Business & Computer Technology Academy

Business & Computer Technology Academy in Action!

Academy Leader, Business & Computer Technology

Masters in Adminstration - Southwest Baptist University

Email: danyelrickard@ozarktigers.org

Computer hardware: Identifying and understanding the components of a computer, like processors, RAM, hard drives, and motherboards.
Software installation and troubleshooting: Installing operating systems and applications, and resolving software-related issues.
Networking basics: Learning how computers connect and communicate within networks, including Wi-Fi, LANs, and basic network configurations.
Cybersecurity fundamentals: Basics of data protection, safe browsing, and protecting systems from malware and viruses.
Technical support skills: Communication and problem-solving techniques for assisting users with tech issues.
Programming fundamentals: Core concepts like variables, data types, loops, and conditionals.
Coding languages: Basics of popular languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++.
Web development basics: Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building simple websites.
Problem-solving skills: Breaking down problems into steps to solve them through code.
2D and 3D graphics: Basics of creating, manipulating, and integrating 2D sprites or 3D models in game design.
Game design principles: Understanding game mechanics, player engagement, and balancing difficulty levels.

Personal finance: Budgeting, saving, credit, loans, taxes, and responsible money management.
Accounting basics: Learning about financial statements, debits and credits, profit and loss, and basic bookkeeping.
Entrepreneurship: Steps to start a business, including business planning, funding, product development, and risk management.
Economics: Concepts like supply and demand, opportunity cost, inflation, and the role of government in the economy.
Leadership and management: Developing skills in team building, communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Human resources: Basics of recruitment, hiring, workplace diversity, and employee rights.
Technology in business: Using software tools like Excel, Google Workspace, and basic coding or data management programs.
International business: Understanding global trade, cultural differences, currency exchange, and international markets.
Project management: Planning, organizing, and executing projects with a focus on deadlines, budgets, and teamwork.
Business communication: Writing professional emails, creating presentations, and practicing effective verbal communication skills.

Marketing fundamentals: Understanding the core principles of marketing, including the 4 P’s (Product, Price, Place, Promotion).
Consumer behavior: Studying how consumers make buying decisions and how marketers can influence those decisions.
Advertising strategies: Learning how to create effective advertisements across different platforms, such as social media, print, and digital.
Branding and identity: Understanding how to build a brand, create a unique identity, and maintain brand loyalty.
Social media marketing: Exploring techniques to reach audiences through platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Sales techniques: Learning about the sales process, including customer service, closing sales, and relationship management.
Public relations: Managing a brand’s public image and developing strategies to communicate with the public.
Event planning and promotion: How to organize, promote, and evaluate events as part of a marketing strategy.
Ethics in marketing: Examining the social and ethical responsibilities of marketers, including truth in advertising and customer privacy.
Product development and lifecycle: Learning how products are created, launched, & managed over time.