Business and Marketing

Overview

The computer explosion of the '80s and '90s has proliferated business and marketing careers. Literally millions of new job opportunities are available that were never possible before. Not only have new careers been created, but also every phase of the existing business and marketing pathway has been adapted or upgraded.

A major thrust is on information and analysis processing. Now with state-of-the-art technology, such as fax machines, modems, E-mail, voice mail and call waiting, information can be processed across the office or across the country in seconds. Businesses can track railroad cars and mail deliveries and have accurate inventories and data analysis as never before. This same data analysis can be used in marketing products and ideas.

The business and marketing programs provide you with the latest technology and opportunities to develop background knowledge. The knowledge and the skills learned in the indicated courses will enable you to pursue a career in this pathway.

If you...

• are seen as a leader by peers
• enjoy planning and directing the activities of an organization
• are naturally a people person, finding it easy to meet and talk with new acquaintances
• are organized, efficient and comfortable with detail work in numbers and words
• prefer work to be structured and with clear guidelines
• are enthusiastic and self-confident
• can inspire customer confidence
• have the ability to think logically and make decisions
• have effective human relations skills and can be a cooperative member of a team

This career pathway is for you!

Related Activities:

• Academic Decathlon
• Athletics
• Church Organizations
• Class Officer/Representative
• Club Secretary/Treasurer
• Community Service
• DECA
• Future Business Leader of America Club
• Business Professionals of America
• International Club
• Key Club Multi-Cultural Club
• Part-time Job
• Public Library Volunteer
• School Newspaper
• Secretary/Treasurer for Community Clubs
• Student Leadership
• Teacher Assistant
• Team Captain
• Volunteer and Paid Jobs
• Year Book Assistant/Sales/Marketing
• Youth Organizations