Introduction to Business & Technology

Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. V. Smith
Email: veronica.smith@sccpss.com

Phone: (912) 395-6789 ext. 7953125

Website: vsmithatnhhs.weebly.com

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 cocurricular 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.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) 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 ($15.00) to benefit from
the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Students are expected to bring pen or pencil,
paper, notebooks, earbuds, and other required materials to class every day. The teacher will NOT

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loan supplies to students. Failure to have these when needed will result in a zero for that days
work.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

Units/Topics
Introduction to Technology
Word Processing Applications
Effective Communication Skills
Introduction to the World of Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership

Leadership and Management

Accounting 101
Money Management Basics
Managing Risks
Introduction to Human Resources

COURSE 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.
IBT-4 Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business
environment.
IBT-5 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business
ownership.
IBT-6 Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and
interpret information and ideas.
IBT-7 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
IBT-8 Understand, interpret and use accounting principles to make financial decisions.
IBT-9 Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions
of financial institutions.
IBT-10 Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while
determining the role of insurance for a business.
IBT-11 Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating
the methods into business practices.

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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.

Other Information
COMMUNICATION My preferred method of communication is email. If you have any
questions/concerns about the course in general or about our grades, please send me an
email or via our class website. Please allow me 24 hours to respond to all correspondence.
I am also available for a personal conference by appointment if so desired.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

1) Complete daily classwork assignments
2) Participate in discussions and ask
questions

3) Participate constructively as a team

member
4) Problem solve and accept challenges

HALL PASSES Please take care of restroom, other classes and/or locker issues prior to coming to
class. You will be given four (4) hall passes that you may use during the semester for emergencies.
Once those six are gone, that is it and you will not be allowed out of class. Make sure you bring them
to class daily and it is your responsibility to keep up with them once they are passed out.

Computer Lab Policies

Consequences

1. Complete your own work.

2. Be prepared and ready to participate in
class
3. Use computers as instructed. Do not access
other areas of the internet.
4. Be on time for class

1st offense: Student will get a verbal warning

from the instructor.

5. Follow instruction the first time they are

given
Severity clause: Some offenses are require
immediate administrative support (ie. Fighting,
severely disruptive, etc.)

2nd offense: Student will get a call to their

parent/guardian.
3rd offense: Student will be assigned an
afterschool detention and a call to their
parent/guardian. If the detention is not served,
they will be assigned 2 afterschool detentions.
If both of those are not served, they will be
referred to the administration.
4th offense: Student will be referred to the
administration and a call to their
parent/guardian.

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Websites/Registrations
Class Website

Teacher website

This is our class website where you can find

out what we are working on to assist your
student better.

http://tinyurl.com/vsmith-nhhs or scan the

code

http://vsmithatnhhs.weebly.com/
code

or scan the

Remind
Parents, please send follow the instructions below so that you can get up to date announcements and
messages about our class. Both parent and student should sign up for announcements.

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Course Syllabus Acknowledgements

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Student pictures may be take and/or videos for use in class or for publication on our websites. If
you wish that this NOT take place, please provide a letter in writing of your request.

My signature below acknowledges that I understand the statement above.

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My student and I have read and reviewed this syllabus together. We understand the
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