Business & Information Technology
Through the Business and Information Technology program, students are provided opportunities to complement their academic preparation while exploring a variety of careers and learning skills and concepts in the areas of word processing; computer applications and solutions; finance and accounting; business law and management; programming; database design and management; design, multimedia and web technologies; entrepreneurship; and principles of business and marketing.
Intensive preparation for business and information technology careers is available at the secondary level. Courses enable students to investigate opportunities in business, prepare for entry and advancement on the job, develop management skills and identify further education and training necessary within a chosen career cluster.
Course Revisions
The following courses were revised during the 2021-2022 school year and will be implemented during the 2022-2023 school year. All curriculum frameworks are available through VERSO from the CTE Resource Center:
- Economics and Personal Finance (6120)
- Personal Finance (6121)
- Office Administration (6621, 6622)
Instructional Resources
- Business & Information Technology Course Listing-This is a Word document.
- Essential Competency List for Business and Information Technology
– Virginia's CTE Resource Center
Career and Technical Student Organization
Virginia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Prepares students for leadership and careers in business through business-related education and entrepreneurial skill development, community service and partnerships with the professional sector. For more information, visit the CTSO web page.
High-Quality Work-Based Learning
Additional Resources
Outside Resources
- Virginia Business Education Association (VBEA)
- Southern Business Education Association (SBEA)
- National Business Education Association (NBEA)
- Foundation for the Future of Business Education
- Delta Pi Epsilon
(DPE)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE)