Business & Information Technology
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MSIA On-Demand Webinar Series
Microsoft is offering Virginia teachers a plethora of virtual and blended learning professional development opportunities and resources available through Microsoft Imagine Academy. Included are the schedule for the complete MSIA On-Demand Webinar Series-This is a Word document. and MSIA Remote Learning with Teams (Step 1-This is a Word document., Step 2-This is a Word document., Step 3-This is a Word document., Step 4-This is a Word document., and Step 5-This is a Word document.). All of these opportunities and resources are available to Virginia teachers and administrators through our membership in the Microsoft Imagine Academy and will serve as excellent guides as you plan your professional development and instruction for the next school year using virtual, blended, or face-to-face instruction.
Within each cluster, there are multiple career pathways that represent a common set of skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a full range of career opportunities within that pathway. Career Clusters that relate to instruction in business and information technology include:
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Finance prepares you for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Every sector of the economy offers a career in this field. Many career opportunities require specialized skills in organization, time management, customer service and communication.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Government & Public Administration prepares you for the diverse careers found in our government. Virtually every occupation can be found within this field. You may help our nation defend against foreign aggression, represent our interests abroad, or pass and enforce local laws.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Information Technology gives you the opportunity to design, develop, and manage different types of software programs and hardware. This field requires a solid foundation in mathematics and science as well as high technical skills. Information technology workers can be found in virtually every sector of the economy, providing assistance at a multitude of levels.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Design, create and produce interactive multimedia products and services, including digitally-generated or computer-enhanced media used in business, training, entertainment, communications and marketing.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security prepares you for service in public safety and security. Responsibilities include prevention of and protection from harm such as crime or natural disasters. Career opportunities range from public safety to legal services to homeland security.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics prepares you for careers using science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills. Jobs within this career cluster conduct in-depth research to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems within many different fields. A postsecondary degree and relevant work experience are necessary to succeed in this field.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics prepares you for careers in which you plan, manage and move everything from people to company products through a range of transportation services. Individuals in this field are involved in the logistics of all types of transportation from road to rail and air to water.
Career Pathways
Students may begin to follow a sequence of courses in a pathway that will allow them to specialize in a field of interest.
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)
Safety Best Practice Guide for CTE
The Safety Best Practice Guide for CTE-This is a Word document. is a collection of best practice resources used to assist school divisions in the development of a local safety school safety plan.
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)