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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM STATUS MATRIX
2007 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION--BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
8VAC20-542-170
INSTITUTION:
Endorsement Competencies
Courses and Experiences*
The program in business and information technology shall ensure that the
candidate has demonstrated the following competencies:
1. Knowledge, skills, principles of manual and automated accounting,
including:
a. Accounting concepts, terminology, and applications;
ACCT 240, Principle of Accounting I
b. Accounting systems; and
ACCT 240, Principle of Accounting I
c. The basic accounting cycle of source documents, verifications,
analyzing, recording, posting, trial balances, and preparing financial
statements.
ACCT 240, Principle of Accounting I
2. Knowledge and skills necessary to:
a. Communicate basic economic principles as applied to the American economic
system; and
ECON 217, Principles of Economics (Micro Emphasis)
b. Apply basic economic principles to consumerism.
ECON 217, Principles of Economics (Micro Emphasis)
3. Knowledge and skills in the foundations of business selected from
the following areas:
a. Business law.
(1) Ability to recognize the legal requirements affecting business
organization; and
(2) Ability to apply legal principles to business situations;
b. Business principles.
(1) Ability to identify, explain, and apply contemporary business
principles;
(2) Ability to identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of
various business organizational structures; and
(3) Knowledgeable in the foundations of international business, the global
business environment, international business communications, and global
business ethics.
MANG 190, Introduction to American Business System
ACCT 296, Legal Environment
MANG 360, Principles of Management
MANG 360, Principles of Management
MANG 474, Managing Business Ethics and Diversity
* Description of what the institution offers to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills identified in the competency. When citing courses, provide course number, title, and
catalog description. Catalog descriptions and syllabi may be attached.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM STATUS MATRIX
2007 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION--BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
8VAC20-542-170
INSTITUTION:
Endorsement Competencies
c. Management. Understanding and analyzing of basic management functions,
tools, theories, and leadership styles to explore and solve problems in business
organizations, economics, international business, and human relations issues.
d. Marketing and entrepreneurship.
(1) Understanding of basic marketing concepts in sales techniques,
advertising, display, buying, wholesale/retail, distribution, service
occupations, market analysis, warehousing, and inventory control; and
(2) Understanding of the unique characteristics of an entrepreneur and the
knowledge and skills necessary for an entrepreneurial venture;
e. Finance.
(1) Knowledgeable about and skilled in the areas of money management,
record keeping, and banking needed for sound financial decision making;
and
(2) Understanding of the basic concepts of economics, insurance, credit,
and other related topics; or
f. Insurance. Understanding of the purpose of insurance, types of property
losses, types of risk insurance protection, insurance for specific business
activities, and noninsurable risks.
Courses and Experiences*
MANG 360, Principles of Management
MARK 380, Principles of Marketing
MANG 190, Introduction to American Business System
FINA 350, Principles of Finance
MANG 190, Introduction to American Business System
MANG 190, Introduction to American Business System
4. Knowledge and skills in all of the following communications and
information technologies:
a. Communications.
(1) Ability to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, and correct
manner for personal and professional purposes through the
foundations of listening, writing, reading, speaking, non-verbal cues,
and following written/oral directions;
(2) Ability to use information systems and technology to expedite and
enhance the effectiveness of communications and telecommunications; and
(3) Ability to gather, evaluate, use, and cite information from information
technology sources.
b. Impact of technology on society. Knowledge to assess the impact of
information technology on society.
MANG 291, Business Communication
CIMS 170, Computer Applications
MANG 291, Business Communication
MANG 291, Business Communication
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM STATUS MATRIX
2007 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION--BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
8VAC20-542-170
INSTITUTION:
Endorsement Competencies
Courses and Experiences*
c. Computer architecture. Ability to describe current and emerging
computer architecture; configure, install, and upgrade hardware; and
diagnose and repair hardware problems.
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
d. Operating systems, environments, and utilities. Ability to identify,
evaluate, select, install, use, upgrade, customize, and diagnose and solve
problems with various types of operating systems, environments, and
utilities.
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
e. Application software (e.g., word processing, database, spreadsheet,
graphics, web design, desktop/presentation/multimedia and imaging, and
emerging technologies).
(1) Ability to identify, evaluate, select, install, use, upgrade, and customize
application software; and
(2) Ability to diagnose and solve problems resulting from an application
software’s installation and use.
CIMS 170, Computer Applications
f. Input technologies. Ability to use input technologies (e.g., touch
keyboarding*, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, personal
digital assistants (PDAs) and other hand-held devices, touch screen or
mouse, scanning, and other emerging input technologies) to enter,
manipulate, and format text and data. *Touch keyboarding is required.
CIMS 170, Computer Applications
g. Database management systems. Ability to use, plan, develop, and
maintain database management systems.
CIMS 170, Computer Applications
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
h. Programming and application development. Ability to help students
design, develop, test, and implement programs that solve business
problems.
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
i. Networking and communications infrastructures.
(1) Facilitate students’ development in the skills to design, deploy, and
administer networks and communications systems; and
(2) Facilitate students’ ability to use, evaluate, and deploy communications
and networking applications.
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
MANG 363 Introduction to Management Science
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM STATUS MATRIX
2007 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION--BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
8VAC20-542-170
INSTITUTION:
j. Information management.
(1) Ability to plan the selection and acquisition of information technologies
(hardware and software);
(2) Ability to instruct students in the development of technical and
interpersonal skills and knowledge to support the user community; and
(3) Ability to describe, analyze, develop, and follow policies for managing privacy
and ethical issues in organizations and in a technology-based society.
CIMS 370, Principles of Management Information Systems
BSED 435, Methods for Teaching
MANG 363 Introduction to Management Science
5. Career development.
a. Experience in a supervised career in business and information
technology through cooperative education, internship,
shadowing, mentorship, and/or work experience; and
BSED 435, Methods for Teaching
MANG 492 or MARK 492 or CIMS 492 Internship
b. Ability to provide instruction in self-awareness as it relates to career
exploration and development, career research, workplace expectation,
and career planning.
BSED 435, Methods for Teaching
6. Knowledge and skills necessary to teach leadership skills, organize
and manage an effective co-curricular student organization and
implement the organization’s activities as an integral part of instruction.
7. Understanding of and proficiency in grammar, usage, and mechanics and
their integration in writing.
8. Knowledge and skills necessary to apply basic mathematical operations to
solve business problems.
BSED 435, Methods for Teaching
MANG 291, Business Communication
MANG 275, Business Statistics
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Accounting 240. Principles of Accounting I. Basics of the accounting cycle, including use of journals and ledgers, and the preparation of balance sheets and income
statements. 3 credits.
Accounting 296. Legal Environment. A survey of the critical business law requirements that are needed for day-to-day business operations. Topics such as contracts,
consumer protection, agency and bailments will be included. 3 credits.
Business Education 435. Methods of Teaching Business in Secondary Schools. A study of how to implement the current practices and procedures in teaching business
courses in secondary schools with emphasis on principles, techniques, and materials. Prerequisite: EDUC 299. 4 credits. ***
Computer Information Management Systems 170. Computer Applications. The course utilizes several common business software applications to explore how these tools
are used in typical business environments. The course enhances the students’ knowledge of tools needed for upper-level courses in the School of Business and Economics,
as well as their knowledge of computer concepts that are required in the business world. 3 credits.
Computer Information Management Systems 370. Principles of Management Information Systems. A general overview of information systems. Planning, designing and
implementing information management systems. Emphasis is on application of the systems. Prerequisite: CIMS 170. 3 credits.
Economics 217. Principles of Economics (Micro Emphasis). Overview of economic theory and real world applications. For example, how are prices in the economy
determined? How do economic markets operate? How do economic events such as technological advances, increases in input prices, and government policy changes affect
market prices and the consumer? Some time will be spent on discussion of market structures such as competitive markets versus monopoly. Real world applications will be
used to illustrate economic theories. 3 credits.
Finance 350. Principles of Finance. Principles and practices of financial management within a business firm. Examines acquisition of funds, cash flow, financial analysis,
capital budgeting, working capital requirements, and capital structure. Prerequisites: CIMS 170, ACCT 242, ECON 217 and 218, and one of the following: MANG 275,
MATH 171, or MATH 271. 3 credits.
Management 190. Introduction to the American Business System. Operations of the American Business System and its place in the economy. The course provides the basic
understanding of the business world, philosophy, objectives, and general responsibilities to the environment, government, and society. 3 credits.
Management 275. Business Statistics. An introductory course in statistics stressing managerial applications. Interpret and analyze business data for use in managerial
decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression correlation analysis. 3 credits.
Management 291. Business Communication. Principles, practices, and techniques of writing and speaking in business settings. Includes report and letter writing,
interpersonal and group communication, and oral presentation skills. Prerequisite: CIMS 170. 3 credits. ** and ***
Management 360. Principles of Management. Management fundamentals with emphasis on theories of management, the evolution of management thought, and the
functions of management in organizational activity. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SOCL 101 or 102. 3 credits.
Management 363. Introduction to Management Science. Concepts and techniques of management science commonly used in managerial decision making with a focus on
application. Topics include linear programming, transportation method, assignment model, forecasting, PERT/CPM, queuing models and simulation. Prerequisites: MANG
360, and one of the following: MANG 275, MATH 171, or MATH 271. 3 credits.
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Management 474. Managing Business Ethics and Diversity. Comparison of egoistic, deontological, and utilitarian ethical theories as well as the exploration of the
perception of human differences based on concepts of demographic and cultural diversity. Methods and suggestions are analyzed for turning ethical and diversity issues into
management opportunities. 3 credits. *
Management 492. Internship: Management. An on-the-job learning experience designed to give students an opportunity to apply their technical and professional skills and
to observe organizations in action. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.33 or greater, 60 credits, declared business or economics major and a declared concentration, and
permission of internship director. 1-3 credits per internship placement; limited to a maximum of 6 credits.