Administrative Support

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Business and Marketing Essentials is an introductory business and marketing course which enables students to acquire a realistic understanding of business processes and activities. Students examine fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. They develop an understanding of and skills in such areas as customer relations, economics, emotional intelligence, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, professional development, and strategic management. Throughout the course, students are presented with ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).  

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Digital Literacy and Accounting & Finance Foundations should be taken concurrently.

Students will use computer and application software including word processing, presentations, databases, spreadsheets, internet, and email to prepare documents and reports. The impact of computers on society and ethical issues are presented. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA. 

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy and Accounting & Finance Foundations should be taken concurrently.

This course will provide an introduction to both areas of accounting and finance. Topics will include banking, credit, financial literacy, career exploration, spreadsheet usage, and technical writing. The major focus of the course is on the accounting cycle and the communication of financial information to decision-makers. The accounting principles taught in this course are based on a double-entry system and include preparing bank reconciliations, payroll taxes, and financial statements. Detailed career exploration in the various fields of accounting will be available. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA. 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Digital Literacy

Students will have the opportunity to increase their computer skills. Advanced functions and integration of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint will be taught. Students will work toward MOS/MCAS Certification in one or more of the Microsoft areas. In addition, students will utilize Internet access to complete various projects. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Digital Literacy and Accounting & Finance Foundations

This course is designed to provide students an advanced level of experiences that will propel them into the 21st century business world as they serve in positions such as college interns, administrative assistants, graduate assistants, and assistant managers. While using high levels of technology learned in previous classes, students will be taught fundamental business procedures such as records management, human resource management, time management software, workstation management, travel planning, financial reporting, payroll, mail procedures, effective communication skills, and ethical decision making skills. A heavy emphasis will be placed on employability skills. Students should regularly be using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, desktop publishing, and email software. This course should be considered the capstone course in its career pathway and is designed for upperclassmen only. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). 

Grade level:  12

Credit:  2

Prerequisite:  Meet Fusion WBL Program Criteria

Cooperative Education for CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses provide supervised work site experience related to the student’s identified career pathway. A student must be enrolled in an approved pathway course during the same school year that the co-op experience is completed or have already completed the pathway the previous year. Students who participate receive a salary for these experiences in accordance with local, state, and federal minimum wage requirements according to the Work Based Learning Manual. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA.  Students must apply for co-op through the Fusion Work-Based Learning Program.  The deadline to apply is March 1. 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Ethical Leadership is a principles-based ethics course introducing students to key leadership and ethical knowledge and skills, including integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability. Throughout the course, students apply ethical principles to contemporary, real-world situations that teens and young adults often encounter in school, at home, with friends, and in entry-level job positions. They examine the concept of ethical leadership and strengthen their leadership and ethical decision-making skills through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of at least one class service-learning project. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Algebra 1

The goal of this course is to help students to become financially responsible conscientious members of society.  To that end, this course develops student understanding and skills in such areas as money management, budgeting, financial goal attainment, the wise use of credit, insurance, investments, and consumer rights and responsibilities.  Throughout the course, students also examine contemporary, real-world ethical dilemmas that individuals commonly encounter when managing their personal finances.  Leadership development will be provided through FBLA.