Business Information Management 2A

Business Information Management 2A is the first semester course of Business Information Management 2.  In the Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster, BIM 2 is the Level 2 course in the Business Management Program of Study.  In this course, students will further their knowledge in these Units of Study: Business Communication, Business Documents and Word Processing Technology, Spreadsheets and Financial Statements, and Project Management.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• demonstrate collaboration skills through teamwork, 
• communicate effectively with others using oral and written skills 
• demonstrate professionalism by conducting oneself in a manner appropriate for the profession and workplace 
• demonstrate time-management skills by prioritizing tasks, following schedules, and tending to goal-relevant activities in a way that uses time wisely and optimizes efficiency and results 
• employ verbal and active listening skills when obtaining and conveying information  
• communicate with relevant parties, such as coworkers and customers, by interpreting verbal and nonverbal behaviors 
• demonstrate the ability to communicate and resolve conflicts within a diverse workforce 
• record information needed to present a report on a given topic and use items such as tables of contents, indexes, tabs, footnotes, endnotes, captions, and/or building blocks 
• write business correspondence using advanced word processing features such as templates and forms; mail merge, including letters, labels, and envelopes; and document protection and security that convey information effectively using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization 
• evaluate the reliability of information from sources such as informational texts, Internet websites, and technical materials and resources
• create and interpret items such as tables, charts, infographics, and figures to accomplish specific occupational tasks
• recognize and apply spreadsheet items such as lookup tables, what-if and built-in functions, macros, and advanced charts, graphs, and functions  
• create and interpret financial statements such as comparisons and projections, predictions and forecasts, trend analyses, and charts and graphs
• demonstrate project management processes to conduct a business project using emerging technologies.
  • initiate a project
  • plan a project 
  • execute a project
  • monitor and control a project; and 
  • close a business project. 

• Interactive Notebook – In the form of a small composition notebook, a spiral notebook, or loose-leaf paper kept in a binder.
• Pencil or Pen – In order to do well in the course, you must take notes, sketch diagrams and graphs, and solve problems when instructed to do so.
• Internet Access
• Microsoft Office or Google Suite Applications

Note: This course does not require a textbook.

This semester contains 4 Units, 2 6-week exams, and 1 final exam.

Each Unit contains:

• 2-3 lessons. Each lesson includes all of the following components: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.
• Self-assessments to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these assessments to advance in the course.
• 3 to 4 graded assignments

The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all 4 units.

Format: Multiple-choice, online
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Materials Allowed: none

1. Effective Communication
2. Professionalism, Ethics, and Time-Management 
3. The Power of Listening 
4. Valid Sources and Appropriate Referencing 
5. Word Processing-Business Reports 
6. Word Processing-Editing and Sharing 
7. Spreadsheets-Tables, Charts, & Graphic
8. Spreadsheets-Pivot Tables, What-If Functions, and Sparklines 
9. Financial Statements-Predictions, Projections, and Trend Analysis 
10. Project Management Processes 
11. Flow Charts and Gantt Charts 
12. Advanced Project Management