Business

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: All students are required to pass a minimum of one credit of Practical Art to graduate.

one half credit of Personal Finance
one half credit of Practical Arts (Business, FACS, Industrial Tech)

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Information Technology

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Interested in Computers but not sure if a year long class will fit? This is an introductory course where students will gain fundamental skills used in the industry in the field of computer and information technology. This course is a broad introduction to a wide variety of concepts including but not limited to game design, cybersecurity, networking, computer programming, Microsoft Office, as well as project management and design thinking.

Web Page Design Technology

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Are you interested in technology? Do you like to create and use your imagination? This course is intended as an introduction to creating Web pages. The objectives of this course are: to teach the fundamentals of developing Web pages using HTML5 guidelines; to show students how to create Web pages suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and personal use; to expose students to common Web page formats and functions; to promote curiosity and independent exploration of World Wide Web resources; to develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows students to learn by example; to encourage independent study and help those who are learning how to create Web pages in a distance education environment. Students enrolling in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Dual credit is available for this course for sophomores, juniors, and seniors from St. Louis Community College.

Graphic Design

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Discover the power of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign to create eye-catching graphics. This course provides students a foundation in the essentials of graphic design; acquaints them with fundamentals of multimedia; allows them to develop technical skills including the creation of original graphic images and the development of computer publications. This course prepares students for the future with course work designing images and advertisements to be used in print and on the Web. In today’s technologically advanced world, graphic design skills are highly desired by employers. This course gives you the foundation skills needed for page layout, vector art design, web graphics, and much more! Students enrolling in this course will also have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Personal Finance

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Understanding and managing personal finances are key to one's future financial success. This one-semester course is based on the Missouri Personal Finance Competencies and presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. This course is designed to introduce students to personal money management principles. Content areas include budgeting, credit, credit cards, banking, checking, taxes, insurance, and investments. Juniors and seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA are eligible to receive college credit through Missouri State University for an additional fee. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Accounting

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Practical Art Length: Year

Prerequisite: A cumulative grade point average of a "C" or above or instructor approval

Course Description: This course is an introduction to financial accounting. It provides preparation for entry-level careers in accounting, knowledge and skills needed for careers in related business fields, and a foundation on which to continue studying business and accounting at the postsecondary level. A study of basic transactions, general ledger accounts, books of original entry, closing and adjusting entry processes, trial balances, financial statements, accounting for assets, liabilities, sole proprietorship, equity, revenues, and expenses. Students completing accounting with an 80% or higher may be eligible for 1 hour of college credit at Missouri State. Students taking accounting will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Business & Personal Law

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Do you know your rights? This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles relevant to their everyday lives as citizens, consumers, and employees through a mixture of personal and business law. Students will learn about the origins of the American legal system, rights of private property, basic elements of contracts, individual and family rights, and the procedures of both civil and criminal courtroom trials. Students taking business and personal law will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Cooperative Occupational Education (COE)

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 0.5-2.0 Practical Art Length: Semester or Year

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled simultaneously in a related Career & Tech Ed course. Application required

Course Description: This course is one of two courses in the Cooperative Occupational Education program. This program is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through supervised work experiences by integrating students' educational activities with on-the-job learning opportunities. It is designed to serve students from all disciplines who work part-time and wish to improve their skills, upgrade their positions, and begin on a career path through classroom activities that relate to their job and career goals. This course is designed to give students the fundamental knowledge to help them be successful in employment. Students will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Cooperative Occupational Education (COE) Internship

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 0.5-2.0 Practical Art Length: Semester or Year

Prerequisite: Must be enrolled simultaneously in a related Career & Tech Ed course. Application required

Course Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to apply business concepts, skills, and attitudes in the workplace. It will provide students with a competitive edge as they acquire practical knowledge and skills useful in college and their chosen career field. Students must be enrolled in Cooperative Occupational Education (COE) simultaneously and work a minimum of 10 hours per week in a related position. Students may be released up to two class periods per day depending on the number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled.

Principles of Business

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: This project-based business course develops student understanding and skills in such areas as business law, economics, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and strategic management. Through the use of projects, students acquire an understanding and appreciation of the business world. They develop a biography of a local business, examine factors affecting business profit and risk, conduct an environmental scan of the business community, and investigate business activities. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete the projects. Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Formal reflection is an on-going component of the course. Students will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Business Economics

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Business

Course Description: This project-based business course develops student understanding and skills in such areas as economics, operations, and professional development. Through the use of six projects, students acquire an understanding and appreciation of economic decision-making in the business world as well as augmenting their knowledge of entrepreneurial contributions. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete the projects. Throughout the course, students are presented problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Formal reflection is an on-going component of the course. Students will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Principles of Management

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: Principles of Business and Economics

Course Description: This project-based business course furthers student understanding of management and management functions. Through individual and team activities, students make connections between management and business success. Students will have the opportunity to participate in DECA and FBLA with this class.

Marketing 1

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: none

Course Description: Students will learn how to market a product and a service. They will analyze decisions large and small companies make in the marketplace, as well as advertising, social media, sales, product packaging, branding, and more. In this course you will have the opportunity to be involved in DECA (Association of Marketing students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). These organizations provide opportunities for leadership, professional development, community service, as well as fun social events and activities.

Marketing 2

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 0.5 Practical Art Length: Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Marketing 1

Course Description: Students will expand their understanding of marketing concepts as it relates to advertising, sports and entertainment marketing, and fashion marketing. Trends in all industries will be explored along with understanding key marketing elements of each. Knowledgeable guest speakers, relevant videos, historical examples, current media, and projects will be used to gain understanding about these topics. Students in Marketing 2 will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). Students may also be eligible for three hours of college credit from Missouri State University through dual credit.

Advanced Marketing

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Practical Art Length: Year

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Marketing 1 & 2

Course Description: Continue your pursuit of a career in marketing and business through Advanced Marketing. In this class, students will continue to build off of their knowledge from Marketing 1 and 2 as they look into topics like social media marketing, entrepreneurship, new business trends, and many other topics. Students in Advanced Marketing will have the opportunity to participate in DECA (Association of Marketing Students) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

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