Business Education

Students interested in a career in a business environment are encouraged to participate in a variety of courses and programs offered in their schools. Since each high school's Business Department offers a diverse program, Tech Prep supports a multitude of pathways for students to be considered part of the program.

Courses that carry articulated credit or advanced credit recommendation are generally in the area of Marketing. Courses that were developed include: Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, and the two 20 week courses in the Hospitality Management area (Sports and Entertainment & Hospitality and Tourism Marketing). Students who pass the final assessment with a final grade of 80 will be offered a 3 credit hour Business Technical elective upon enrolling at NCCC in a matriculated career program.

Courses in Business programs in local high schools include: Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Business Law I & II, Marketing, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Micro-Soft Office.        

Over the past two years a variety of high schools are working to offer Micro-Soft Office Certifications within their Business Departments. Software certifications are offered over a two- year sequence breaking the four applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access) into 20- week courses. Upon completion of the applications, students become eligible to take the certification exam. Once certified, during their high school program, students will become eligible to receive credit in CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Applications at NCCC.

For more information about your school's offerings consult your school districts Business Department offerings or see your school counselor.

Participants:
Barker, Lockport, Lewiston-Porter, Niagara-Wheatfield, Niagara Falls, Starpoint, Newfane, and North Tonawanda.

Faculty Participants and Email addresses available on
participants page.