Business and Computer Technologies is a path to successful employment. The demand for persons with business skills is constantly growing, especially in the accounting/finance, marketing, administrative assistant, and computer-related fields. The Business and Computer Technologies Department offers business courses designed to develop skills and knowledge in personal finance, time management, organizational skills, technology skills, and goal setting. Much of this knowledge can be used throughout the students’ lives in important areas such as checking accounts, mortgages, loans, insurance, taxes, business management, decision making and technology. Currently, over 60% of all jobs in our society involve the use of computers, and it is reasonable to assume that most graduates will use computers in their future careers. At the very least, all of our graduates should possess the technical skills needed to effectively use computers and the information resources they provide. The courses offered by the Business and Computer Technologies department are designed to provide a basic knowledge of business, computing and a vision of how changing information technologies impact our society. Graduates are prepared to exercise critical thinking in a variety of business areas and to understand and use information technology to solve problems. The courses also provide the skills and competencies that will be necessary for those who want to further their education in college.
Courses
Business Math
Personal Finance/Business Applications
Introduction to Business
Accounting I
Accounting II
Introduction to Financial Accounting ACC113 PCNOW
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ACC123 PCNOW
Business Procedures
Future Business Leaders Classroom Experience
Information, Technology, and Society CSC124
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Computer Applications
Introduction To Web Page Development BWM150
Business Law I
Business Law II
Student Opportunities
- Develop “life skills” needed by all consumers
- Provide educational options in both college prep and job prep
- Offer a path to success
- Acquire lifelong skills and habits to apply to any career
- Broaden lifelong work and study options
- Help pay for college
- Earn credit at Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Pretest career interests before going to college
- Provide opportunities to apply academic content
Certification Areas
NOCTI Certification
Accounting
Administrative Assistant
Marketing
Partnership Programs
Participation in several of the Business and Computer Technologies courses are available for college credit through the Penn College NOW program offered at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Credit may also be acquired through the Program of Study at the following colleges:
- Bucks County Community College
- Delaware County Community College
- Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is an educational association of student members preparing for careers in business or who are just simply interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. FBLA provides innovative leadership development programs to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship. Participation in FBLA can have a direct impact on the direction and success of a young person’s career. Millions of students have learned through active membership in FBLA about the world of business and what is expected of them in the workplace. Organizational goals include:
- Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
- Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
- Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
- Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the home, business, and community
- Networking with business leaders
- Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
- Encourage and practice efficient money management
- Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
- Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
- Facilitate the transition from school to work
- Leadership development and achievement through conferences and workshops
- Challenging competitions
- Friendship and fun
- Community service experience
Cooperative Education
The Business and Computer Technologies Department also offers Cooperative education which enables students to combine academic classroom instruction with occupational instruction through on-the-job learning in a career area of choice. The type of cooperative education that our students participate in is called Capstone because their participation “caps off” their formal in-school training with a related employment experience at a school-approved work-based learning site.
Program Components
The major components of the program are:
- Job placements where the students perform work related to acquired skills and to develop additional skills from the business
- Certified coordinators to provide supervised instruction
- Worksite training
- Individualized written training plans
- Evaluations of student progress on the job including feedback to assist students in improving performance
- Parents who have a full understanding of their responsibilities
- Assistance with job placement in full time positions or referrals
- Instruction in all aspects of the industry
- A commitment by the school administration for the program