Business Course Descriptions

MB0123          ACCOUNTING I                                                                                           

This course is the first part of a two semester course; it is  recommended that both semesters of accounting be taken in the same year; however, it is not required. Students will develop basic principles and practices of accounting, with an emphasis on the financial records of sole proprietorship businesses. Daily transactions, specialized journals, financial statements, financial statement analysis,accounting software activities, and some corporate accounting records are included. Students will complete a computer-based accounting simulation.

MB0223          ACCOUNTING II                                                                                              

This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence in the study of accounting. It is  recommended that this semester be taken immediately following the first; however, it is not required. In this course, students will focus on corporate accounting needs. Emphasis will be placed on uncollected accounts, depreciation, payroll, taxes, and financial statement analysis. Students will complete a   computer-based accounting simulation.

MB0343         ACC 100: INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING                                              

The course is the first semester of fundamental financial accounting. Emphasis is on procedural aspects of financial accounting for the single proprietorship. Accrual basis is utilized. Entire accounting cycle is covered for both service and merchandising businesses, including adjustments, preparation of financial statements and closing procedures. Also included are  reconciliation of bank statements and petty cash.  This course is offered in both the traditional and blended format.  

MB0333          COLLEGE ACCOUNTING                                              

This capstone course focuses on principles and concepts of financial accounting which include topics such as transaction analysis and the development and interpretation of financial reports. This class provides authentic business decision making experiences using financial statements and ratio analysis. This course is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing careers in accounting or finance. 

MB3823          ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY                  

A student directed, problem-based, lab course in which students will have an opportunity to work towards professional certification(s) such as Google Badge, Adobe (Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro, Photoshop) and Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Students should complete either Computer Applications, Interactive Media, or Web Design, allowing students to go deeper into advanced topics.  

MB1123          BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS I                                                                  

After successfully completing Business Law I, students will have a basic and demonstrable understanding of selected topics in the area of business law, including: (a) ethics in the context of business law, (b) origins, sources & structure of the law affecting business, (c) fundamentals of contracts, (d) personal injury laws affecting business, and basic components of a civil trial.

MB1223          BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS II                                                           

After successfully completing this course, students will have a basic and demonstrable understanding of selected topics in the area of business law, including: (a) the law of property, (b) the law of jobs, (c) environmental and cyber law, and (d) basic trial practice and procedure. A significant portion of Business Law II is devoted to a civil law mock trial tournament in which students apply their knowledge of business law in the context of a series of civil trials.

MB3123          COMPUTER APPLICATIONS                                                           

In this lab-based course, students will use current computer and internet applications (e.g., Google Docs) in order to develop technical skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software aligned with industry standards.  Students will use these applications to develop time management as well as organization and presentation skills.

MB5321, MB5322 / MB5421, MB5422          COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND WORK TRAINING I             

This course provides students with hands-on work experiences combined with a study of practical work-related topics and  consumer skills. Students are required to maintain a minimum of 15 hours of on-the-job training per week at an approved job site.

MB5521, MB5522 / MB5621, MB5622          COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND WORK TRAINING II          

 This course is a continuation of Cooperative Education and Work Training I and provides students with more hands-on work experience along with an in-depth study of complex work-related problems and solutions. Units of study include management styles, marketing strategies, employment law, workplace safety, customer service, workplace diversity,international business, and entrepreneurship. Students are   required to maintain a minimum of 15 hours on the job training per week at an approved job site. This course is offered in both the traditional and blended format.

MB6221, MB6222          INCUBATOREDU                                                                     

INCubatoredu offers students an authentic entrepreneurship experience.  Throughout the course, students work in teams to brainstorm, design, and develop their own product or service in an attempt to be awarded seed money from a board of investors to turn their plans into reality. The design of this course is similar to the ABC television show “Shark Tank.” Community entrepreneurs and business experts serve as volunteer coaches and mentors guiding student teams through the process of developing hypotheses about business concepts and product ideas. In the final presentation, students teams have the opportunity to earn actual funding to produce and further develop their product or service and launch their business.  Students teams who earn funding at the pitch event are expected to make a commitment to continue onto ACCELeratoredu, the second year of the program. This course is offered in both the traditional and blended format.

