Business:

Activities/Organizations- Distributive Education Clubs of America, UIL Accounting Competition, Business Professionals of America Club, and Future Business Leaders of America

Topics/Curriculum- Create an electronic portfolio; learn advanced technology skills required by businesses; conduct marketing research; learn about pricing, channels of distribution, promotion and management.  Internship coop program in area of interest.

Related Careers-  Entrepreneur, Professional Salesperson, Buyer/Purchasing Agent, Business Administrative Manager, Bank Officer, Certified Public Accountant, Internal Revenue Service Agent, Payroll Clerk, Billing Coordinator, Book Keeper, Office Administrator Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Legal Secretary, Receptionist, Data Entry Specialist, Production Administrator, Office Manager, General Office Clerk, Sales Administrator.

What you should expect . . . .

The Mission of the Academy for Business, Law, and International Studies is to provide every student with the opportunity to unite the world of ideas to the world of policy by providing an environment that will focus on multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning.

The Business Law and International Studies Academy will provide you with the academic, elective classes and extra curricular activities to intrigue your learning.  You will experience a challenging academic environment with extensive cross – curricular activities in business, law and International Studies.

Law:

Activities/Organizations- Law Enforcement Explorers

Topics/Curriculum- Mock trial; prepare and maintain a portfolio; and learn technology skills required in a law enforcement career.

Related Careers- Attorney, Paralegal, Judge, FBI Agent, CIA Agent, DPS Officer, Private Investigator, Policeman, Security Officer, Border Patrol, Airport Security, Immigration & Naturalization Officer.

International Studies:

Activities/Organizations- Model United Nations Club

Topics/Curriculum - Study economies, world languages, world cultures, and political systems; develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. Internship coop program in area of interest.

Related Careers - Travel Agent, Immigration & Naturalization Officer politics and diplomacy,  commerce, trade, finance, and public relations.

Extracurricular Activities