Introduction to Business (720)
1/2 credit - semester course
12051A001
A basic introduction to the principles and practices of the operation of businesses. Students will explore capitalism in relation to other countries. Students will study the various business structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Emphasis will be placed on marketing, social media, supply and demand, technology, business law, and management.
Design and Applications of Computer Technology (715)
1/2 credit - semester course
12001A001
Students will be introduced to basic computer skills such as email, the Internet, word processing, and presentation software. Students will also be exposed to introductory lessons involving 3-D printing, block coding, and robotics. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student to use the computer in an educational setting. Students will complete a unit in coding games and animation using Javascript. It is recommended that students have basic keyboarding skills.
Web and Video Design and Publishing (716)
1/2 credit - semester course
10005A001
Introduces the concepts used to develop web sites. Investigates and discusses current economic, legal, and ethical issues concerning the World Wide Web. Students will learn to create and edit Web pages and Web documents. Students develop storyboards, site maps, and navigation structures in the process of creating, uploading, and maintaining their own Website. Students gain experience in importing and working with text, sound, images, and animation. HTML coding is also introduced. In addition, students will be introduced to basic video editing and publication on websites. It is recommended that students have basic keyboarding and Windows skills.
Business Management (742)
1/2 credit - semester course
12055A002
This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of operating and managing a business. Students will be introduced to organizing, analyzing, and planning various types of business operations. In addition, students will be exposed to the decision-making process, social responsibility, ethics, and planning. Students will implement a management plan in a business simulation, which will incorporate streamlining operations, employee relations, and public relations.
Business Marketing and International Business (743)
1/2 credit - semester course
12056A001
Marketing strategies, researching target markets, analyzing marketing opportunities, planning marketing programs, and understanding marketing management are among the topics that will be discussed. Students will also implement international marketing strategies and business operations. Marketing programs in the areas of design, sales funnels, and social media will be explored in detail. In addition, political and international arenas will be discussed as related to selling in other countries.
Introduction to Supply Chain Management (724)
1/2 credit - semester course
12164A001
Supply Chain is the management of the flow of goods and services. It involves streamlining a business’s supply-side activities to maximize customer satisfaction. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts of supply chain management, which includes the flow of products and services from the origin of production to consumption. Students will be introduced to operations management, transportation, inventory control, purchasing, and pricing. International and political issues will also be explored in depth.
Business Law (730)
1/2 credit - semester course
12054A001
Introduction of the US Legal System as it relates to business. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of law, business and its correlation to the U.S. Constitution, ethical business practices, contract law, sales, torts, and the legal regulations businesses are subject to. Students will also explore partnership and corporate law; in addition to, employment and labor law. Mock trials will be held throughout the semester in order for students to experience trial procedures.
Accounting I (728)
1/2 credit - semester course
12104A001
A study of analyzing, classifying, and recording business transactions in a manual and computerized environment for a service business, a merchandise business, and a corporation. Emphasis is on understanding the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements, bank reconciliation, and payroll. Student evaluation is based on class participation, projects, homework, quizzes, and tests.
Computer Science Principles (739)
1/2 credit - semester course
10011A0101
Computer Science Principles courses are an approved part of career and technical education program that provide students the opportunity use programming, computational thinking, and data analytics to create digital artifacts and documents representing design and analysis in areas including the Internet, algorithms, and the impact that these have on science, business, and society. Computer Science Principles courses teach students to use computational tools and techniques including abstraction, modeling, and simulation to collaborate in solving problems that connect computation to their lives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment and/or be prepared for postsecondary education.
Computer Maintenance (740/741)
1/2 credit - semester course
10252A001
This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to install, setup, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain, personal computers and peripherals. Instruction includes assembling, maintaining, and upgrading personal computers. Students learn how to install, upgrade, and troubleshoot various hardware components such as motherboards, hard drives, CD-ROMS, memory, power supplies, video cards, sound cards, and network cards. Students install and configure various desktop operating systems such as Windows, Apple, and Linux. The course includes adding and removing software programs, installing and updating system drivers, creating startup and recovery disk, and updating the BIOS and CMOS. Students learn to conduct preventative maintenance and perform system backups, data transfer, and recovery routines as well as use diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot hardware and software problems. Students also learn how to disassemble, clean, troubleshoot, and reassemble peripherals such as printers. The class is individually structured to meet the unique career and learning needs of each student.