Business

The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge about business, the economy, careers and financial literacy. It is a project-based computer class that introduces economic and management concepts used to help students become successful in the workplace.

Accounting I prepares students to keep accurate financial records for a business. The complete accounting cycle is presented, and students learn the basic procedures used to operate a business. Using manual skills, students perform accounting tasks for service businesses organized as proprietorships and for merchandising businesses organized as partnerships. Students will learn how to construct main financial statements and get a foundation on which to continue studying business and accounting at the collegiate level.

Students will broaden and improve their knowledge, understanding and application of accounting principles. Students learn more advanced, complex accounting principles using manual and computer skills. Course includes budgeting, cost concepts and cost allocation, methods of depreciation and information related to operating, investing and financing activities. Students perform accounting tasks for merchandising businesses organized as partnerships and corporations. 

This course meets the requirement for Mathematics diploma credit.

This course is an interdisciplinary business course option that will prepare students for the financial world they will encounter. Statistics show that a large percentage of young adults get into financial difficulties. This course will help them manage their own finances.

This course reviews basic arithmetic and algebra skills through factoring trinomials and applies those skills to topics including ratio and proportion, percentages, simple interest, commercial discounts and purchases, and present value. Income statement calculations and analysis will include sales, cost of goods sold, markup and operating expenses.

The objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge necessary in understanding and appreciating the concepts and issues facing the global world of business in the 21st century. Topics in this course will provide students with an awareness of the many facets of a modern business including, but not limited to marketing, finance, management and legal/ethical issues. In addition, the student will gain an appreciation for the importance of attendance, conduct and personal appearance in business settings.

This full year course provides students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of legal topics that can be applied in business, career and personal settings. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, constitutional law, court systems, criminal law, ground for civil lawsuits, contracts, auto/home purchasing process and small business creation. The topics covered are explored in depth through in-class projects, case law analyses, class debates and application of current events. Throughout the course students will be exposed to different careers in the legal field and an opportunity to learn more about them from industry professionals.

This course will provide students with instruction in Microsoft Word. Students also will learn to type an average of 35-45 words per minute and proper use of the Internet. Successful completion of this course will enhance students’ employability profile as a result of software proficiency and keyboarding skills. Computer experience is not a requirement for this course.

This course introduces the student to advanced information processing concepts and applications. Students will receive hands-on experience learning advanced features in word processing, spreadsheets, database management and the Internet. The Microsoft Office suite and Windows Operating Systems are the software products used.

This course introduces students to the sports and entertainment industry. It focuses on the marketing of sports as it applies to professional leagues, teams, events, amateur sports, sporting goods and sports media. It is a project-based computer class that looks at the marketing of non-sport products through sports with an introduction to sponsorship, licensing and athlete endorsements. Students apply marketing concepts and strategies to the sports industry through the development of sports marketing and promotion strategies and plans.

This course is designed to develop skills and knowledge that will be used to help students develop sound money-management skills and inform them of the financial planning process. Topics include budgeting and all that it entails, including sources of income, taxes, benefits and costs of spending; career as it relates to earning potential and what employers are looking for; savings and investments; inflation, risks and returns and relationships between saving and investing; credit, its purpose and the importance of managing and using it wisely; and insurance, how it works, types and costs.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the methods and techniques of developing websites using today’s commonly accessible tools and technology. Students will learn about site design, purpose and enhancing work by including various types of media. Students will discuss and analyze current popular websites and create a number of their own website projects.