This capstone course provides advanced training, including hands-on experiences, for students pursuing a career in business technology. Skills developed in previous courses will be incorporated and enhanced through a multi-tasking environment using a variety of input technologies. Procedures and concepts are related to information processing systems, administrative/information management, problem solving, reasoning, team-building, time management, business standards, feasibility studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership, ethical and legal issues, and mathematics and communications. Production and administrative skills are developed to meet industry’s standards.
The student will play a variety of roles in completing tasks. Team activities will be evaluated as a group. Collaboration with other courses can enhance students’ learning and expand their experiences. This course may articulate to a post-secondary program.
Standard 1.0
Students will examine a variety of opportunities in business.
Standard 2.0
The student will research and apply typography, layout, design, and composition concepts and guidelines for preparation of a multimedia project.
Standard 3.0
Students will enhance productivity through effective information processing using a variety of input technologies.
Standard 4.0
Students will apply various communication strategies and techniques of input technologies, and to send, receive, and transmit information in the global world of business.
Standard 5.0
Students will maintain various records management systems.
Standard 6.0
The student will effectively use resources that support work activities, time management, workstation components and safety in the work environment.
Standard 7.0
The student will perform activities and demonstrate knowledge essential to planning career strategies and continuous self-improvement.
Standard 8.0
The student will examine concepts and procedures used in managing financial activities.
Standard 9.0
The student will examine the importance of decision making, critical thinking and teamwork.
Standard 10.0
The student will research and apply knowledge of ethical and legal issues within the industry.
Standard 11.0
The student will develop and demonstrate human relations, self-management, organizational, and professional leadership skills.
Standard 12.0
The student will develop a comprehensive portfolio insert.
