Course Summary
1/2 Year Course/Semesters 1 & 2 2.5 Credits/Per Semester (5 Credits/Semesters 1 & 2)
This introductory course develops student understanding and skills in such areas as communication, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, professional development, and strategic management. Instructional strategies may be modified based on the student's Individual Education Program (IEP) as per N.J.A.C.6A: 14-4.6.
We will participate in Junior Achievement Job Shadowing, Career Success, High School Heroes, etc. programs during the school year. See the Junior Achievement and JA High School Heroes pages on this website for more information.
Syllabus BMA 1:
Cycle 1: September 4, 2024 – November 12, 2024
Unit 1 - BMA Program Overview and Goal Setting
Unit 2 - Economics Systems
Unit 3 - Economic Principles and Concepts Fundamental to Business
Operations
Unit 4 - The Nature of Business and Economic Principles
Cycle 2: November 13, 2024 - January 28, 2025
Unit 4 - The Nature of Business and Economic Principles - Continued
Unit 5 - Management’s Role in Business
Unit 5 - Human Resource Management
Syllabus BMA 2:
Cycle 3: January 2, 2025 - April 3, 2025
Unit 5 - Marketing
Unit 6 - Career Planning
Unit 7 - Accounting and Finance in Business
Cycle 4: April 4, 2025 - June 18, 2025
Unit 8 - Business Operations Continued
Unit 9 - Information Literacy and Technology
This course will prepare you for many different business careers. By clicking on the career names below, you will learn about how to become (career choice); education requirements; what they do; job outlook; median earnings; etc.).
Careers:
Accountants and Auditors
Budget Analysts
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
Financial Analysts
Financial Examiners
Logisticians
Management Analysts
Personal Financial Advisors
Training and Development Specialists
Top Executives
To learn more about careers, visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Business and Financial Occupations
Textbook Reference:
Farese, L. S., Kimbrell, G., Woloszyk, C. A. (2006). Marketing Essentials. Woodland Hills, CA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Learning Resources/Partners:
