Business Generalist

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CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career in Business the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path.

Business is everywhere. Leaders are made. Are you interested in a broad career that will develop your leadership skills? Earn your Business Generlist technical diploma through Chippewa Valley Technical College.. The Business Generalist technical diploma is an excellent way to gain a foundation in supervision, marketing, and human resources for any business setting. This one year diploma is a career pathway to the Business Management associates degree.

Credentials Earned: Upon successful completion of this academy, students may earn thier Business Generalist Technical Diploma.

Requirements

Students must have access to a laptop. Chromebooks are not an acceptable device.

Course Information

Courses in this academy are a combination of *Online and **Online Live.

FALL 2027

102 - 112 Principles of Management
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027 | TBD

102 - 130 Innovative Business Mindset
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027 | TBD

102 - 133 Leadership for Business Excellence
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027 | TBD

103 - 170 Microsoft Excel
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027 | TBD

SPRING 2028

102 - 109 Business Analytics
Prerequisite: 103 - 170 Microsoft Excel
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028| TBD

102 - 113 Business Ethics
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028| TBD

104 - 102 Marketing Principles
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028| TBD

116 - 193 Intro to Human Resources
Format: Online or Online Live
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028| TBD

Course Descriptions

102 - 109 Business Analytics | 3 credits

Students will utilize common business software to analyze datasets present in typical business management situations, translate the analysis into business recommendations that will improve business performance, and effectively create and present analysis recommendations to decision - makers.

Prerequisite: 103 - 102 Microsoft Office Suite OR 103 - 170 Microsoft Excel
102 - 112 Principles of Management | 3 credits

This course provides an introduction to the four fundamental functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners explore how each function operates within business and industry and develop an understanding of how managers apply them in practice. Through applied learning experiences, learners examine real - world applications of management practices and gain insight into how management functions support organizational success.

102 - 113 Business Ethics | 3 credits

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to ethical decision - making in business. Topics covered include common myths about business ethics, motivations for being ethical, common ethical problems facing employees, managers, and organizations, prescriptive and psychological approaches to deciding what is right, managing for ethical conduct and managerial approaches to an ethical culture.
102 - 130 Innovative Business Mindset | 3 credits

In this course, students will explore the traits and mindset of entrepreneurs, examine innovative companies, and distinguish between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. They will evaluate business plans, create a business framework, and understand the role of innovation in business. This course equips students with essential skills for entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial success, developing an innovative mindset and leadership in dynamic business environments.

102 - 133 Leadership for Business Excellence | 3 credits

This course fosters self - awareness and personal enhancement, emphasizing core communication and interpersonal skills for professional success. Through self - assessments and reflection, learners identify their strengths and areas for development, interpersonal effectiveness, and personal accountability.
103 - 170 Microsoft Excel | 1 credit

This course incorporates Microsoft Office Excel skills and how it is used in academic and business environments. Students will apply software features to the successful completion of business - related projects and scenarios.

104 - 102 Marketing Principles | 3 credits
Marketing of products and services. Concentrates on product, price, place, promotion, market segmentation, target marketing, pricing, market research, physical distribution and distribution channels.

116 - 193 Intro to Human Resources | 3 credits
In this course, students will examine the role of human resources and goals of human resource management in today's organizations. Students will learn and apply skills related to the various functions within human resources management including equal employment opportunity and diversity, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, performance management, and labor relations. Student will explore the importance and impact of these human resource functions on the overall strategy of organizations.

Just the Facts

Fall 2027
22 Credit High School Academy

Registration Status
Upcoming

Academy Dates
August 23 - December 10, 2027 and January 24 - May 19, 2028

Days of The Week
M - Th

Times
10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Classroom Location
Online and Online Live

Registration for this academy is upcoming.

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