Hardaway High School

Business & Technology

(BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY)
2020-2021 Course Syllabus
Teacher Cristi Boyd Room 108
Email Address Boyd.cristi.a@muscogee.k12.ga.us

Hardaway Website http://sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us/hardaway

COURSE DESCRIPTION
How is technology used to solve business problems and communicate solutions. Business and Technology is
designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be an asset to the collaborative, global, and
innovative business world of today and tomorrow. Mastery use of spreadsheets and the ability to apply
leadership skills to make informed business decisions will be a highlight of this course for students. Publishing
industry appropriate documents to model effective communication and leadership will be demonstrated
through project based learning. Students will use spreadsheet and database software to manage data while
analyzing, organizing and sharing data through visually appealing presentation.

Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of
business practices. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and
the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and
career ready. 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 the employability skills
standard for this course.

Business and Technology is the second course in the Business and Technology pathway in the Business
Management and Administration cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed
Introduction to Business and Technology.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Published Materials
 Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) Electronic Book
 Excellent Adventures simulation
Software
 Microsoft Office
 GMetrix
 Applied Educational Systems

OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success Student Materials Needed
1) Complete daily classwork assignments  A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
2) Participate in discussions and ask questions  Notebook & Paper
3) Participate constructively as a team member  Pens and Pencils
4) Problem solve and accept challenges  Flash drive – optional
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve

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COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

COURSE STANDARDS
BMA-BT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
BMA-BT-2 Create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents using technology as a tool to increase
productivity.
BMA-BT-3 Develop organizational communication skills through professional leadership, personal ethics,
and customer/business relationships.
BMA-BT-4 Manage data in spreadsheet software for effective use in a business environment.
BMA-BT-5 Master use of spreadsheet software to analyze, organize and share data from a spreadsheet while
presenting the data visually in a business environment.
BMA-BT-6 Develop creditable research skills to use information from a variety of sources.
BMA-BT-7 Acquire database skills to manage data in a business environment.
BMA-BT-8 Develop personal leadership skills to work on teams, teach others, serve customers, lead,
negotiate, and work effectively and efficiently in a business environment.
BMA-BT-9 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.

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Assignment Grade
Grade Weights Grading Scale
Categories Percentage
MOAC assignments A: 90 - 100
GMetrix Training Reports
DAILY WORK 60% B: 80 - 89
Projects, Presentations
Do Now Assignments C: 70 - 79
Unit Tests/Quizzes
TESTS/QUIZZES GMetrix Tests 30% F: 69 - below
MOS Test (Excel)*
Participation/Following Rules
WORK ETHICS 10%
Other assignments
* The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the course content and/or grading procedures as needed.

*Credentialing Exam: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2013 Series Exams (Excel)

MAKE UP WORK:
Any work missed with an excused absence can be made up; you have three days per the student handbook. IT
IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT THE WORK MISSED.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

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  Respect!! I will respect you and in return I expect you to act respectfully. This includes respecting
classmates, your equipment, and all school property.
 Listen - follow directions the first time! Do not talk when the teacher is instructing.
 Be in assigned seat when the bell rings-if you waste instructional time in class, it is very likely that you
will have to come in before or after school to catch up!
 Bring necessary supplies to class every day. Even though this is a computer-based course, you must
bring paper and a writing utensil to class every day!
 Wait until directed to shut down and pack up.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) GA FBLA Theme: Building Bridges

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 to benefit from the wealth
of opportunities the organization has to offer. Membership Fee: $25.00 which includes Hardaway
FBLA T-shirt

CAREERS
Students will achieve sufficient competencies to enable them to enter many careers. Some of the career paths available to
students who complete the Business Management and Administration pathway are Customer Service Representative, Data
Entry Clerk, Office Manager, Computer Operator and many others.

INTERNET USE
Students are expected to follow all guidelines stated in the Muscogee County School System’s terms and Conditions for
Internet Use. Failure to follow the county guidelines will result in punishment that ranges from loss of Internet privileges
to administrative referral. All students and parents are required to sign acknowledgement of Internet guidelines prior to a
student using the Internet.

ARTICULATED COURSES:
Articulation is a partnership agreement between Columbus Technical College and our school system that allows students
to earn college credit for courses taken in high school. Placement tests are required for articulated credit and other
specific requirements as shown in the agreement.

END OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENT: After completing three courses in a pathway, students will take an End-of-Pathway
assessment, which is similar to an End-of-course exam. EOP student assessment will be the PowerPoint Microsoft Office
Specialist Exam (MOS Exam).

THE CTAE MISSION: "To prepare students to become productive members in the business community, enter a post-
secondary institution or enter the workforce after graduation."

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: “Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today”

This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.

Duration
Semester 1 – Unit/Topic Standard
(Weeks)
1 FBLA & Introduction to Course BMA-BT-9

6 Spreadsheet Software BMA-BT-4

3 Employability Skills BMA-BT-1

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 3 Electronic Communications BMA-BT-2

3 Employability Skills BMA-BT-3

Duration
Semester 2 – Unit/Topic Standard
(Weeks)
6 Expert Level of Spreadsheet BMA-BT-5

6 Database Software BMA-BT-7

2 Leadership BMA-BT-8

3 Research BMA-BT-6

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION CAREER CLUSTER

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
PACING GUIDE
Course Pacing Overview

Pacing Overview may change during the year.

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