Course Descriptions
The content area of business education provides a foundation for success for all students, no matter what their ultimate goals in life may be. Students who will graduate and operate small businesses, as well as future entrepreneurs, need to understand the principles of business if they are to make wise decisions. No student can function in today’s society and escape the need for the life-long lessons that are taught in the business education curriculum. The ability to use computers efficiently with other components of information systems is a “must” for everyone in our increasingly technological society. Students learn to use computers as tools in conjunction with related software. In addition, they learn to make decisions, to produce professional documents, to communicate via Internet, and to research topics utilizing libraries around the world. Students who study business education will have increased opportunities to succeed in whatever field they may choose to pursue.B353 COLLEGE NOTETAKING (s) 11-12 6/6 0.50
A College Notetaking course is recommended for those students expecting to go to college. It is specifically designed for personal use and is not intended for vocational purposes. Emphasis will be placed on techniques for notetaking of lectures and class discussions. Notes can be taken more rapidly and clearly with notetaking.B153 BASIC KEYBOARDING (s) 9-12 6/6 0.50
This course is designed for students who have limited to no keyboarding experience or students new to the district. This semester course provides the student with hands-on training in the correct touch typing techniques on computers. Personal business letters, memos, and simple reports are also included in the course.B154 COMPUTER SKILLS (s) 9-12 6/6 0.50
(Prerequisite: Basic Keyboarding)This course is designed for every student to introduce computer components and software packages used in the workplace. Students will have hands-on experience using word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software. Applications of the computer will be stressed. This course is a requirement for all tech prep students.
B250 WORD PROCESSING 10-12 6/6 1.00
(Prerequisite: Basic Keyboarding or Advanced Computer Applications)This course is designed to enhance the skills learned in keyboarding. Students will create, format, and edit original forms and documents using various software programs. The preparation of business forms and documents, desktop publishing skills and applications, and the incorporation of the Internet into word processing will also be covered in this course. Students will have hands-on experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
B351 DESKTOP PUBLISHING 11-12 6/6 1.00
(Prerequisite: Word Processing)This course is designed to develop and improve desktop publishing skills and improve skills in areas such as recognizing good design, creating documents, letterheads, and resumes. Students enrolled in this course will become proficient in PowerPoint presentations and desktop publishing. Topics covered include development of flyers, brochures, certificates, and newsletters.
B230 APPLIED BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 10-12 6/6 1.00
Applied Business Mathematics is designed to review and build skills in basic arithmetic operations including fractions and decimals. The basic operations are then used in business applications such as loans and interest, purchasing a home or car, wireless communications, gross and net pay, insurances, bank services and other concepts useful in the business world. This course may count as math credit for the tech prep student for graduation.B220 ACCOUNTING 1 11-12 6/6 1.00
In Accounting 1, students will acquire an understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures used in daily business operations. Simulated office experiences are provided to help the student understand the accounting cycle. This course is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce after graduation or attend a community or four year college to major in business and finance. Also, students will be introduced to computerized accounting. Accounting 1 or 2, not both, with administrative approval, may count as a math credit for the tech prep student for graduation. This must be pre-approved by the administration.B320 ACCOUNTING 2 - H 12 6/6 1.00
(Prerequisite: Accounting 1 with an 80% average or better and honors application process)Accounting 2 builds on basic principles learned in Accounting I. In addition to a review of the basic procedures of manual accounting systems, the computer is used extensively for accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger accounting. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of accounting data by managers and others involved in making day to day business decisions. Accounting 1 or 2, not both, with administrative approval, may count as a math credit for the tech prep student for graduation. This must be pre-approved by the administration.
B255 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 9-12 6/6 0.50
This course will provide the opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to use the Internet. The students will demonstrate these skills in various content areas. The benefits of using the Internet as an educational tool include the wealth of current information available, the opportunity to develop analytical and inquiry-based thinking skills, and the use of active learning strategies. Students will develop basic Web pages in this course using Word and FrontPage. This course is a must for all college-bound students.B256 WEB PAGE DESIGN 10-12 6/6 0.50
This course will provide the opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to design Web Pages for the Internet. Students will learn the capabilities and the structure of HTML programming to create colorful, eye-catching Web pages like those developed by professional Webmasters. HTML is relatively easy to learn and works with nearly any type of computer system. Students taking this course will not only acquire impressive programming skills quickly, but can also apply these skills to several other popular programming languages such as Java, C++, or Pascal.B257 ADVANCED WEB PAGE DESIGN 11-12 6/6 0.50
(Prerequisite: Web Page Design)This is an advanced level course designed to expand on the skills acquired in Web Page Design. Students will learn advanced web page design using HTML and Front Page and other possible programming languages. Students will also learn the JavaScript language in this course to extend the functionality of HTML. JavaScript source code will be integrated with HTML in order to enhance the capabilities of Web pages. Students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in Web Page Design in the creation of web pages used by the district and possibly outside businesses, community members, or any other seeking the services of the students.
