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This curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.
Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building and decision making.
Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions and large to small business or industry.
Self employment; local manufacturing plants; small businesses, local government
McDowell County Government, Crane, Columbia Forest Products, Local Banks, Baxter Healthcare, McDowell Economic Development, Small Business Owners
$30,000 – $40,000
$50,000-$60,000
Career Information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the United States Department of Labor:
Business and Financial Occupations
Management Occupations
Business Administration
Business Administration-Associate Degree
Business Administration-Associate Degree
Business Administration-Certificate/Pathway
A25120
A25120B
C25120P
52.0201
52.0201
52.0201
Typical Classes in Business Administration:
ACC
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
MKT
120
110
120
125
137
147
153
225
251
120
Principles of Financial Accounting
Introduction to Business
Business Law I
Personal Finance
Principles of Management
Business Insurance
Human Resources Management
Business Finance
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Marketing
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752