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BUSINESS COURSES
Principles of Marketing I Grades: 9-12
944054 Credit: 1
This course introduces the basic foundations and functions of marketing. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for entering and advancing in the field of marketing. Skills in communications, mathematics, technology, and psychology are reinforced in this course through the application of marketing principles.
Principles of Business Grades: 9-12
944104 Credit: 1
This course is an introductory course that provides students with basic business operations skills that can be applied in both personal and professional situations. Emphasis is placed on the exploration and description of basic business concepts and applications. Through business application projects, critical thinking, oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course.
Desktop Publishing Grades: 11-12
944164 Credit: 1
This course is a culminating course designed to integrate the knowledge and skills learned in word processing with the concepts, procedures, and applications of desktop publishing. Emphasis is placed on continued skill development in efficient operation of word processing programs as it is applied to desktop publishing. Critical thinking and communication skills are reinforced in this course as students format, create, and proofread brochures, programs, newsletters, web pages, Power Point presentations, and manuscripts. Other opportunities for application could include simulations, projects, teamwork, and portfolios. Prerequisite: Word Processing or BCA.
Web Design Grades: 10-12
944174 Credit: .5
944144 Credit: 1
Concepts of web communication will be studied and explored. Students will design, develop, and maintain web pages using appropriate current editors and/or tagging languages. Students will demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment and an ability to use a variety of input devices, file formats, and transfer methods. Students will gain proficiency in the use of various browsers used to navigate the web and will study connectivity issues as needed. Security and privacy issues, copyright infringement, trademarks and other legal issues relating to use of the web will be studied. Career possibilities related to the internet and web design will be explored. The students will plan, design, and maintain a web site. Prerequisite: Must have completed one or more of the following: Desktop Publishing, Business Computer Applications, Computer Science, Computer Multimedia or Telecommunications.
Computer Multimedia Presentations Grades: 11-12
944184 Credit: .5
This course will expose the student to current emerging technology in production of presentations. Using the current software and equipment in both regular and digital technology, the student will create and present a multimedia presentation using the standard concepts of production. Students will be exposed to the decision-making process in producing the product. What is to be accomplished? Which software and equipment is needed? (Software: FrontPage, Publisher, Adobe, Hypermedia, Power Point, etc. Equipment: Computer, scanner, video camera, camera, projector, screen, etc.) Prerequisites: Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Introduction to Business Computer Applications and BCA or Word Processing.
Introduction to Business Computer Applications
Grades: 9-12
944194 Credit: 1
This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with basic computer application skills. Students will be introduced, for a minimum of six weeks of the school year, to the touch method of operating a computer keyboard to produce simple business documents. Emphasis is placed on basic computer concepts both hardware and software, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Computer technology will be presented that could lead to the student’s ability to obtain certification in basic information technology. (Examples: IC3 and a basic word processign certification.)
Business Computer Applications Grades: 11-12
944204 Credit: 1
This course is designed to acquaint students with the advanced principles associated with information processing. Students study advanced computer concepts, software applications, and computer systems. Emphasis is placed on skill development in using technology to perform advanced information processing. Topics of study include computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications, which will increase in difficulty in the second semester. Computer technology will be presented that may lead to the student’s ability to obtain advanced certification in a popular office software package that includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail and presentation programs. Prerequisite: Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Introduction to Business Computer Applications.
Telecommunications Grades: 11-12
944254 Credit: .5
This course addresses the growth in global communications and the emerging equipment and systems needed to successfully communicate in a global environment. The student will address issues such as data communication protocol, data communication systems, government regulations of the communications industry, and deciding which tool is most cost-effective and most productive to transmit a message. (Systems: e-mail, Internet for e-commerce, LAN, WAN, voice transmission, cell phone technology, traditional teleconferencing, etc.) Prerequisite: A basic computer course.
