Business, Management & Administration
Have you ever run a lemonade stand, started a lawn service, or sold something door-to-door when you were growing up?
Then you should consider a career in Business, Management, and Administration.
As long as there are growing businesses, there will be a need for people to manage the various operations of those businesses.
The career pathways found here exist within all businesses, regardless of the industry, which is why these careers are so durable.
Every business needs to sell their product or service, making marketers and salespeople invaluable.
Every business needs to manage their day-to-day operations, giving managers and supporting administrators many options for employment.
There are hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities everywhere, allowing workers in hospitality to find work across the country.
All businesses and individuals need to manage their money, so accountants and financial specialists will continue to be in high demand.
Career Pathway: Business, Management & Administration
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Business Management (.5 cr) |
Intro Computer Science(.5 cr) Business Law (.5 cr) ) |
AP Computer Science (.5 cr) Accounting I (.5 cr)* Accounting II (.5 cr)* Networking A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Youth Apprenticeship (1 cr) |
Accounting III (.5 cr)* Entrepreneurship (.5 cr)* Youth Apprenticeship (1 cr) |
5.5 |
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Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5 cr) PE 9 (.5 cr) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr)* Health (.5 cr) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Option (.5 cr) |
PE electives (.5 cr) |
4 |
|
Other Optional Courses |
International Business (PLATO, .5 cr) Entrepreneurship A/B (PLATO, .5 cr per semester) |
Business Information Management A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance A/B 1 cr) |
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3.5 |
|
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Related Activities and Organizations |
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications (MOS) |
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Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Finance
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Financial Mathematics A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Introduction to Finance (PLATO, .5 cr) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) |
Accounting 1 - .5 cr* Accounting 2 - .5 cr* Accounting A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) |
8 |
||
|
Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5 cr) PE 9 (.5 cr) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr)* Health (.5 cr) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Option (.5 cr) |
PE electives (.5 cr) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications (MOS) |
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|
Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Hospitality & Tourism
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective (Environmental Science-1cr.) |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Principles of Hospitality & Tourism A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Hospitality and Tourism 1: Traveling the Globe (PLATO, .5 cr) Hospitality 2A: Hotel and Restaurant Management (PLATO,.5 cr) Hospitality 2B: Hotel and Restaurant Management (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Culinary Arts A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Culinary Arts 2: Baking, Pastry & More (PLATO, .5 cr) Food Handler & Food Manager Certification (PLATO, .5 cr) Restaurant Management (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Food, Nutrition and Science (.5 cr) Youth Apprenticeship (CESA, 1 cr) |
Food Preparation (.5 cr) Youth Apprenticeship (CESA, 1 cr) |
8 |
|
Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5) PE 9 (.5) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr) Health (.5) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Options (.5 cr) PE Elective (.5 cr) |
PE Elective (.5) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
FCCLA, FBLA, FFA, 4H |
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Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Marketing
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Advertising, and Sales Promotion (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Intro Computer Science(.5 cr) Business Law (.5 cr) Marketing, Advertising, & Sales (PLATO, .5 cr) Sports & Entertainment Marketing (PLATO, .5 cr) Marketing (.5)* |
AP Computer Science (.5 cr) Accounting I (.5 cr)* Accounting II (.5 cr)* |
Accounting III (.5 cr)* Entrepreneurship (.5 cr)* Youth Apprenticeship (CESA 5) (1 cr) |
8 |
|
Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5 cr) PE 9 (.5 cr) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr)* Health (.5 cr) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Option (.5 cr) |
PE electives (.5 cr) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) |
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|
Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Marketing
Marketing involves helping business sell and market their product, whether to consumers or other businesses. Almost every business in every industry needs marketing and sales to make sure they are targeting the right customer and generating enough revenue.
Jobs In Demand:
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Retail Merchandiser
- Sales Professional and Manager
- Telemarketer
View the course scope and sequence for the Marketing pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 5.9% Job Growth
- 17,770 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $23,685 |
| Average | $39,350 |
| Experienced | $84,465 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Business, Management, & Administration
These careers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business, whether managing the company overall, overseeing the operations or a division, or supporting the company's administration.
Jobs In Demand:
- Administrative/Office Manager
- Data Analyst
- Human Resource Manager
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Owner
View the Course Scope and Sequence for the Business, Management, and Administration Pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 4.5% Job Growth
- 32,810 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $32,699 |
| Average | $60,174 |
| Experienced | $105,199 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Finance
The fastest growing fields in Finance are in financial planning, investment services, and insurance, helping people better manage their money and retirement. Finance jobs are also plentiful within companies, managing day-to-day cash flow, accounting, and reporting.
Jobs In Demand:
- Accountant
- Credit Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Personal Banker
View the Scope and Sequeces of Courses for the Finance Career Pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 12.2% Job Growth
- 6,207 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $37,768 |
| Average | $58,914 |
| Experienced | $96,270 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Hospitality & Tourism
The hospitality field continues to explode as more people begin retirement, or simply feel more financially well-off. This means more people are staying at hotels and resorts, eating out at restaurants, or visiting amusement parks and casinos.
Jobs In Demand:
- Caterer
- Chef/Cook
- Gaming Operator/Staff
- Hotel Clerk/Manager
- Restaurant Staff
Next Ten Years
- 10.4% Job Growth
- 28,939 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $19,357 |
| Average | $26,284 |
| Experienced | $39,270 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Pathway Specific Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Department | Pathway | Prerequisite | Suggested Grade Level(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Accounting I | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 168 | Accounting II | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| BUS1106 | Accounting III | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 15 | Business Law | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 89 | Economics | Social Studies | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| BUS0015 | Entrepreneurship | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 0006YA | Finance Youth Apprenticeship | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 54 | Food Prep | FCS | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 586AG | Food Processing & Production | Agriculture | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| FS1 | Freshman Success | FCS | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| BUS012 | Marketing Principles | Business | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 74 | Physics* | Science | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| PSO1 | Post Secondary Options | FCS | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| SA1 | Student Assistant | FCS | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| TS1 | Team Sports | PE | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| WE1 | Work Experience | FCS | Business, Management & Administration | 9, 10, 11, 12 |