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This emerging science focuses on applying the principles of biotechnology to the life sciences. The focus of the College
Tech Prep Initiative is discovery-based, with an emphasis on techniques for following procedures and protocols for
working with specimens and monitoring environmental conditions of lab facilities. Students will use 3D imaging, data
acquisition software and scientific research to design and develop medical intervention products. The biotechnology
of analyzing biological samples is a component of the health and disease focus of the Initiative. Level II will incorporate
a required Capstone project. Throughout this two-year offering, bioethics and entrepreneurship will be included. In
addition, connections with area biomedical industries will be available to students. College credits available. For more
information, see the Compact Career Catalog 2017-18.

COURSE: Business and Sports Management

GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
LENGTH: Two years
SCHOOL: Roosevelt
CREDIT: Level I -CP English 1; Business and Sports Management IA 1; Business and Sports Management IB 1.

Level II – CP English 1; Business and Sports Management IIA 1; Business and Sports Management IIB
1.
This College Tech Prep Initiative develops skills and knowledge in the field of business, sports management and
marketing, human resource management, facilities and operations management, sales and public relations. Students
will acquire knowledge of business processes, economics, business relationships, finance and accounting. They will
learn how to manage a workforce, lead change and build professional relationships with employees and customers.
Students will learn how to manage a workforce, lead change and build professional relationships with employees and
customers. Students will utilize technology, software and virtual simulations to prepare for careers in the business and
sports management fields. College credits available. For more information, see the Compact Career Catalog 2017-18.

COURSE: Business/Marketing Pathway-Tallmadge

GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
LENGTH: Four years
SCHOOL: Tallmadge students only
CREDIT: 1 credit per course
PREREQUISITE: Business Foundations-Financial Literacy is a prerequisite for all other courses in the
Business/Marketing Pathway.
Business/Marketing Pathway is a series of courses designed to give students comprehensive skills and knowledge that
lead to post-secondary employment or higher education in a variety of business/marketing careers.
Business/Marketing Pathway offers students the ability to build a solid background in business/marketing related
concepts necessary to successfully earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, and/or
Accounting. Students will also join nationally recognized business organizations for high school and college students,
DECA and or BPA, Business Professionals of America, to enhance leadership skills and provide connectivity to the
project-oriented business world. Students are required to complete four courses within either the Marketing Pathway
or the Business Administration Services Pathway, including a minimum of three Pathway Courses throughout the four
years of high school to complete the Business or Marketing Pathway. See the Compact Career Catalog 2017-18 for
more details.

COURSE: Business Pathways: Skills for Success

GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
LENGTH: Two years
SCHOOL: Cuyahoga Falls

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