Management & Business Academy

Through the use of technology and professional community connections the Management and Business Academy will prepare students for college or a career in business.

 

Why Management and Business Academy?

Students participating in the Management and Business Academy (MBA) will develop a better understanding of the business world. MBA students have the opportunity to take classes for college credit or to work with a local company as a professional intern. Within the Management and Business Academy, students will be able to take classes toward a Core 40, Academic Honors or Technical Honors diploma. MBA teachers will prepare students with a variety of skills, such as teamwork, personal financial skills, and problem solving needed for life beyond high school.

 

Small Business Administration Statistics

 

As of 2009, U.S. small businesses (employing less than 500 people) made up 99.7% of total employers.

In Indiana, 97.4 percent of all employers are small businesses and women and minority businesses have increased by over 50%.  U.S. small businesses have generated 65% net new jobs over the past 17 years.

 

What does that mean for you?

 

There are many opportunities for entrepreneurs and business people in Indiana and throughout the country. Taking advantage of the broad range of classes in the Management and Business Academy can provide students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and life.

 

 

What content and courses are included in Management & Business?

Freshman

Business Foundations

Web Design

Computer Applications

Computer Programming I

Sophomore

Business Foundations

Web Design

Computer Applications

Computer Programming I, II**

Marketing

Personal Finance

Accounting I

Junior and Senior

Web Design

Computer Applications

Entrepreneurship

Marketing

Marketing – Advanced

Personal Finance

Business Law

Accounting I & II

Computer Programming I, II**, III**

ACP Cadet Teaching I**

ACP Cadet Teaching II** (seniors only)

Business Related Classroom Experience

COE - Cooperative Office Education

Professional Career Internship

 

** Indicates classes that can be taken for both  high school and college credit.

** A+ Certification

 

Students of the Management & Business Academy can graduate with a Core 40, Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diploma.  All MBA classes qualify for the Technical Honors Diploma.

 

 

Community Partners & Opportunities in Management & Business Academy

Bethel College

Elkhart Area Career Center

Ivy Tech College

IUSB

Southwestern Michigan College

Vogue Beauty School

 

The DECA Connection

 

Students in the MBA have the exciting opportunity to participate in DECA, a co-curricular club for students with an interest in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance and management.  This club is a competitive event team with opportunities to earn scholarships to several colleges and universities.

 

 

What does Management & Business prepare me for after high school?

Computer Software Engineer

Management Analyst

Network Systems & Data Communications Analyst

Accountant

Human Resources and Training

Computer Systems Analyst

Customer Service Manager

Sales Representative, Services

Sales Manager

Accounting Clerk, Bookkeeper

Computer Support Specialist

Sales Representative, Wholesale & Manufacturing

Administrative Assistant

Purchasing Administrator

Business Operations Specialist

Personal Financial Advisor

Web Designer

Advertising Sales Representative

Marketing Manager

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

Retail Merchandising

Fashion Merchandising

Video Game Designer

Business Education Teacher

Elementary and Secondary Teacher

Stock Broker

Financial Analyst

Entrepreneur

 

 

Contact Information

 

Management & Business Academy Leader

Stephanie McElwrath

smcelwrath@phm.k12.in.us

574-259-7961 x2661

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Health and Human Services Faculty

Polly Corpe - Cadet Teaching, Accounting I, Accounting II

Michele Ball - Web Design, Work Based Internship

Kerri Lines - Entrepreneurship, Computer Applications

Stephanie McElwrath - Marketing, Advanced Marketing

Rod Anadon - Computer Programming I, II, and III

Jim Garrett - Personal Finance, COE Internships

Jon Carroll - Personal Finance for Math Credit

Bonnie Manningham - English 11

Terry Tulchinski - US History

Dominic Ball - ACP US History

 

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