Career Cluster: Business Management & Administration
Career Pathway:
Human Resource & Operations Management
A career pathway in Human Resource and Operations Management involves overseeing the strategic alignment of an organization's human capital with its operational objectives. Professionals in this field play a crucial role in talent acquisition, employee development, and maintaining efficient business processes. By integrating HR practices with operations management, individuals in this pathway contribute to fostering a productive work environment and ensuring the smooth functioning of key organizational processes.
Potential Course Sequence
*ICCSD Graduation Requirements
Subject Area | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | Credits |
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Career Pathway Electives | Introduction to Business |
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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
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Future Career Readiness
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World Languages
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AP Government & Politics
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AP Human Geography
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Public Speaking
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Marketing & Sales
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Computer Applications
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AP Psychology
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AP Statistics
*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.
Career-Related Activities
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Business Professionals of America (BPA)
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Student Government
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Speech & Debate
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Student Unions
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Philosophy Club
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Model UN
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International Student Club
Internship Experiences
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Kirkwood Career Caravan
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Internship Experience 1, 2 and 3 in a related field
Kirkwood Career Academy
College Admission Requirements
See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.
Potential College Programs
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Business Administration
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Communication
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Economics
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Finance
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Human Services
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Humanities
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Psychology
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Public Relations
Future
Careers
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Human Resources Manager
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Training & Development Manager
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Industrial Relations Director
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Employer Relations Representative
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OSHA/ADA Compliance Officer
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Personnel Recruiter
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Occupational Analyst
Community Partnerships
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Centro, Inc
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Greater Iowa City, Inc
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Summer of the Arts
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Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
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ACT
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United Action for Youth (UAY)