Plan of Study for MBAResearch Courses
/ Pathways: Administrative Services, Business Information Technology, Corporate/General Management, Human Resource Management, Operations ManagementPlan of Study: (Insert students career choice. Examples listed below.)
Career Goal (O*Net Code): Examples: Office Manager (43-6011), Department Manager (41-1011), Executive Assistant (43-6011), Benefits Administrator (13-1072), Human Resources Manager (11-3040)
Suggested High School Courses
High School
* Default includes CDHE Higher Education
Admission Requirements / 9th / Core Academic Courses*: / Language Arts, Algebra, Physical Science, US Government/Geography, World Language I / Suggested Electives:
Computer Applications
Career Path Courses: / Leadership, Personal Finance
10th / Core Academic Courses*: / World Literature, World History, Geometry, Biology, World Language 2 / Suggested Electives:
Accounting, Management Lab
Career Path Courses: / Business and Marketing Essentials
11th / Core Academic Courses*: / American Literature, American History, Algebra 2, Chemistry, World Language 3 / Suggested Electives:
Accounting, Management Lab, Advanced English &/or Math w/Business focus
Career Path Courses: / Introduction to Management
12th / Core Academic Courses*: / Language Arts, Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry, Physics, Social Studies (as needed to complete requirements) / Suggested Electives:
Accounting, Management Lab, Advanced English &/or Math w/Business focus
Career Path Courses: / Financial Analysis for Managers
Secondary to Postsecondary Linkages & Certifications
Recognition for Advanced Learning / Postsecondary Credit Options: ACP, Concurrent Enrollment Credit, PSEO, Fast College-Fast Jobs, Articulated Credit. Individual secondary programs will need to contact the community college and/or university in their area to set up an agreement. Agreement must be reviewed every year.
Industry Recognized Certificate(s) or License(s): Individual secondary programs will need to insert certification options where appropriate.
Colorado Postsecondary Programs Available / Colorado Institutions / Entrance Exams/ Requirements
Postsecondary Education Opportunities / Certificate / Examples: Business Administration, Office Administration, Management & Leadership, Office Management, Database Administrator, Human Resources / www.collegeincolorado.org
Colorado Community Colleges: Aims, Arapahoe, Northwestern, Aurora, Denver, Front Range, Lamar, Morgan, Pikes Peak, Pueblo, Red Rocks / High School Diploma or GED Accuplacer
Associate Degree / Examples: Business Administration, Office Administration, Office Technologies, Management, Computer Support Professional / www.collegeincolorado.org
Colorado Community Colleges: Aims, Arapahoe, Northwestern, Aurora, Denver, Front Range, Lamar, Morgan, Pikes Peak, Pueblo, Red Rocks
Trinidad State. Northeastern, Otero Junior Colleges, Colorado Mountain College
Check private institutions and technical colleges for similar programs / High School Diploma or GED Accuplacer
Bachelor Degree / Examples: Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Finance / www.collegeincolorado.org
Adams State College; Colorado State University; Colorado State University Pueblo; Fort Lewis College; Mesa State College; Metropolitan State College of Denver; University of Colorado: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver; University of Northern Colorado, Western State College of Colorado
Check private institutions and technical colleges for similar programs / See each school's admissions website
Graduate Degree / Examples: Business Administration, MBA, MBA - Human Resources Management, Industrial Organizational Psychology, MS, PhD. / www.collegeincolorado.org
Adams State College; Colorado State University; Colorado State University - Pueblo, University of Colorado - Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver; University of Northern Colorado
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Cluster Overview: The Management and Administration Career Cluster prepares students for careers that encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Business Management and Administration career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.Extended Learning Experiences
Curricular Experiences:
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA-PBL) / Extracurricular Experiences:
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Speech and Debate
Student Council
Yearbook
Work-Based Learning Experiences:
Career Preparation – Paid and Unpaid, Job Shadowing, Internships
Examples include, but are not limited to:
School Store, Credit Union, Concession Sales / Program Accreditation and/or Professional Association(s):
Examples: American Management Assoc. (AMA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Quality (ASQ) Assoc. for Operations Management (APICS), Assoc. of Administrative Professionals (AAP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), International Assoc. for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), International Assoc. of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), National Association of Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (NAESAA), National Human Resources Assoc. (NHRA), National Management Assoc. (NMA), Professional Managers Assoc. (PMA), Project Management Institute (PMI), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Service Learning Experiences:
FBLA chapter projects
Career Options: / Salary Range:
Certificate / Administrative Assistant, Courier, Customer Service Representative, Mail Clerk, Messenger, Office Clerk, Receptionist / $
Associate Degree / Customer Service Manager, Department Manager, Executive Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, Office Manager, Personnel Clerk, Store Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader / $ - $$
Bachelor Degree / Benefits Administrator, Business Analyst, Business Process Manager, Compensation Analyst, Corporate Trainer, Director, District Manager, Human Resources Generalist, Project Manager, Purchasing Manager, Quality Control Manager, Recruiter, Regional Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Training Manager / $$ - $$$
Graduate Degree / Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, General Manager, Human Resources Manager, Labor Relations Manager, President, Supply Chain Consultant, Vice President of Human Resources / $$$ - $$$$
$ = $15-25,000; $$ = $25-55,000; $$$ = $55-90,000; $$$$ = Above $90,000
Insert Institution Name Here does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Please direct inquiries to: Insert name, address and telephone number of AA/EEO officer
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
https://www.cccs.edu/