Turn Wages into Wealth (Q) Grades 10-12 Only

Learn the importance of personal financial preparedness, and how to manage your money, banking, credit, and taxes. Develop a plan for attaining goals while juggling multiple roles as a young adult.

Consumer Insights (Q)

Increase your knowledge of marketing research methods, the psychology of marketing, and consumer influence and behavior. Great for anyone who wants to get into the business world or own their own business! 

Essential Computing (Q)

Prepare for college and career by sharpening your keyboarding and software application skills using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.

Conscious Capitalism - Ethics (Q)

Think like a business leader by learning the four pillars of Conscious Capitalism (Ethics) and learning the role of a company in the interdependent global marketplace.

Introduction to Microsoft® Office (sem)

Students will explore the concepts of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, introductory presentations and the common features of all applications. The course provides students with the basic skills needed to format academic papers and presentations. The information and skills that students learn in this introductory course prepares them for their future studies in Microsoft® Office Applications (doc/ppt) and Microsoft® Office Applications (xls/dbf).

Career Connections 11th Grade only

Learning about careers and gaining real-world job experience provides great preparation to high school students as they plan their futures. Students in this course will learn how to effectively plan for their future incorporating both employment, education and training goals, build financial literacy skills, and integrate Maryland’s Skills for Success as they begin to manage their career and educational choices. A variety of career and interest assessments, as well as portfolio development, and workplace readiness skills prepare students for the work-based learning/internship experience.

Career Transitions 🍎 12th Grade only

Students in this course will apply the knowledge gained in Career Connections to the practical experience of their Internship/ work-based learning placement. Students will continue to research and refine their career options through the process of self-awareness, career awareness, exploration, and preparation. In addition, students will learn how to meet employer’s expectations, use skills on the job, communicate effectively in the workplace, and learn to manage their personal finances. They will learn the components of the financial planning process as well as apply financial literacy skills towards managing personal finances. Prerequisite: Career Connections.

Principles of Business Management & Entrepreneurship

This course provides a foundational understanding of the role of business in a global society. Students will learn to analyze the functions of business, forms of business ownership, management concepts, marketing, production and distribution, and accounting and finance. Students will explore entrepreneurial concepts to generate business idea as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. Students will learn Microsoft Office skills to generate business communications and forms. This course includes development of communication skills necessary for success in the workplace and college.

Principles of Accounting and Finance

Students are introduced to accounting through manual and computer processes in the basic accounting cycle, including accounting for payroll, merchandising, special procedures, and partnerships. Excel spreadsheets, internet connection activities, and/or accounting software with QuickBooks are used to reinforce learned concepts.

Honors Business Management (sem)

This course includes a broad view of business objectives. It specifically emphasizes phases of organizing, financing, establishing, operating, and managing a business. Management simulations and internet research activities are incorporated into this class.

Honors Entrepreneurship (sem)

Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business. Students will benefit from developing an appreciation for and understanding of entrepreneurship in our economy. The entrepreneurship course integrates the functional areas of business—accounting, finance, marketing, and management—and the legal and economic environments in which any new venture operates. Entrepreneurship begins with developing an appreciation for

the “entrepreneurial mindset” and for the fundamentals of beginning a new business venture.

Honors Marketing 1

Students will develop marketing plans by analyzing customer needs

and the market environment. They will learn advertising and promotion planning; as well as how to distribute products and conduct marketing research. Managerial skills will be acquired and implemented, in many cases through the operation of a school store. Marketing students will also acquire valuable leadership skills through their participation in DECA.