INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - VP Business Education
Business Technology & Business Communications
Course Syllabus
Valley Park High School
2022-2023
Teacher: Dr. Kathryn Libby
One Main Street
Valley Park, Missouri 63088
636-923-3676
klibby@vp.k12.mo.us
Course Description of Business Technology:
This course is designed to help students develop the qualities, knowledge, and skills necessary for working in a business. Students enhance computer application skills as they develop competencies needed by administrative support professionals. The content includes the use of technology to develop communication skills, the performance of office procedures tasks, the production of quality work using advanced features of business software applications, and the production of high-quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents. In addition, this course provides training or skills many employers find deficient: dealing with other people, using the telephone, organizing work, and handling other crucial tasks.
Course Description of Business Communications:
(This course provides reinforcement of students’ basic language arts skills (composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.) and development of essential competencies for oral and written communication in today’s technological workplaces. Emphasis is placed on using the computer to compose and produce accurate and effective documents (including e-mail messages, letters, memos, reports, etc.) for personal and professional purposes. Using technology (presentation software and telecommunications) to develop oral communication skills such as making presentations, giving instructions, interviewing, and making reports in an effective manner is reinforced in this course.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Course Objectives: Upon completing Business Technology, the student will be able to:
Complete objectives concerning:
I. Explore careers in business
II. Prepare for employment
III. Develop career management strategies
IV. Communicate Effectively
V. Use business equipment
VI. Demonstrate proper workplace behaviors
VII. Apply technology to business applications
VIII. Use the internet as a business tool
IX. Demonstrate entrepreneurial awareness
X. Projects to be completed:
a. Career Research and Presentation
b. Personal Resume and Application Letter
c. Interviews
d. Others
Course Objectives: Upon completing Business Communications, the student will be able to:
Complete objectives concerning:
I. Communicate Effectively Verbally & Non-Verbally
II. Use business equipment
III. Demonstrate proper workplace behaviors
IV. Apply business administrative skills
V. Apply technology to business applications
VI. Use the internet as a business tool
VII. Demonstrate entrepreneurial awareness
VIII. Projects to be completed:
a. Business Correspondence
b. Voice Recognition
c. Others
Class Assignments:
• Students will reflect on Current Events pertaining to Business.
• Students will complete review activities from prior day’s lesson.
• Performance assessments will be completed following each lesson.
• Students will be required to keep a portfolio of all work completed. This portfolio will be kept by the students.
• Assessments will be completed daily
Course Grading:
CLASSWORK 35%
ARTICLE READINGS 10%
PROJECTS 25%
TEST 10%
SEMESTER EXAM 20%
Supplies Needed: (Required in BOLD)
Blue or Black Ink Pen Only
Highlighter
2” 3 – ring binder
Dividers
Business Organization: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Students are encouraged to participate in Future Business Leaders of America. This organization will enhance the student’s education through instruction and participation.
Software and Text
No text: Various Resources will be utilized
Microsoft Office 2016 Suite
Important Expectation:
I am a firm believer that learning is enhanced by hands-on practice. All students require communication & participation in class and with the teacher!
Syllabus may be altered by teacher. Students will be informed.
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