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Business Professional & Office Technology

This program will provide students the opportunity to develop an understanding of current business concepts and practices.

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Business professionals are in demand and this program will provide students the opportunity to develop an understanding of current business concepts and practices. While learning the latest office management skills, you will become proficient in Microsoft Office, computer operations, business communications, Internet research, data entry, customer service, employability skills and professionalism. 

Business courses include: business foundations, finance foundations, office management, management principles, strategic entrepreneurship and social media marketing.  You will work on simulated real-world projects as you learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.  A career in business is not always straightforward so there are more opportunities for specialization that fits your personality and career goals.  

Business professionals need to have strong technical and interpersonal skills, work well in a team environment, exhibit good work ethics and have strong management skills. Office environments are becoming more automated due to rapid growth of technology and students need to meet this challenge with strong technical skills.

Teacher: Beth Pagan

Teacher: Beth Pagan

Email Beth Pagan
Education:  Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction; Ashland University, Bachelor's Plus Program (Vocational Business License); Ashland University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; The University of Akron
Certifications:  Vocational/Integrated Business 7-12
At Polaris Since:  2012
Industry Experience:  Taught business/technology classes at North Ridgeville City Schools, Elyria City Schools and Lorain County Community College as well as Auditor for Ernst & Young
Interests/Hobbies:  Beth enjoys spending time with her three kids, traveling, reading and attending sporting events.

Business Professional & Office Technology 2024-2025 Advisory Members

  • Al DiFranco, Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland

  • Andrea Ernst, Emerson

  • Chuck Grimm, MAI Capital Management 

  • Justin Hamlin, HFS Wealth Advisors

  • Steve Huff, Bottomline Technologies

  • Marla Meyers, Barnes Wendling

  • Susan Skowronski, Cuyahoga Community College

  • Haylee Tokay, Flynn Group