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- Accounting I
- Workbook Fee: $25.00 Accounting II
- Workbook Fee: $25.00 Business Foundations (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 9
- Business Management
- Computer Applications/MOUS
- Marketing (One semester, ½ credit, 10
- Personal Finance (Financial Literacy)
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing (One semester, ½ credit, 10
BusinessBusiness Courses Accounting I Keyboarding Accounting II Marketing Business Foundations Personal Finance Business Management Sports & Entertainment Marketing Computer Applications/MOUS
Prerequisite: Accounting I Accounting II expands the accounting knowledge base learned in Accounting I. During this year, the students study departmentalize accounting, partnership and corporate accounting, depreciation, budgeting, the cash flow statement, and cost accounting. More emphasis is placed on accounting concepts and principles than in Accounting I. The students will complete two different business simulations that emphasize the concepts learned in class. These simulations will consist of an independent work/study grade and a final audit test grade. Computers will have an expanded role in Accounting II. In addition to using their own original spreadsheets to perform accounting tasks, the students will use commercially prepared accounting packages to solve accounting problems. By the end of Accounting II, students will have acquired skills and knowledge necessary to perform entry‑level accounting tasks in industry or take advanced training in the college setting. Workbook Fee: $25.00 Business Foundations (Two semesters, ½ credit per semester, 9, 10, 11, 12) This course will start students early in their high school careers with of the integration between business and technology. In this course, students will focus on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity and maintaining that business. The areas of business that will be introduced into the course are: accounting, personal finance, marketing, management, as well as the legal and economic environments in which a new venture operates. There will also be a focus on career development for the business minded student. By taking this course, students will learn basic business terminology, while being introduced to other business department offerings. Business Management (One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Students will operate their own business for one semester through the Junior Achievement’s Company Program with the assistance of community business volunteers. They use computers and the office setting to complete in‑class spreadsheets, accounting, and finance projects with relation to the Company Program. Computerized business practices are emphasized throughout this hands‑on business course. Students will also learn theory and principles of management, such as business structure, leadership, advertising, product and promotion, Students will write a complete business plan, order, promote, sell, and liquidate their business venture in semester’s time. Students will get real world exposure to operating a business within the confines of the classroom. Computer Applications/MOUS (One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: None The student will learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Database, and PowerPoint within one semester and will be prepared for the MOUS certification exams, which can be taken upon completion of this course for those interested in business productivity software. The Microsoft Office User Specialist examination (MOUS) is a globally recognized standard for skills using the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity applications. The MOUS certification provides a framework for measuring proficiency with the Microsoft Office program. This is an industry recognized, vendor-specific certification, which is highly valuable to those seeking entry-level positions in business. Fee: None (MOUS examination is taken at an official Microsoft testing center and is a separate charge administered at the testing center.) Keyboarding (One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12) Keyboarding will introduce students to the touch system on the keyboard. A variety of effective skill-building routines will be used to make the student proficient in building keyboarding speed and accuracy. The student will develop the knowledge to format a variety of business documents such as letters, reports, resumes, and tables using Microsoft Word. Keyboarding is a crucial skill for the college preparatory student due to the extent of keyboarding required in the college setting and is helpful before taking any of the computer courses. Marketing (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) In this class, students will experience firsthand the dynamic and interactive world of marketing today. From in‑depth coverage of the latest marketing trends to ethical marketing practices to multi‑cultural perspectives are covered during the semester. Topics to be covered during the semester include: marketing technology and the Internet, global marketing, ethics, market analysis, types of consumers, promotion, buying, pricing, trends, and career development. This class is a terrific introductory class to any student who is interested in a business career and majoring in marketing. This engaging course will demonstrate how the world of marketing is ever changing, as well as how marketers are constantly attempting to stay current with the latest trends. Personal Finance (Financial Literacy) (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: None Understanding and managing personal finances are key to one’s future financial success. This semester course is based on the Ohio Personal Finance Competencies and presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world finances. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills necessary to interact successfully in today’s complex global market. Insight is given to the basic survival principles involved with earning, spending, saving and investing. As Americans assume greater responsibility for their own long-term financial security, the importance of making sound financial decision becomes ever more obvious. Students become more financially savvy and able to make better decisions leading to financial independence. Sports and Entertainment Marketing (One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12) Prerequisite: None Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a hot topic and through this course students will learn how to apply various marketing principles to the exciting and ever changing world of marketing. Students will encounter and learn about the key functions of marketing and how those functions are applied to sports and entertainment. Topics to be covered in this course include: business management, marketing principles and functions, sports operations, along with a behind‑the‑scenes look at the profession of sports and entertainment marketing. The course will be both exciting and relevant with a hands‑on approach through various projects pertaining to the exciting world of marketing. Directory: userfiles userfiles -> Class Schedule Credit Class Schedule userfiles -> Recovery: What's a Coach Got To Do With It? By Bill Ryan userfiles -> Title: Associate Professor userfiles -> Chief Patron Shri Avinash Dikshit Commissioner Patron userfiles -> Iccf congress, seixal, portugal 5th to 12th October 2002 userfiles -> Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization userfiles -> Ap united States History Course Description userfiles -> Note: Please look through resources very carefully. This is a controversial issue so some sources may have bias. 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