Business Communication Grades: 11-12
944274 Credit: 1
This course is designed to use the skills learned in English/Communications to compose memoranda, letters, reports, e-mail, and other written and oral communications. Emphasis is placed on proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as the legality, ethics and the psychological approaches to preparing the oral and written communication. Through business application projects, critical thinking, problem solving, technology, decision-making, and interpersonal skills are reinforced in this course as students format, compose and present their communications. Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Introduction to Business Computer Applications.
Administrative Support Occupations (ASO) Grades: 10-12
944354 Credit: 1
This course is designed to prepare students as support staff in a business sector. Emphasis is placed on the integration of business and communication concepts and skills necessary to prepare students to become members of the workforce. Oral and written communications, time management, decision making, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving, and technology skills are reinforced in this course through business application projects. Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Keyboarding Applications or Introduction to Business Computer Applications.
Accounting I Grades: 11-12
944454 Credit: 1
This course is designed to introduce students to basic accounting theory and procedures along with current applications of computer technology in accounting. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of basic accounting concepts and procedures. Mathematical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, technology and team building skills are reinforced in this course. Prerequisite: Average to above average math skills.
Accounting II Grades: 11-12
944504 Credit: 1
This course is designed to reinforce skills learned in basic accounting theory. Advanced instruction is given in journalizing, posting, preparation of payroll, taxes and business forecasting. Emphasis is placed on the incorporation of an advanced, automated accounting software system and a computer-based simulation. Mathematical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, technology, and team building skills are reinforced in this course. Prerequisite: Accounting I and keyboarding skills.
Business Law Grades: 11-12
944554 Credit: .5
This course is designed to teach students to apply business law principles to personal and business settings. Emphasis is placed on skills in critical thinking that are reinforced in this course along with oral and written communications skills. Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course as students research, compose, format and proofread legal office documents.
Business English Grades: 11-12
944654 Credit: 1
This course is designed to provide students with communication skills needed ina business environment. Business letter writing including routine letters, as well as specialized letters, memo, and reports is an important component of the course. The practical principles of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary needed in business transactions are included. Oral, listening, and nonverbal communication skills as they relate to business are stressed. Emphasis is also given to communications as related to technological advancements such as information management and telecommunications. Prerequisite: English I, II, and III, AND Introduction to Business Computer Applications OR Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications.
Financial Math Grades: 11-12
944704 Credit: 1
Financial Mathematics provides a review of the fundamental principles of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The course uses the basic principles to teach business and consumer economics topics. Business topics include borrowing; saving and investing money; taxes; payroll accounting; and basic money records. Consumer economic topics include checking accounts, budgeting, consumer savings and investments. Manual and calculator computations are emphasized.
Keyboarding Grades: 9-12
944804 Credit: .5
This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with mastery of the touch method of operating the computer keyboard. The students gain skill in applying the correct techniques in preparing simple personal and business documents. Emphasis is placed on skill development in mastering basic keyboarding techniques with speed and control for formatting simple documents. Communication skills are reinforced in this course as students format and proofread. TOPS credit not awarded for this course.
Introduction to Financial Services Grades: 9-10
946104 Credit: 1 (AHS)
This course can be offered either as a one- or two-semester course to be given in either the 9th or 10th grade as a means of introducing students to the various sectors for the financial services industry. The objective of this course is to help students learn about both the nature of the careers found in a particular sector and the scope of the work that comprises businesses such as insurance, real estate, public finance, accounting, and the securities industry.
Securities Grades: 9-10
946204 Credit: .5 (AHS)
This is a one-semester course focusing on the roles and functions of a modern securities organization. Through a study of the structure of brokerage firms, the trading process, credit and margin practices, automated processes, and governmental regulations, students gain an understanding of how a securities firm services its customers and plays an important role in our economy. Students are given the opportunity to relate their knowledge of economics, accounting, and data processing to the operations areas of various sectors of the securities industry. Emphasis is placed on the skills and attitudes necessary for success in business and college.
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