B258 PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEB 11-12 6/6 0.50
(Prerequisite: Web Page Design)This is an advanced level course designed to expand on the skills learned in Web Page Design. Students will learn Java, a general purpose, structured programming language that is extremely marketable. It provides the structured basis necessary to write good computer programs and it is the language of choice for applications on the Web. Java is the fastest growing programming language in the world due in part to the design team's successful effort to make the language robust, secure, and portable. The structure of Java, along with its object-oriented features and Web application, will facilitate the learning of programming constructs and help students to develop good beginning programming skills.
B354 MACROMEDIA WEB DESIGN 11-12 6/6 1.00
(Prerequisite: Web Page Design)This course introduces Macromedia’s suite of Web-authoring applications, and shows how to use them to create appealing and cutting-edge multimedia. The course will use Macromedia programs such as Flash MX, Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, and FreeHand MX. This course takes on adding special effects to web authoring.
B221 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES 11-12 6/6 1.00
(Prerequisite: Basic Keyboarding)This course is designed to prepare students for entrance into the business and professional world. Students will be trained on office equipment including hand-held computers (PDAs), scanners, digital cameras, Dictaphones, printing calculators and computer programs. Other topics include filing, telephone techniques, handling of mail and preparation of common business forms. This course stresses management skills, ethics and attitudes necessary in the business and professional work environment.
B352 BUSINESS LAW 11-12 6/6 1.00
Business Law familiarizes the student with the nature and workings of the law as it affects day to day situations such as sales contracts, frauds, credit, property rights, insurance and renting. The following is a partial list of topics for study:Nature and meaning of law Law of agency
Criminal and civil law Drug abuse laws
Classifications of crimes Employment laws
Law of torts Uniform commercial code
Trial procedures and evidence Consumer protection code
Enforcements of rights Juvenile rights
Law of contracts Landlord and tenant laws
B350 CAREER PLANNING (Q) 11 6/6 0.25
(Required of all juniors)This course provides the opportunity to explore career options and pathways. An emphasis is placed on communication skills, resume writing, the application process, interviewing techniques, and personal presentation as they relate to educational and career planning.
B254 SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT & FASHION MARKETING 10-12 6/6 1.00
This course stresses sports marketing and the principles that are behind marketing athletics. The course will also discuss the entertainment and fashion marketing industry. Students will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience in sports marketing and develop a marketing presentation.B251 ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PERSONAL FINANCE 10-12 6/6 1.00
This course is designed for the student who wants to obtain an understanding of how business works in society. It will cover such topics as entrepreneurship, business plans, banking services, personal money management, credit, taxes, economic principles, the stock market and human relations skills, on both a personal and professional level.B253 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 11-12 6/6 1.00
This course introduces students to business principles that are important to be successful in the global marketplace. It acquaints students with economic concepts that are central to the operation of successful international economic enterprise. It helps students to identify the business operations in various regions, to understand cultural differences in other countries and the challenge created by those differences to Americans trying to conduct business in foreign nations.B420 ACCOUNTING 3 12 6/6 N/O
(Prerequisite: Accounting 1 & 2)Accounting 3 builds on principles learned in Accounting 1 & 2. This course introduces managerial and cost accounting along with other accounting systems. Topics include inventory planning, valuation and control, financial statement analysis, budgeting and accounting for a not-for-profit organization, and statement of cash flows.
B451/B452 OFFICE APPRENTICESHIP (s)12 6/6 0.50-- 6/6 1.00
(Prerequisite: Complete application process with department chairperson)This senior course is designed to give business students the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practical applications in actual on-campus office environments. This course provides an excellent vehicle for attaining job competencies and developing work attitudes, habits, and ethics that will enhance employability. Students will be designated as apprentice workers in various office settings where they will both apply and improve skills acquired in the classroom.