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Clusters & Pathways

A "pathway" leads to specific occupations within a "career cluster" through a program of study. Business and Marketing Education programs are required to offer programs of study that fit into a pathway. Programs of study are defined as four semesters of Professional-Technical Education (PTE) business or marketing courses that are sequential and incremental, the final course within this sequence must meet the definition of a "capstone" course, and the program of study must have an accepted "Technical Skills Assessment" component that students complete as a concluding assessment. The specific courses that make up a program of study are to be determined by the teacher, the local PTE Advisory Board, the school administration, and based on the needs of the community. Within the information below is a series of courses that could be adopted to meet the requirements for the identified pathway.

 

It is recommended students take sequential courses in a chosen program of study. A PTE participant is any secondary student who completes one credit of a state approved PTE course. A PTE concentrator is one who completes four state approved courses in sequence, with the fourth course being a capstone course. In order to qualify for Perkins reimbursement, the guidelines and performance measures must be followed and reported.
 

Table of Contents

Business Management and Administration Cluster

General Management Pathway

Administrative Support Pathway

Finance Cluster

Banking Services, Business Finance, Securities & Investments Pathway

Insurance Pathway

Accounting Pathway

Marketing Cluster

Marketing Management Pathway

Professional Sales Pathway

Merchandising Pathway

Marketing Communications Pathway

Marketing Research Pathway

Information Technology Cluster

Programming/Software Engineering Pathway

Network Systems Pathway

Web and Digital Communications Pathway

Hospitality & Tourism Cluster

Lodging Pathway

Travel & Tourism Pathway

Recreation, Amusement & Attractions Pathway

Restaurant & Food & Beverage Services Pathway

 

   

Business Management and Administration Cluster

General Management Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

BE0320 Business Computer Applications II

Accounting Manager
Accounts Payable Manager
Administrative Services Manager
Assistant Credit Manager
Association Manager
Billing Manager
Business Development Manager
Chief Executive
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Credit and Collections Manager
Entrepreneur
Facilities Manager
First Line Supervisor
General Manager
Government Manager
Hospital Manager
Human Resource Manager
Management Analyst
Management Trainee
Manufacturing Manager
Meeting and Convention Planner
Operations Manager
Payroll Manager
Public Organization Manager
Public Relations Manager
Purchasing Manager
Risk Manager
Sports an
d Entertainment Manager

10th Grade

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0150 Business Management

BE0151 Business Law/Ethics

11th Grade

 

BE0410 Accounting I  

ME0200 Marketing Economics

BE0190 Personal Finance

12th Grade

BE0600 Business Ownership/Entrepreneurship

BE0650 Business Administration
BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

 

 

Administrative Support Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0110 Input Technologies I

BE0120 Input Technologies II

Administrative Assistant

Communications Equipment Operator

Computer Operator

Court Reporter

Customer Service Assistant

Desktop Publisher

Dispatcher

Executive Assistant

Information Assistant

Legal Secretary

Library Assistant and Order Processor

Medical Front Office Assistant

Medical Transcriptionist

Office Manager

Paralegal

Receptionist

Records Processing Assistant

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

10th Grade

BE0150 Business Management

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

BE0320 Business Computer Applications II

BE0190 Personal Finance   

11th Grade

BE0330 Business Computer Applications III

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

BE0650 Business Administration

BE0610 Office Technology

BE0640 Administrative Assistant Internship

BE9800 Business Occupational and Career Experience

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

Finance Cluster

Banking Services, Business Finance, Securities & Investments Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Computer Applications I

BE0320 Computer Applications II

Abstractor

Accountant

Acquisitions Specialist

Bill and Account Collector

Branch Manager

Compliance Officer

Credit Analyst

Credit Report Provider

Customer Service Representative

Data Processor

Debt Counselor

Financial Manager

Financial Planner

Internal Auditor

Loan Officer

Loan Processor

Mortgage Broker

Network Services Technician

Operations Manager

Relationship Manager

Repossession Agent

Teller

Title Researcher and Examiner

Trust Officer

10th Grade

BE0150 Business Management

BE0190 Personal Business Finance

BE0410 Accounting I

11th Grade

BE0151 Business Law/Ethics

BE0420 Accounting II

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

BE0153 Banking and Finance Services

BE0425 Principles of World Finance

BE9800 Business Occupation and Career Experience

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

   
   
