• Business Pathway at MacUNITED Early College High School  

    Our business pathway ignites the entrepreneurial spirit and business interests of students. The business pathway teaches the basics of business and accounting, allowing students to explore high-demand fields like accounting, finance, hospitality, tourism, and culinary arts.

    Through partnerships with local businesses, our ECHS provides internship opportunities and job placement right out of high school. Available internships with San Antonio startups and businesses, along with on-campus organizations, let MacUNITED students apply their education in authentic professional settings. Students are exposed to legitimate experiences to help them transition seamlessly into business careers after graduation, or they can pursue higher education after graduating from MacUNITED with an associate degree.

    Upon completion of the business pathway, students graduate from MacUNITED with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts with a business emphasis, positioning them as versatile professionals ready to excel in diverse career paths in business, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and other business-related fields.

  • Business Pathway Courses

    9th Grade:
    Intro to College, Business Computer Applications, Business Principles

    10th Grade:
    Intro to professional communication, Art Appreciation, Chemistry OnRamps, Principles of Financial Accounting

    11th Grade:
    Comp I/Comp II, College Algebra, US History I/Us History II, Biology OnRamps, Principles of Managerial Accounting

    12th Grade:
    American Lit/Brit Lit, Math for Business Majors, Intro to Economics, Microeconomics, Federal Government, Texas Government

    Certifications

    • Microsoft Expert Certification
    • Intuit QuickBooks Certification
    • VITA Tax Preparer Certification

    Extracurricular Clubs & Activities

    • DECCA

  • Career Paths in Business

    Graduating from MacUNITED through the Business Pathway leads to a variety of exciting careers, including:

    Business Consultant:
    Provide expert advice and strategies to help improve business operations, increase efficiency, and achieve their goals. A business consultant career earns an average annual salary of $95,290 with a 10% job growth rate.

    Market Research Analyst:
    Gather and analyze marketing data to help understand market trends and make informed business decisions. A market research analyst earns an average annual salary of $68,230 with a 13% job growth rate.

    Accountant:
    Manage financial records, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with tax laws. An accountant earns an average annual salary of $63,196 with a 4% job growth rate.

    Sales Manager:
    Direct a sales team by developing strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets and business growth. A sales manager earns an average annual salary of $130,600 with a 4% job growth rate.

    Human Resources Specialist:
    Manage recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws. An HR Specialist earns an average annual salary of $64,240 with a 6% job growth rate.

    Economist:
    Examine economic data, trends, and policies to provide insights and forecasts to make decisions about resources allocation and financial strategies. An Economist earns an average salary of $115,730 with a 6% job growth rate.

    Additional business careers and information can be found here.