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Administrative Support Research Project Individual

One administrative support topic is selected by National Business Professionals of America and provided at the beginning of the school year. Students will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.

Advanced Interview Skills

Assess advanced proficiency in job search, interview situations, and portfolio development.

Advanced Word Processing Skills

Evaluate advanced level skills in word processing and document production.

Computer Animation Team

Create a visualization animation (not to exceed two (2) minutes) based upon the assigned topic.

Digital Media Production

Create a one to two (1-2) minute digital media production based upon the assigned topic.

Extemporaneous Speech

Demonstrate communication skills in arranging, organizing, and effectively presenting information orally without prior knowledge of the topic.

Network Design Team

The team will analyze existing and planned business environments and develop a strategy for the implementation of a network infrastructure that addresses the need(s) of the defined business environment based on the scenario provided. At State and National level, teams will be presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation.

Parliamentary Procedure Team

Demonstrate the use of correct parliamentary procedure through a chairperson‘s ability to conduct a business meeting in a democratic manner that allows the members of the team to effectively participate. Examine the team‘s knowledge of parliamentary procedure through oral questions and the objective test.

Administrative Support Concepts

Evaluate knowledge of basic administrative support concepts.

Administrative Support Team

The team will function as an office staff to produce a variety of business documents.

Advanced Accounting

Interpret and analyze sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporate, financial accounting data using manual methods.

Advanced Office Systems & Procedures

Evaluate advanced skills in office procedures, records and file management, and document production.

Advanced Spreadsheet Applications

Develop effective solutions to business problems using many of the advanced features within the Microsoft Excel skill standards for the MOS Spreadsheet Expert Exam.

Banking & Finance

Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of the banking industry. This entry-level event tests the student‘s knowledge of bank operations, bank services, loans, credit administration, and customer service.

Basic Office Systems & Procedures

Evaluate fundamental skills in office procedures, records and file management, and document production.

Broadcast News Production Team

Create a three to five (3-5) minute news broadcast with at least 2 different segments (news stories). Students will also create a 15-20 second sound bite/intro for the broadcast.

Business Meeting Management Open Event

A general competitive event addressing business meetings management which incorporates fundamental concepts accepted as good practices in any business unit including business planning and strategy, organization and execution, trust and transparency.

Business Spelling

Tests the spelling of various business terminology

C++ Programming

Evaluate knowledge of working with structured designs, algorithms, and OOP methodology.

Computer Modeling

Given a scenario or prompt, 2D and/or 3D Computer Modeling will research the topic, create a profile, concept design(s), prototype(s), and final model and/or scene based upon the assigned topic provided.

Computer Network Technology

Demonstrate knowledge in fundamental networking concepts including network architecture, standards, topologies, protocols, and security.

Computer Security

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental security management tasks in Windows and Linux networking environments.

Computerized Accounting

Process accounting data using computerized accounting software. Contestants journal, post to ledgers and subsidiary ledgers, prepare financial statements and payroll records, and perform bank reconciliations. Points are awarded based on contestant answers to audit questions, as verified by the financial documents produced.

Database Applications

Demonstrate database development skills to include: object creation, data analysis, formula creation, and reporting features used in a variety of database scenarios

Desktop Publishing

Evaluate knowledge and skills in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of business documents.

Economic Research Project Individual

One economic research topic is selected by the National Business Professionals of America and provided at the beginning of the school year. The student will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.

Economic Research Project Team

One economic research topic is selected by National Business Professionals of America and provided at the beginning of the school year. The team will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.

Economic Research Project Team

One economic research topic is selected by National Business Professionals of America and provided at the beginning of the school year. The team will conduct research on the topic and present findings in a research paper, an oral presentation, and respond to questions from a panel of judges.

Entrepreneurship

Develop an operating plan and organizational structure to initiate a small business. Competitors are to assume they are presenting their business plan to potential investors at a bank with the objective of securing financing for their business venture.

Financial Analyst Team

Use analytical and problem solving skills to make decisions and recommendations using financial reports, both internal and external. The team analyzes and interprets computer reports from a business case study.

Financial Math and Analysis

Assess knowledge of math concepts. Students solve word problems related to work and consumer issues.

Fundamental Accounting

Assessment of entry-level basic accounting principles utilizing manual procedures. Students analyze, journalize, and post transactions and prepare financial reports/statements.

Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications

Create and design spreadsheet applications that include variables, reports, and formats. Students enter and format data, enter and copy formulas, and print full documents or cell contents.

Fundamental Word Processing Skills

Evaluate fundamental skills in word processing and document production.

Fundamentals of Web Design

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental web design coding and syntax.

Global Marketing Team

Develop a plan that details pricing strategies and promotional plans for a business.

Graphic Design Promotion

Develop a theme, illustrate the theme in a logo design, then utilize the logo in a promotional flyer.

Human Resource Management

Assess interpretation of personnel policies and knowledge of human resource management.

Information Technology Concepts

Demonstrate general knowledge of the information technology industry.

Insurance Concepts

Assess knowledge of insurance practices, procedures and concepts. Test questions are offered by the Insurance Education Institute. Completion of the test with 85% score or higher will result in competency certification by the Griffith Insurance Education Foundation.

Interview Skills

Assess proficiency in job search and interview situations.

Java Programming

Utilize structured designs to develop software using the JAVA programming language.

Keyboarding Production

Evaluate entry-level skills in keyboarding and document production.

Legal Office Procedures

Evaluate knowledge of legal terminology and skills needed to prepare legal documents and function effectively in a law office.

Management/Marketing/Human Resources Concepts

Assess knowledge of management, marketing, and human resources concepts.

Medical Office Procedures

Evaluate knowledge of medical terminology and skills needed to prepare medical documents and function effectively in a medical office.

Network Administration Using Microsoft

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental network management and maintenance tasks in a Windows® network.

Parliamentary Procedure Concepts

Assess knowledge of parliamentary procedure. Test questions are based on Dunbar’s Manual of Parliamentary Procedure Test Questions.

Payroll Accounting

Process payroll data using manual payroll procedures. Students calculate gross earnings, complete payroll register, post employee records, and prepare payroll income tax forms.

PC Servicing & Troubleshooting

Demonstrate knowledge of PC configuration, maintenance, and management as a computer technician.

Prepared Speech

Demonstrate communication skills in securing, arranging, organizing, and presenting information orally.

Presentation Management Individual

Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.

Presentation Management Team

Assess use of current desktop technologies and software to prepare and deliver an effective multimedia presentation.

Small Business Management Team

The team will use strategic planning and problem-solving skills to provide solutions to the business case study provided. At State and National level, teams will be presented with an additional element to the scenario that requires revision of their final presentation.

Systems Administration Using Cisco

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental network management tasks in a CISCO® environment.

VB.Net Programming

Evaluate knowledge of working with Visual Basic syntax, programming logic, program development, system design concepts, database, Visual Basic IDE Report Writers, designers and objects.

Video Production Team

Create a three to five (3-5) minute video production based upon the assigned topic.

Web Application Team

The team will create a database-driven Website with server-side functionality. The team is provided with the opportunity to design, build and present a working web application.

Web Site Design Team

The team will work together to create a Website based on the topic.