BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Business Administration & Technology (BAT) is designed to develop a student’s management, accounting/finance and technical skills using Microsoft Windows Professional XP and Virtual Business-Management 2.0 application software. Students learn to develop a managerial and financial perspective, build rapport and gain influence, and deal with workplace challenges. A BAT curriculum meets Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Business Management pathway requirements. In addition, BAT students who choose Accounting II as an elective will earn dual pathway status: Business Management & Finance and Accounting. Upon completion of the curriculum, students have an opportunity to compete in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) academic competitions, and earn Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) credits. Additional topics include written and oral communication skills, decision-making and time management techniques, presentation and teamwork competence, and demonstration of a professional image.

Detailed Course Descriptions

GRADE 10 (1 credit) Principles of Business, Administration & Management	Principles of Business, Administration & Management Workplace communication Communicating in teams Negotiating to solve problems Human resources development Financial planning Business calculations
GRADE 11 (2 credits) Accounting I [1 credit] EBusiness Management [.5 credit] Entrepreneurship [.5 credit]	Accounting I Completion of accounting cycle Identify debit/credit theory Analyze transactions Prepare financial statements	E-Business Management Business-to-Business E-commerce Consumer E-commerce Connecting to the DOTCOMS Legal & ethical issues Entrepreneurship Ownership types Business Plan development Marketing your business Financing & insuring your business Hiring & managing a staff
GRADE 12 (1 credit) Financial Management Using Software Applications [1credit] Recommended Elective: *Accounting II [1credit]	Financial Management Using Software Applications Advanced Microsoft Excel applications Recommended Elective: Accounting II Departmentalized accounting Corporation accounting Cost accounting *Students who successfully complete Accounting I and Accounting II will earn an additional MSDE pathway: Accounting