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Service Area: Business, Finance, Marketing & Management
Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration
 

Career Pathway:
Business Management, Entrepreneurship, & Administration

A career in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Administration involves navigating the dynamic landscape of organizations, leading teams, and making strategic decisions to ensure sustainable growth. Professionals in this field leverage their leadership skills to streamline operations, optimize resources, and drive innovation. With a focus on entrepreneurship, individuals may also embark on ventures, creating and managing their own businesses while contributing to economic development and job creation.

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Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives

Intro to Business OR Intro to Business (KCC)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing & Sales

Personal Finance OR Personal Finance (KCC)

 Accounting Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • Advanced Accounting

  • Future Career Readiness

  • Public Speaking

  • Web Design

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • AP Economics: Micro & Macro

  • Computer Applications

  • AP Statistics

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Business Professionals of America (BPA)

  • Junior Achievement Competitions 

  • Debate Club

  • Biz Innovator Competitions

  • Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

  • Technology Student Association

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Business Administration and Management 

  • Business Management and Economics 

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations

  • Human Resources Management 

  • Information Systems

  • Finance

  • Office Management and Supervision

Future
Careers

  • Accountant and Auditor Advertising Manager

  • Computer and Information System Manager 

  • Financial Analyst 

  • Sales Manager

  • Tax Preparer 

  • Treasurers and Controller 

  • Human Resources Manager

Community Partnerships

  • Hills Bank

  • Green State Credit Union

  • Johnpapa John Entrepreneurial center at University of Iowa

  • Centro, Inc

  • Greater Iowa City, Inc

  • Summer of the Arts

  • Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity