ACADEMY MISSION (Business and Industry Endorsement)
ACADEMY LEAD : James Eubanks
Ignite passion for business by engaging the hearts and minds of our students to
Benefit society with educated, ethical, and high-achieving future leaders that
Embrace change by incorporating business principles for personal and professional success.
Building tomorrow's business leaders... Today.
The Academy of Business and Industry offers numerous opportunities for students who intend to pursue collegiate courses of study leading to professional degrees, as well as for students who intend to enter the workforce upon graduation after high school. Internships and other specialized learning opportunities are offered to students. Students will need to take three or more elective credit courses in their academy to graduate with this distinction.
Programs of Study Offered:
Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Animal Science
Animation
Automotive Technology
Business Management and Administration
Cyber Security
Debate
Journalism: Newspaper
Journalism: Yearbook
Marketing
Video Production
Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies
5101: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 Credit)
5221: Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies (1 Credit)
5426: Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication ( 1 Credit)
5412: Practicum in Agriculture (2 credit)
Animal Science
5101: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (1 Credit)
5334: Equine Science (1/2 credit) and 5331: Small Animal Management (1/2 Credit)
5232: Live Production ( 1 credit)
5332: Advanced Animal Science ( 1 credit)
Automotive Technology
5809: Automotive Basics (1 credit )
5803: Automotive Technology I : Maintenance and Light Repair
5806: Automotive Technology II : Automotive Service (2 credits)
5800: Practicum in Transportation Systems (2 credits)
Business Management and Administration
5660: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1 credit)
5742: Business Information Management I (1 credit)
5780: Business Management (1 credit)
5786: Global Business (1/2 credit) and 5682: Social Media (1/2 Credit)
OR
5671: Practicum in Mktg ( 3 credits)
Digital and Interactive Multimedia
5744: Principles of Information Technology (1 credit)
5741: Digital and Interactive Media (1 credit)
5720: Web Technologies (1 credit)
5901: Animation (1 credit)
Debate
1506: Debate I (1 credit)
1503: Debate II (1 credit)
1504: Debate III ( 1 credit)
1524: Independent Study in Speech ( 1 credit)
Floral Design
5262: Floral Design ( 1 credit)
5411: Practicum in Floral Design (2 credits)
5326: Agribusiness Mgmt & Marketing ( 1 credit)
Journalism: Newspaper
1402: Journalism I (1 credit)
OR
1435: Photo Journalism (1 credit)
1412: Advanced Journalism Newspaper I (1 credit)
1413: Advanced Journalism Newspaper II (1 credit)
1414: Advanced Journalism Newspaper III (1 credit)
Journalism: Yearbook
1402: Journalism I (1 credit)
OR
1435: Photo Journalism (1 credit)
1422: Advanced Journalism Yearbook I (1 credit)
1423: Advanced Journalism Yearbook II (1 credit)
1424: Advanced Journalism Yearbook III (1 credit)
Marketing
5660: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (1 credit)
5682: Social Media Marketing (1/2 credit)
5674: Entrepreneurship (1 credit)
5786: Global Business (1/2 credit)
5675: Advertising and Sales Promotion (1/2 credit)
5681: Sports and Entertainment Marketing (1/2 credit)
5671: Practicum in Marketing (2 credits)
Veterinary Science
5101: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (1 credit)
5334: Equine Science (1/2 credit)
5333: Small Animal Management (1/2 Credit)
5270: Veterinary Medical Applications (1 Credit)
5671: Practicum in Vet Med App ( 2 Credits)
Video Production
5841: Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (1 credit)
5846: Audio/Video Production I (1 credit)
5845: Audio/Video Production II (1 credit)
5849: Practicum in Audio/Video (2 credit)
Additional electives are available in each program of study. Elective courses are subject to change or cancellation. Round Rock ISD is an equal opportunity employer and provides educational programs and services which do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, color, religion, disability, or against any other legally protected group. Complaints should be addressed to the RRISD Legal Services Department.