Business

Business Education with Mrs. Eckelman

Patricia Eckelman

Email: peckelman@auburn.wednet.edu

Mrs. Eckelman's Class Website

Business Courses Offered

Accounting 1 - 2 (CTE 101, 102)

Full Year Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: None

CROSS CREDIT: Meets 3rd year Math Algebra Requirement

College credit may be available for this course.

If you plan to work in any position in the business world or eventually own your own business, you need to know accounting-the language of business. The concepts are challenging, but the math in this class is easy. You will learn how to set up and maintain the financial records of a business. After learning the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, students will learn the payroll system and how to record financial statements using special journals. Simulations and relevant applications will give students the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to realistic business situations. This course meets the Washington State 3rd year Math Algebra requirements and is approved for Math cross credit.

Mathematics for Business and Personal Finance (CTE 117, 118)

Full Year Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

CROSS CREDIT: Meets 3rd year Math Algebra Requirement

Mathematics for Business and Personal Finance meets the third year math requirement. This course will teach students the knowledge necessary to enhance their own financial security. Students will also better understand their own wants, needs, and values, and how these affect personal financial decisions. Understanding the concepts presented will enable students to make wise decisions that will help their financial future and make them a more effective consumer. Topics covered include banking, investments, credit, paying for college, taxes, bankruptcy, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. Students will then learn about purchasing insurance: home, automobile, health, disability, and life. Students will learn how to manage a payroll, inventory and increase their own personal financial awareness for a successful financial future.

Microsoft Office Specialist 1 (CTE 141)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: None

CROSS CREDIT: Meets 3rd year Math Algebra Requirement

College credit may be available for this course.

For more than 20 years, Microsoft Certification has been the IT industry’s most respected validation of skills. Do you know how to use Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote? If so, are you an intermediate or expert user, and how could you prove that to an employer? This class is exactly what you need! The Microsoft Office Specialist industry certificate program is offered by Microsoft and is recognized worldwide as the best method for employers to validate computer skill proficiency. This self-paced course is designed for self-motivated students who can set and meet challenging goals. In the Certification 1 class, students work toward certification in Word Expert and PowerPoint. Upon completion, students test their skill mastery by taking the Microsoft Office Specialist test for that particular software. The objective of this course is for students to earn two or more certificates per semester. The class may be taken for up to 3 semesters (Microsoft Office Specialist Certification 1, 2 and 3 may be taken in any order) as students work toward obtaining additional certificates, ultimately earning “Master” status, which is the obtainment of certificates in Word and Excel Expert, PowerPoint and either Access or Outlook. For more information, visit the Microsoft website or Certiport. Demonstrate you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to productively use Microsoft Office. Microsoft Office Specialist certification enables you to tap the full features and functionality of the Microsoft Office system, resulting in heightened levels of individual performance, confidence, and differentiation.

By earning a Microsoft Certification, students will:

have a firm measure and increased confidence in their skills
achieve a higher degree of success in their pursuit of higher education or a career in technology
gain recognition among peers and employers, and a distinct edge in the competitive job market
demonstrate their skills on the latest technologies
chart a career development path for ongoing advancement of Microsoft technology skills

Microsoft Office Specialist 2 (CTE 142)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: MOS 1

College credit may be available for this course.

This course is a continuation of Microsoft Office Specialist Certification 1 (see description for more details). The second semester will focus on learning the objectives and passing the Excel Expert certification exam. This class may be taken for up to 3 semesters (Microsoft Office Specialist Certification 1, 2 and 3 may be taken in any order) as students work toward obtaining additional certificates, ultimately earning “Master” status, which is the obtainment of certificates in Word and Excel Expert, PowerPoint and either Access or Outlook. For more information, visit the Microsoft or Certiport website.

Microsoft Office Specialist 3 (CTE 143)

One Semester Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: MOS 2

College credit may be available for this course.

This course is a continuation of Microsoft Office Specialist Certification 1 and 2 (see description for more details). The third semester will focus on learning the objectives and passing the Access and Outlook certification exams. This class may be taken for up to 3 semesters (Microsoft Office Specialist Certification 1, 2 and 3 may be taken in any order) as students work toward obtaining additional certificates, ultimately earning “Master” status, which is the obtainment of certificates in Word and Excel Expert, PowerPoint and either Access or Outlook. For more information, visit the Microsoft website. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.