   
   

Insurance Pathway

Pathway Occupations

 9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

BE 0320 Business Computer Applications II

 Actuary

Benefits Consultant

Branch Manager

Claim Adjuster

Claims Agent

Claims Clerk

Compliance Specialist

Customer Service Agent

Direct Marketing Representative

Examiner

Financial Planner

Insurance Agent

Insurance Appraiser

Insurance Broker

Investigator

Loss Control Manager

Processing Clerk

Producer

Product Manager

Sales Agent

Special Investigator

Underwriter

10th Grade

BE0410 Accounting I

BE0180 Business Math

BE0150 Business Management

11th Grade

BE0190 Personal Business Finance

BE0153 Business Financial Services

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

BE0350 Principles of Insurance

BE9800 Business Occupation & Career Experience

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

   
   
   

 

 

Accounting Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0180 Business Math

BE0310 Computer Applications I

Actuary

Accountant

Accounting Clerk

Accounting Supervisor

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Adjuster

Adjustment Clerk

Assistant Treasurer

Auditor

Billing Clerk

Billing Supervisor

Bookkeeper

Budget Analyst

Budget Manager

Cash Manager

Certified Public Accountant

Chief Financial Officer

Collections Executive

Controller

Cost Accountant

Finance Director

Financial Accountant

Investment Executive

Merger and Acquisitions Manager

Payroll Accounting Clerk

Price Analyst

Treasurer

10th Grade

BE0190 Personal Business Finance

BE0150 Business Management

BE0410 Accounting I

11th Grade

BE0420 Accounting II

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

BE0421 Computerized Accounting

BE0650 Business Administration

BE9800 Business Occupation & Career Experience

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Marketing Cluster

Marketing Management Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Not Listed

10th Grade

ME0150 Business Management

MD0300 Principles of Marketing

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

ME0175 Marketing Communications

ME0225 Marketing Research

ME0500 Principles of Management

BE0410 Accounting I

12th Grade

ME0200 Marketing Economics

ME0600 Business Ownership Entrepreneurship

BE0650 Business Administration

ME9800 Marketing Work Site Experience

Professional Sales Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Account Executive

Administrative Support Representative

Agent

Broker

Business Development Manager

Channel Sales Manager

Client Relationship Manager

Customer Service Representative

Field Marketing Representative

Field Representative

Inbound Call Manager

Industrial Sales Representative

Key Account Manager

Manufacturer’s Representative

National Account Manager

Outside Sales Representative

Regional Sales Manager

Retail Sales Specialist

Sales Engineer

Sales Executive

Sales Person

Sales/Marketing Associate

Solutions Advisor

Technical Sales Specialist

Telemarketer

Territory Representative/ Manager

10th Grade

ME0150 Business Management

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

ME0175 Marketing Communications

ME0225 Marketing Research

ME0350 Retail Merchandising

ME0400 Principles of Promotion

12th Grade

ME0200 Marketing Economics

ME0348 E-Commerce

ME0500 Principles of Management

ME9900 Cooperative Education

 
 
 
 
 
 

Merchandising Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Administrative Support Representative

Customer Service Representative

Department Manager

Merchandise Buyer

Merchandising Manager

Operations Manager

Receiving Clerk

Retail Marketing Coordinator

Sales Associate

Sales Manager

Stock Clerk

Store Manager

Visual Merchandise Manager

 

10th Grade

ME0150 Business Management

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

ME0175 Marketing Communications

ME0350 Retail Merchandising

ME0225 Marketing Research

ME0400 Principles of Promotion

12th Grade

ME0200 Marketing Economics

ME0355 Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

ME9900 Cooperative Education

Marketing Communications Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Account Executive

