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Business Technology

Overview

The Business Technology program teaches students the skills they need to succeed in the business world. Students learn how businesses operate, how to communicate with customers and coworkers, and how to use computers to solve problems and manage information. They also explore topics like starting a business, hiring workers, and making smart decisions. This program prepares students for both college and jobs in many areas of business.

What You’ll Learn

  • Business management and decision-making

  • Business communication (speaking, writing, and customer relations)

  • Business rules and laws

  • Economics and financial analysis

  • Information technology and software applications

  • Entrepreneurship (starting and running a business)

  • Human resource management

  • Strategic management and systems for running daily operations

Hands-On Experience

Students build their skills through class projects and real-world activities, including the use of business tools and computer programs. Some students may also take college-level classes through dual enrollment or articulation agreements to earn credit while in high school.

Certification

Students in this program may earn:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

  • Microsoft Office Master Certification, awarded for passing all five advanced exams. This credential is nationally recognized and may also count as college credit.

Employment Opportunities

After high school graduation:

  • Administrative or legal assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Word processor
  • Financial services clerk
  • Accounting clerk
  • Bank teller
  • Customer service worker
  • Purchasing agent or buyer
  • Entrepreneur (own your own business)

With 2 years of training after high school:

  • Computer programmer

With 4 years of training after high school:

  • Accountant or auditor
  • Retail manager
  • Human resources manager
  • Contract or acquisition manager
  • Sports or entertainment manager
  • Paralegal
  • Organizational psychologist
  • Government relations worker
  • Budget or financial analyst
  • Loan officer
  • Corporate event planner
  • Small business owner or manager

Earning Potential Range:

Typical earnings in this field range from $13.25 to $20 per hour, depending on the role and experience.

Locations:

School Emblem School Name Title Instructor Name
Delcastle Technical High School seal featuring symbols of science and education. DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Instructor: Mr. Richard Lofink