MB6321, MB6322          ACCELERATOREDU                                                             

This full year course is designed as a second year program for teams that completed INCubatoredu year 1 and received funding at the pitch event. The goal is to guide students  toward a successful launch of the company and gain traction in the marketplace. Content is built from real life entrepreneurial practices. New business ventures share many themes while still carrying in specific products or services provided.   Students may take this course more than once for credit. This course is offered in both the traditional and blended format.

MB3923           INTERACTIVE MEDIA                                                                               

A problem-based lab course in which students will combine video, audio, images, graphics, and text to create effective presentations in a multimedia environment. Students utilize digital and video cameras, graphic editing software, and presentation software. Throughout the course, students will develop skills in communicating, writing, and presenting in a professional environment.

MB5021, MB5022          INTERNSHIP PROGRAM                                                 

Internship is a coordinated independent study program which partners District 303 students with various local industrial, service, and professional businesses throughout the Fox Valley area. An internship allows students to work side by side with professionals for a minimum of 75 hours during a semester in order to experience the day-to-day responsibilities of a specific profession. The Internship Program provides practical insight and experiences that will help students decide if a particular career is right for them. 

MB1023          INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS                                                           

This introductory course will provide students the opportunity to develop an entrepreneurial idea and delve into the business functions of marketing, management, investing, accounting, and business law. Students will be introduced to business practices with an emphasis on making connections to the various business disciplines.  Working in teams, students will participate in a state-wide stock market simulation competition as well as other real-world business projects and activities.

MB0323          INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT                                                            

This course is designed for students interested in the financial field (brokerage, investment, and other financial fields). Students design mock financial plans with analysis of personal and corporate finance with a focus on several financial markets (stocks, bonds, mutual funds).The use of technology, global perspective, social media, business communication and ethics are embedded in this course.

MB1723          LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT                                                    

This course explores aspects of business operations and  current trends in policies and procedures for small and large business management. It is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in business, interested in managing their own business, or those who have an interest in leading groups or organizations. The course pursues effective leadership including leadership styles, practices, and communication approaches in multiple settings including the exploration of various cultural and generational nuances in the global workplace.

MB1423          MARKETING & ADVERTISING I                                                    

This hands-on, interactive course concentrates on activities necessary to market products, services and ideas to consumers. Students will focus on target marketing, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, advertising and promotion. In addition, students will learn the use of industry standard technology to create marketing materials such as print ads, specialty promotions, and logo creation. Global perspective, business communication, and ethics are embedded in this course. There will be an emphasis on the use of technology in the development of the marketing promotions. This course is articulated with Elgin Community College (must also take Marketing and Advertising II).

MB1623          MARKETING & ADVERTISING II                                                       

This innovative, interactive course will partner students with local businesses to collaborate on real-world marketing projects. Students will combine concepts from Marketing & Advertising I with new concepts to create business projects that focus on advanced topics such as market research, personal selling, social media, branding and pricing strategy. There will be an emphasis on the use of technology in the development of the marketing promotions. This course is articulated with Elgin Community College (must also take Marketing and Advertising I).

MB6121, MB6122          VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL          

This course offers the opportunity to experience a simulated business environment in which students are involved in work experiences including accounting, human resources, management, marketing, international business, multimedia, desktop publishing, and e-commerce. In the virtual business environment, students work within a specific department dependent upon skills, prior knowledge, and interests. All departments work together to run the virtual business as chosen by the students. Students engage in the trading of virtual products with other firms nationally and internationally. Many student employees choose to enroll in a second year to pursue a leadership position or experience another aspect of the virtual firm. This course is offered in both the traditional and blended format. 

MB3523          WEB PAGE DESIGN                                                                                   

A problem-based, lab course in which students will use industry standard software to produce effective and engaging websites. This course introduces students to a variety of web site development elements as well as planning and design techniques. Emphasis is placed on creating a wide range of projects from both personal to professional web pages. This course is articulated with Elgin Community College.