BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE (BCS)

Overview: The Business and Computer Science program helps to prepare students to become successful participants in any field that conducts business in today’s society as well as to transition into post-secondary settings or the work force. Through a wide selection of courses, students in this concentration learn about finance, legal operations of business, administrative support, information management, international business, entrepreneurship, management, as well as computer programming and networking. Business-focused have the opportunity to start and run a school-based enterprise, such as a school store, as part of their coursework. Students will learn firsthand how to create and implement a successful business plan and manage people, products, and budgets. On the computer side of the concentration, students can work with the latest tools, software, and technologies in an innovative curriculum. Hands-on learning projects include building web pages, managing databases, and writing programming code. Students will also explore the ethical and privacy issues related to the use of computers and the internet. Students who choose a Business and Computer Science Pathway often continue their education at two-year or four-year colleges to study business administration, management, finance, accounting sales, or computer science. Every current and future Georgia company needs employees, managers, and executives with leading edge business and computer knowledge, skills, and experience. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER COURSES:

NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER:  BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, & ADMINISTRATION (BMA)

6th Grade - Foundations of Business Administration

7th Grade - Foundations of Business Management

8th Grade - Introduction to Business and Technology (High School Credit)

NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER:  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

7th Grade - Foundations of Computer Programming

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER PATHWAYS & COURSES:

NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER:  BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, & ADMINISTRATION (BMA)
*Industry Certification Opportunities Available
*College Credit Opportunities Available

BMA Pathway #1: Business and Technology
Introduction to Business and Technology – BMA-IBT (Microsoft Word Certification)
Business and Technology – BMA-BT (Microsoft Excel & Access Certification)
Business Communications – BMA-BC (Microsoft PowerPoint Certification)
State Approved Program of Study - Business and Technology


BMA Pathway #2: Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Business and Technology – BMA-IBT
Legal Environment of Business – BMA-LEB
Entrepreneurship – BMA-ENT
State Approved Program of Study - Entrepreneurship
NOCTI College Credit Opportunity - End-of-Pathway Assessment: General Management (1303)


NATIONAL CAREER CLUSTER:  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
The third course for each of these pathways is offered via Georgia Virtual School.

IT Pathway #1: Computer Science
Introduction to Software Technology – IT-IST
Computer Science Principles – IT-CSP or
 AP Computer Science Principles – IT-APCSP
AP Computer Science – IT-APCS


IT Pathway #2: Game Design
Introduction to Software Technology – IT-IST
Computer Science Principles – IT-CSP or
 AP Computer Science Principles – IT-APCSP
Game Design: Animation and Simulation – IT-GDAS


IT Pathway #3: Programming
Introduction to Software Technology – IT-IST
Computer Science Principles – IT-CSP or
 AP Computer Science Principles – IT-APCSP
Programming, Games, Apps, and Society – IT PGAS

RELATED CAREERS


CAREER & TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION:  

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA - FBLA

Year Founded: 1942

Mission: The mission of FBLA is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Workforce-Related Pathways:

  • Administrative/Information

  • Interactive

  • Support Computing

  • Computer Systems & Support

  • Financial Management – Accounting

  • Media Computer Networking

  • Small Business Development

  • Financial Management – Services

National Website: https://www.fbla-pbl.org/

State Website: https://georgiafbla.org/

Local Advisers:
High School: Coach Nesbitt (nesbittd@wilkes.k12.ga.us) & Ms. Hardesty (hardestyk@wilkes.k12.ga.us)

Approximate Basic Membership Cost: $20