• Instructor: Margie Bookout

    PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR
    Business Management & Administration

    Business management has a wide range of applications that can take you all over the world. Many jobs in this field require organization, time management, and interpersonal skills that can be developed with time and practice.


    Courses We Offer:

    • Business Technology Applications*
    • Advanced Business Tech. Applications
    • Workforce Essentials
    • Senior Career pathway Project

     *denotes opportunity to receive college credit

     


    Business Management Careers

    Business Management careers involve organizing, directing, and evaluating all the operations that are necessary to run a successful business. From finances to personnel to spreadsheets, business decision making calls for a combination of education and experience.


    Useful Traits

    • Clear Writing
    • Reading Comprehension
    • Organization of Information
    • Oral Communication

    Things You Will Learn

    • Microsoft Office Techniques
    • Clerical Procedures
    • How to Organize and Prioritize Tasks
    • How to Obtain Pertinent Information

    Certifications Offered:

    • Microsoft Office Specialist Clubs
    • Future Business Leaders of America

    ASE


    Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

    • FBLA

    Ask about our dual enrollment opportunities at Bevill State.


    College: Bevill State Community College

    • Bevill State offers a Business Office Management and Technology program specializing in Accounting, Legal, or Medical Administrative Assistance.

    Bevill State has no minimum grade or score requirements for students who earn the Alabama High School Diploma, but all students must complete the COMPASS Placement Test prior to admission.

     

    • Assoc. of Applied Science:    Cost: $9885  -  Credit Hours: 70
    • Long Term Certificate:         Cost: $6501  -  Credit Hours: 46


    • Short Term Certificate:        Cost: $1848  -  Credit Hours: 13


      *cost only accounts for credit hours

     


     

    Employment Opportunities

    • Legal Secretary
      • Education needed: Associate’s Degree
      • Entry Level Salary: $22500
    • Accounting Clerk
      • Education Needed: Associate’s Degree
      • Entry Level Salary: $23000
    • Medical Transcription Clerk
      • Education Needed: Associate’s Degree
      • Entry Level Salary: $24000
    • Legal Assistant
      • Education Needed: Bachelor’s Degree
      • Median Salary: $48350

    On The Job Training

    Ask your career coach, counselor or instructorfor options to gain real world experience in this field.


    Resources

    onetonline.org

    O*NET, Job #49-3023.02

    www.ase.com

    www.alcareerinfo.org

    www.bscc.edu


    Information taken from the Alabama State Department of Education

    Career and Technical Education/Workforce Development

    Section and from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Onet Online.


    Director: Chris McCullar

    Asst. Director: Kristi Cain

    Counselor: Kelli Adkins

    Career Coach: Shawna McCullar

    Phone: 205-387-0519

    Fax: 205-384-5170


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