Business

THERE ARE WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT:  

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Career Clusters Connected to the Business Department

Arts, audio/video technology and communications careers include designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content. This field also involves the visual and performing arts, journalism and entertainment services.

Business management and administration careers encompass planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions that are essential to efficient and productive business operations. These career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy.

People working in finance are involved in developing services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.

Information technology entry level, technical and professional careers relate to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.

People working in marketing careers plan, manage and perform marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.

Business Department Course Descriptions

25400    Principles of Business

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 9-12

In this introductory business course, students will be exposed to a variety of business fields such as economics, marketing, international business, entrepreneurship, and business management. This is a great opportunity for students to be introduced to business, and get a better understanding if there are careers that they might be interested in pursuing in their lives. With a majority of the class-tine spent on hands on learning students will develop current, fun, and exciting skills in the business world. (Note: If you are already interested in pursuing a career in business, then this class comes highly recommended for you to take.)

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25399    International Business

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 9-12

SPECIAL CONDITION: DELIVERED IN THE BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT

America’s future is rooted in the global economy! This course provides students with a global perspective of economics, political structure and culture, and will open your eyes concerning globalization’s impact on day-to-day living and personal finance. Cultural customs and traditions, trade, currency, business travel, geography, current events, international marketing, global issues, and career opportunities will be major topics of discussion. Several guest speakers from all walks of life, professions, and experiences share their perspective of international business with students throughout the semester. This course makes students aware of the growing need for becoming active in a global business economy and provides a solid foundation for college courses in business and international studies.

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25550    Business & Personal Law

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

Have you ever thought about pursuing a career in criminal justice or degree in law? Do you want to learn the in’s and out’s of the American Legal System? Do you ever want to be better equipped for the courtroom? In this fun and exciting class you will be exposed to a variety of elements in both the personal and business law fields. You will learn about your rights, rights of consumers, and businesses. There will be guest speakers from both law enforcement and practicing lawyers. This class is designed to show you why people want to pursue a career in the lucrative field of law. 


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25402    School-Based Enterprise

** LAUDE COURSE **

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Principles of Business

Have you ever wanted to develop your own business, create and sell real products, or develop advertising for everyone to see? Have you ever wondered how to work in the school store? School-Based Enterprise concentrates on the management skills necessary for successful business operation. Students will study management strategies for developing and implementing business plans, structuring the organization, financing the organization, managing information, operations, marketing, and human resources. An integral component of the School-Based Enterprise course is the school store. With the incorporation of this learning laboratory, students will be able to work hands on with real-world experiences. Mastery of these standards through project-based learning and leadership development activities will help prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace. This class requires you to be excited, creative, and able to work in the school store in the morning. Morning shifts will start at 7:15 am. Students will be required to work a minimum of one shift per week.

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25403    Computer Media

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

SPECIAL CONDITION: THIS CLASS WILL SATISFY THE 0.5 CREDIT COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

Prerequisite: Computers in Society

This course will explore various facets of multimedia as it pertains to computer technology and 21st century learning. Included among the units to be covered are: Image Editing Software such as Photoshop and FIreworks. Web Page composition with Dreamweaver, and Flash. Desktop Publishing skills with InDesign and Illustrator. Using current Web 2.0 tools to enhance the multimedia experience. This class can also work with the school store to create merchandise for the store. This course fulfills the computer requirement for graduation. 

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10583 College & Career Readiness 

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

This course provides a challenging adventure in learning and self-discovery to help learners prepare for college and/or career. The learner will develop self-awareness, build relationships and be empowered to make effective choices in college & career decisions. A wide variety of skills will be applied to promote success in high school and readiness for college/career.

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25413 Accounting 1

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades 10-12

This course is an introduction to the lucrative world of accounting and highly recommended for anyone interested in any business field including owning their own business or pursuing further academic study in business related matter. It is designed to help students understand the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting systems. Students will learn the concepts for a sole-proprietorship business, and all financial statements dealing with a business.

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25414    Accounting 2

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1

This course is designed to continue with the basic concepts of accounting principles dealing with a corporation. The activities in this class are fully automated. Activities include but not limited to: payroll transactions, inventory accounts and methods, depreciation of assets and recording interest on loans and receivables. Students who are interested in a business major in college should complete Accounting 1 and 2.

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25505    Accounting 3

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Accounting 1 and Accounting 2

Accounting 3 is the capstone for the accounting courses offered by Baraboo High School. Students will be expected to have taken Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 already, and to maintain grades in good standing with the school. During the course of the year students will be assigned placement in an accounting field and will be exposed to: public accounting, private/corporate accounting, and goodwill/retail accounting. The coursework will be combination of in the field, class work related to managerial accounting, and soft skill training.The purpose of the course is for students to learn first hand experiences form trained professionals, gain valuable work experience, build networking opportunities, create partnership with local community businesses, build communication skills, develop critical thinking skills, enrich other classes with their experiences, and explore the aggressive field of accounting.

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25565    Marketing 1

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 9 - 12

*Marketing is NOT NCAA-approved. 

This foundation course introduces students to the marketing process and how it operates in today’s dynamic organizations.  The entire marketing mix is examined on a broad scale.  Topics include: market segmentation, targeting strategies and positioning, market research, consumer behavior, product development, pricing policies, distribution, and an overview of promotion.  This basic course provides a comprehensive overview of the exciting world of marketing.

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25566    Marketing 2

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Marketing 1

Students will use hands on techniques to learn how to be successful in the world of marketing.  Energetic and creative people are heavily in demand by many of today’s corporations and smallest businesses.  You will delve into the role of marketing and society, role of marketing in a business, target marketing and the marketing mix.  If you took Marketing 1 and passed with a "B" or better & enroll for dual credit through Madison College you will need to earn a C or higher in this course for dual credit.

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25530    Sports & Entertainment Marketing

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Marketing 1

This is a specialized course designed for students with a career interest in the multimillion dollar industry of sports and entertainment. Areas of study will include: orientation to the sports and entertainment industry, economics, decision-making, event marketing, sales and sales promotions, event executions, legal aspects/contracts, and career opportunities. Classroom instruction will be reinforced through the use of outside lectures, case studies, field trip experiences, current periodicals, computers and software, in-house projects, and constructive/discovery learning.

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20457Y Yearbook 1

20458Y Yearbook 2

1.0 credit - 2 semesters

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite: Digital Art Foundations from the Art Department

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This class will satisfy the .5 credit computer science graduation requirement.  Students must submit an application and be admitted into the Yearbook program see Yearbook Teacher for the Application.

Students who register for this course will design our yearbook - The Minnewaukan. Students participate in all aspects of production; organization, layout, design, photography, editing, and digital production, as well as accounting, distribution, sales and public relations. This course can be taken more than once, every year a new book is published!  Students who apply for Yearbook should be organized, responsible, and ready to collaborate with their peers on this long-term project.

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-  Develop career/professional skills in the business field.

-  Apply generally accepted business/marketing principles while performing the functions of business/marketing.

- Create informative media to convey complex ideas in a personal and professional manner. 

25515    Personal Finance - REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

0.5 credit - 1 semester

Grades: 11-12

This course introduces students to the fundamental issues of personal financial planning and how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of the financial planning process, the economic environment, the time value of money, the legal environment, financial analysis, and ethical and professional considerations in financial planning. For best utilization of content and practices we encourage this to be taken by Juniors and Seniors. Starting with the Class of 2026, this will be the only course that meets the financial literacy graduation requirement and WI Act 60 requirement.


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