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Business Pathway

Business

Share-Time Pathway Program at the Morris County Career Training Center

The Business Pathway program at the Morris County Career Training Center provides comprehensive preparation for careers in entrepreneurship. Students master essential business skills through industry certification instruction, foundational college coursework, and hands-on training in a modern learning environment equipped with the latest technology and resources.

Learning Experience

This innovative two-year program for high school juniors and seniors combines immersive classroom learning with real-world internship experiences during senior year. Students engage in career pathway exploration, college-level coursework, and certification preparation while earning 40 CTE high school credits and college credits from County College of Morris that can be applied toward an associate's degree.

Skills and Prerequisites for Success

Prospective students should be committed to completing the rigorous two-year program structure and prepared for college-level academic demands. The program requires individuals who can develop critical workplace skills including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities essential in today's business job market.

Important Considerations

  • Two-Year Commitment: Program designed specifically for high school juniors and seniors with structured curriculum progression
  • Industry Certifications: Opportunity to earn valuable certifications that demonstrate expertise and workforce readiness
  • College Integration: Program located on County College of Morris campus with college credit opportunities
  • Career Focus: Preparation for specific roles in entrepreneurship
  • Workplace Readiness: Development of critical skills valued by business employers
  • Flexible Environment: Access to modern facilities and latest business technology
  • Credit Transfer: Earned college credits can apply toward future associate's degree programs
  • District Collaboration: Credits coordinated through Morris County Vocational School District

This program is ideal for students who are interested in business careers, prepared for college-level coursework, and committed to gaining both academic credentials and practical work experience that will position them for immediate employment or continued education in the business field.

Business - Year One

Fall Semester

Spring Semester 

Business Career Exploration (and Foundational Skills)
 

Introduction to Business (BUS 112) 3 credits - optional credits - students pay

College Student Success

Principles of Marketing (MKT 113) 3 credits - Students pay for credits - optional 

6 CCM Credits - optional 

Entrepreneurship - Year Two

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Computerized Accounting (ACC 105) 3 credits

Business Information Systems & Applications (BUS 119) 3 credits - Microsoft Office Specialist Certification  - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Business Law I (BUS 213) 3 credits

9 CCM Credits 
  • All students will take a full year of Computerized Accounting  (ACC 105) - 3 CCM credits
  • All students will take a full year of Business Information Systems and Applications (BUS 119) - 3 CCM credits and earn the Microsoft Office Specialist certification (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  • All students will take Business Law I (BUS 213) - 3 CCM credits in the fall semester