Business 9 Courses Found schema Course Sequence

*Required .5 Personal Finance credit for Class of 2028 and beyond* Learn how to make the most of your income through your ability to understand, manage, and invest the money you earn. Online tools and activities will be used to explore various aspects of personal finance. Topics: basic economic principles, budgeting/spending patterns - checking/savings, financing and rent; credit awareness/use; housing/auto options - buy, rent or lease; investment options - stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA's and stock market research; identity theft and protection; insurance - auto, life, and health. Students will have opportunities to develop their personal finance and banking skills through BPA competitive events. Honors Option Available Prerequisite: None

This course offers an overall introduction to the world of business. Students will explore careers in management (what does it take?), marketing (sports, entertainment, hospitality and tourism, sales), accounting and finance (do you see yourself as a key decision maker in a company?), and human resources (hiring, training and development); determine how their life experiences influence their career choice; learn basic concepts of legal, financial, marketing, and business practices; and participate in an employment interview. Students will have opportunities to develop their general business and networking skills through BPA competitive events. Honors Option Available Articulated College Credit (ACC) available Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for students considering a career in business. Whether your future plans include management, marketing, finance, business ownership, or any other business career, basic accounting knowledge is necessary. This course focuses on teaching students to understand the accounting cycle and accounting terminology; be aware of how accounting is beneficial to professionals in various kinds of business organizations (proprietorships, partnerships, corporations); understand how accounting decisions need to be based on business and professional ethics; and use the computer as a tool in recording accounting transactions and preparing financial reports. Students will have opportunities to develop their finance and accounting skills through BPA competitive events. Honors Option Available Articulated College Credit (ACC) available Recommendation: All students interested in a business-related career should take this course. Prerequisite: None

This course is a continuation of Accounting I. A full year of accounting is highly recommended for all students who are thinking of pursuing a professional business career. Students will use simulations to practice accounting theories and practices; use a computerized system to complete the accounting cycle; learn accounting principles for corporations; and learn inventory systems. Honors Option Available Articulated College Credit (ACC) available Prerequisite: Accounting I

In this course, teams of students will work together with business partners to solve real-world workplace challenges through project-driven work. Under the leadership of both the classroom teacher and business partner, the student teams will be given a real-world project or challenge. Through research and study, the student team will develop their recommendations for dealing with that particular challenge and will present their findings to the business partner. This capstone course focuses on skills and concepts students have learned in their other business electives and is intended for students who are highly motivated to pursue careers in a business field. Students will have opportunities to develop their finance, marketing, management and team building skills through BPA competitive events Honors Option Available Recommendation: All students interested in a business-related career should take this course. Prerequisite: Introduction to Business or Administrative Approval

In this course, students will gain an understanding of marketing and management concepts and how they are implemented in a variety of industries. Topics of study include the marketing mix, functions of marketing, social media marketing trends, influencers, branding, and management strategies. Student projects may be focused on the following areas: Sports and entertainment marketing Small business management Community and school event promotions Brand management Current issues and trends Marketing and employment skills learned in this course will improve and increase the chance of successful college and career transitions. Students will have opportunities to develop their marketing, management and leadership skills through BPA competitive events. Honors Option Available Prerequisite: Introduction to Business or Administrative Approval

This introductory course is designed for those students who have not completed a formal technology course. After completing this course, students will develop skills the following skills: 1. Identify the parts of a computer 2. Gain knowledge of proper file maintenance 3. Learn the computer keyboard and proper keying techniques 4. Complete basic Internet searches 5. Proper image formatting 6. Email etiquette 7. Insert and manipulate shapes 8. Compose at the keyboard 9. Create documents using Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs 10. Learn data entry and creation of charts using Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets 11. Create presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Google Slides 12. Recognize the value of good workplace skills (attendance, behavior, attitude) Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to teach students software applications from the Microsoft Office Suite. The focus of the class will be on learning Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will learn spreadsheet skills and concepts including how to effectively create charts and graphs, and see relevance for how those skills and concepts may be used in school assignments, at a job, or for personal use. Students will learn effective presentation skills using MS PowerPoint as tool to aid them. In addition, students will create an electronic portfolio using Efolio; create web pages using HTML; create a short movie using Movie Maker; work collaboratively with classmates using Google Docs; and explore the many features of Google. Students will have opportunities to develop their technology skills through BPA competitive events. Recommendation: All students interested in a business-related career should take this course. Prerequisite: None

- High school credit embedded in another course and college credit from Rochester Community and Technical College (1 college credit) is awarded. This course introduces proven strategies to help students create greater success in college. It provides an active environment for students to identify and engage in choices that promote successful academic and career decision making. Students will explore campus resources, learning preferences, and active learning strategies. After successful completion of this course, students will earn 1 college credit. To be considered for admission for this course, students must meet with their counselor. Honors Concurrent Enrollment Prerequisite: None