- Utica Community Schools
- CTE
- Business Finance & Marketing
- Business and Office Administration
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What you will learn:
To succeed in today’s competitive job market, you need to build and demonstrate your technology expertise and skills. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications are highly respected and valued in any working environment. This course will cover the skills necessary to prepare students to take the MOS Specialist Certification Exams in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additional business management topics including, but not limited to, international business, human resources, and ethics will be covered.
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Academic Credit:
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VPAA - Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Requirement
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OLE - Online Learning Experience Requirement
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SMR - Senior Math Related
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WLII - Meets World Language II Requirement
Ability to earn Industry Credentials based on student performance:
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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
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Word Associate or Expert
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Excel Associate or Expert
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PowerPoint Associate
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Articulation with Colleges and Universities:
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Michigan Statewide Postsecondary Credit Agreements
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Baker College
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Monroe Community College
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Northern Michigan University
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Washtenaw Community College
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Macomb Community College
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Typical Course Progression:
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CTE Microsoft Office
In Microsoft Office students will learn to use basic and advanced features of Microsoft Office 2019 as well as other essential computing concepts. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency by taking the industry recognized Microsoft Office Certification Tests in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The second semester of Microsoft Office will be primarily project based; allowing students to utilize specific skills covered in the first semester through practical application and a variety of business simulations. Additional business management topics including, but not limited to, international business, human resources, and ethics will be covered.
Academic Credit: VPAA, OLE, SMR and WLII
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STW Business Management Intern
PREREQUISITE: School to Work Coordinator approval, and completed or co-enrolled in CTE MICROSOFT OFFICE
This course offers students the opportunity to spend a portion of their school day working at a training site in the community. This employment experience is related to the career goals of the student and is supervised by a school-to-work coordinator. The student will develop workplace skills and leadership traits in their chosen area of specialty. Evaluation of job performance and assessment of coursework is the responsibility of the STW Coordinator with input from the training site supervisor. This program adheres to all federal and state labor laws.
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Listed below are potential careers at different experience/educational levels. Students and parents are encouraged to use their Xello account to find out more about careers in this pathway. The career is also linked to O*NET Online, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, employment and training administration.