Account Supervisor

Administrative Support Representative

Advertising Manager

Analyst

Art/Graphics Director

Circulation Manager

Contract Administrator

Co-op Manager

Copywriter

Creative Director

Customer Service Representative

Interactive Media Specialist

Marketing Associate

Media Buyer/Planner

Promotions Manager

Public Information Director

Public Relations Manager

Research Assistant

Research Specialist

Sales Promotion Manager

Sales Representative

Trade Show Manager

10th Grade

ME0150 Business Management

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

ME0175 Marketing Communications

ME0225 Marketing Research

ME0348 E-Commerce

ME0400 Principles of Promotion

12th Grade

ME0200 Marketing Economics

ME0340 Intro to International Business/Marketing

ME0341 International Bus/Marketing I

ME9800 Marketing Work Site Experience

   
   
   
   

Marketing Research Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Administrative Support Representative

Analyst

Brand Manager

CRM Manager

Customer Satisfaction Manager

Customer Service Representative

Database Analyst

Database Manager

Director of Market Development

Forecasting Manager

Frequency Marketing Specialist

Interviewer

Knowledge Management Specialist

Marketing Services Manager

Planning Analyst

Product Planner

Research Associate

Research Project Manager

Research Specialist/Manager

10th Grade

ME0150 Business Mgmt

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

ME0225 Marketing Research

ME0400 Principles of Promotion

ME0348 E-Commerce

ME0175 Marketing Communications

12th Grade

ME0200 Marketing Economics

 ME0500 Principles of Management

ME0700 Marketing Education Lab

ME9800 Marketing Work Site Experience

   

Information Technology Cluster

Programming/Software Engineering Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Computer Applications

BE0160 Intro to Computers I

BE0170 Intro to Computers II

Applications Analyst

Applications Engineer

Business Analyst

Computer Engineer

Data Modeler

Game Developer

Operating System Designer/Engineer

Program Manager

Programmer

Programmer Analyst

Project Lead

Software Applications Specialist

Software Applications Tester

Software Design Engineer

Systems Administrator

Systems Analyst

Test Engineer

Tester

10th Grade

BE0250 Computer Programming and Software Dev I

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

BE0260 Computer Programming and Software Dev II

BE0175 Business Communication

BE0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

BE0261 Computer Science  

BE0180 Business Math  

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

   

Network Systems Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Computer Applications

Communications Analyst

Data Communications Analyst

Information Systems Administrator

Information Systems Operator

Information Technology Engineer

Network Administrator

Network Architect

Network Engineer

Network Manager

Network Operations Analyst

Network Security Analyst

Network Specialist

Network Technician

Network Transport Administrator

PC Support Specialist

Systems Administrator

Systems Engineer

Systems Support Leader

Technical Support Specialist

Telecommunications Network Technician

User Support Specialist

10th Grade

BE0160 Intro to Computers I

BE00170 Intro to Computers II

BE0190 Personal Finance

11th Grade

BE0270 Intro to Voice/Data Communications Network

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0200 Marketing Economics

BE0280 Comp Design & Repair

12th Grade

BE0274 Technology Assistant Internship

BE0180 Business Math

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

BE0290 Comp Design & Repair II

   
 

 

Web and Digital Communications Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

BE0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Computer Applications

BE0160 Intro to Computers

 Animator

Digital Media Designer

Instructional Technologist

Media Specialist

Multimedia Author

Multimedia Developer

Multimedia Specialist

Producer

Production Assistant

Streaming Media Specialist

Virtual Reality Specialist

Web Administrator

Web Architect/Designer

Web Designer

Web Developer

Web Producer

Webmaster

10th Grade

BE0273 Intro to Interactive Media

BE0190 Personal Finance

BE0180 Business Math

11th Grade

BE0318/328 Web Design I & II

BE0316/0326 Interactive Media – Video I & II

BE0317/0327 Interactive Media – Graphics I & II

BE0175 Business Communications

BE0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

BE0338 Web Design III

BE9800 Business & Occupational and Career Experience

BE9900 Business Cooperative Education

Hospitality & Tourism Cluster

Lodging Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Computer Applications

