Business Management & Administration

For Future Leaders and Innovators

In today’s world, it’s never too early to start building valuable skills. If your child is curious about how businesses work or dreams of being a leader someday, this career field is a great fit. They’ll explore business and leadership basics, gain practical know-how, and develop skills that can set them apart—whether they plan to go to college, start a career, or even run their own business one day. It’s a smart, flexible way to help them get ready for whatever comes next.

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Which pathway is offered?

Entrepreneurship—If your child has big ideas and a creative spirit, this pathway helps them explore what it takes to start and run a business. They’ll learn how to bring a vision to life—handling everything from marketing to managing day-to-day operations.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?³

Career opportunities in this field include:

  • Freelancer 
  • Small business owner 
  • Startup owner 
  • Online creator 
  • Business systems analyst
  • Office manager

1Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.

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What could my student’s future look like in this career field?²

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²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently. 

Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?₃

  • Certiport Entrepreneurship and Small Business
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Word
  • Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint

₃Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.