Bergen County Technical Schools Adult and Continuing Education

I-Course Description
The objective of the Business Administration and Management (BAM) hybrid program is to
prepare students for a career in administrative management. Students will learn the skills necessary
to thrive in today’s business environment. From acing the interview process and developing office
skills to successfully engaging with the public. This program will expand the existing knowledge
students have of Microsoft, Google, and QuickBooks. Our exciting and interactive Introduction
to Cybersecurity allows students to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and
prevent security risks.

BAM is a seven hundred (700) hours hybrid program that requires students to register at
https://aemoodle.bergen.org/ using a Bergen.org email address provided by the school Tech Dept.

The modular curriculum design provides consistency, interactive activity, critical thinking skills
and practical application of the material covered. The three modules consist of:
(1) Career Development, Introduction to Business, Business Ethics, Marketing and Management.
(2) Computer Applications: Google and Microsoft, CompTIA-Computer Fundamentals, and
(3) QuickBooks/Payroll Accounting
Upon course completion, students can take a test for certifications in Microsoft, QuickBooks, and
IT Fundamentals. These three certifications are the foundations for success needed in today’s global
business environment.

II-Description of Special Features:
An affordable program that provides valuable technology upgrades and training for 21st Century
skills. The methodology allows for instructional design delivered directly, web-based, work-based
& self-directed. The Computer Application module prepares the students for the Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS) Certification. The QuickBooks component prepares the students for QuickBooks
Certification. The CompTIA component prepares the student for IT-Fundamentals
Certification. Enrolled students have lifetime access to a career counselor/job placement specialist
to assist them in resume writing and employment. Dual admission program agreement with
Felician University. This dual enrollment agreement has identified up to 12 college credits in
course equivalencies.

III. Course Objectives
The BAM program of study employs a differentiated tiered list of skills that students will be able
to complete. Skills assessments are delineated and evaluated by student levels of previous
knowledge, the ability to comprehend facts, the application of information and analysis, and the
advanced skills of synthesizing information, adaptation, and evaluation. Skills are pathways for
students to develop basic, intermediate, or advanced or industry proficient abilities to assist in
career development and options as program completers. Skill attainment is based on criterion
referenced measurements using educationally sound instructional design and teacher generated
assessments.
Learning modifications are individually incorporated for each student in an as needed format.
Industry-based skills are competency-based, both in theory and practical activities, transferable
in group and individual access, and formative and summative.

Instructor: Ms. Gretchen Foote

Phone: 201-343-6000    Ext 4637  M-F 8-3

Email:  grefoo@bergen.org