Chief Engineer

Director of Human Resources

Director of Operations

Director of Sales and Marketing

Executive Housekeeper

Food and Beverage Director

Food and Beverage Manager

Front Office Manager

General Manager

Lodging Manager

Owner

Reservations Manager

Revenue Manager

Rooms Executive

Bell Captain

Concierge

Front Desk Supervisor

Laundry Supervisor

Maintenance Worker

Night Auditor

Front Desk Employee

Laundry Attendant

PBX Operator

Valet Attendant

*(Many of the occupations listed
on the Restaurants and Food/Beverage
Services Pathway may also be obtained through this pathway).

10th Grade

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

ME0400 Principles of Promotions

ME0150 Business Management

11th Grade

ME0250 Hospitality/Tourism

ME0500 Principles of Management

ME0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

ME0340 Intro to International Business

ME9900 Cooperative Education

ME9800 Marketing Work Site Experience

ME0700 Marketing Ed Lab

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
   
   
   
   

Travel & Tourism Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Comp App I

Convention Services Manager

Destination Manager

Director of Communication

Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau

Director of Marketing and Advertising

Director of Meetings

Director of Membership Development

Director of Tourism Development

Director of Visitor Services

Director of Volunteer Services

Eco-System Tourism Coordinator

Events Manager/Planner

Interpreter

Meeting Planner/Director

Motor Coach Operator

Tour and Travel Consolidator

Tour and Travel Coordinator/Guide

Tourism Marketing Specialist

Transportation Specialist

Travel Agent

10th Grade

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

ME0400 Principles of Promotions

ME0150 Business Management

11th Grade

ME0250 Hospitality/Tourism

ME0500 Principles of Management

ME0200 Marketing Economics

*Or 0560 Hospitality Services

12th Grade

ME0340 Intro to International Business/Marketing

ME9900 Cooperative Education

ME9800 Work Site Experience

ME0700 Marketing Ed Lab

   
   

Recreation, Amusement & Attractions Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0200 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Club Personnel

Family Centers Manager

Equipment Operator

Maintenance Personnel

Facilities Manager

Fairs/Festivals

Event Planner

Supervisor Manager

Promotional Developer

Gaming and Casino Manager

Supervisor

Dealer

Maintenance Personnel

Security and Safety Personnel

Historical/Cultural/ Architectural/ Ecologicall Guide

Ranger

Museums/Zoos/ Aquariums Personnel

Parks and Gardens Ranger

Resort Trainer and Instructor

Sports Promoter

Theme Parks/Amusement Parks

Personnel

Ticket Vendor

10th Grade

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

ME0400 Principles of Promotions

ME0150 Business Management

11th Grade

ME0250 Hospitality/Tourism

ME0500 Principles of Management

ME0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

ME0340 Intro to International Business/Marketing

ME9900 Cooperative Education

ME9800 Work Site Experience

ME0700 Marketing Ed Lab

   
   
   
   
   

Restaurant & Food & Beverage Services Pathway

Pathway Occupations

9th Grade

ME0100 Business Essentials

BE0310 Business Computer Applications I

Caterer

Catering and Banquets Manager

Executive Chef

Food and Beverage Manager

General Manager

Kitchen Manager

Maître d’

Restaurant Owner

Services Manager

Baker

Bartender

Brewer

Pastry and Specialty Chefs

Restaurant Server

Wine Steward

Banquet Server

Banquet Set-Up Employee

Bus Person

Cocktail Server

Counter Server

Host

Kitchen Steward

Line Cook

Restaurant Server

Room Service Attendant

 

10th Grade

ME0300 Principles of Marketing

ME0400 Principles of Promotions

ME0150 Business Management

11th Grade

ME0250 Hospitality/Tourism

ME0500 Principles of Management

*Or 0540 Food Prod, Mgmt & Svc

ME0200 Marketing Economics

12th Grade

ME0340 Introduction to International Business

ME9900 Cooperative Education

ME9800 Work Site Experience

ME0700 Marketing Ed Lab