Windows applications on IBM personal computers. Students develop the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint to produce business documents. Students use virtual business software to learn business concepts. Students will prepare for the employment hiring process by developing interview skills, a resume career and a career portfolio. LENGTH and CREDIT Two or four semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits may be available in English and computer literacy. ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors One year of algebra with a grade of “C” or better is recommended. COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of “A” or “B” and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 6.0 computer applications units; Evergreen Valley College, 4.5 business information systems units; West Valley College, 3.0 computer applications units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Retail Salesperson Assistant Manager Marketing Manager Customer Service Representative Small Business Manager/Owner Entrepreneur

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