You will learn the basics of financial literacy and banking in this course. Topics covered include: money management, credit and debt management, importance of spending plans, non-traditional financial services, being an informed consumer, planning, saving and investing, purchasing your first home, taxes and tax planning, risk management and insurance, estate planning, and keeping money in perspective.  The course satisfies the Economics/Financial Literacy requirement for graduation. 

Students will develop proficiency with Excel®, Word®, PowerPoint and Publisher software, and the integration of these programs. This course is designed to focus on the functions of Office that will help students navigate one of the most utilized software programs in education and business. The knowledge of these applications is vital for the student in high school, college, and in his or her career for communicating, collaborating, presenting and analyzing. Much of the curriculum is individualized; students must have good problem solving, organizational, and motivational skills. 

Business Law and Ethics is designed to describe laws and regulations affecting business operations and transactions. The course will provide an overview of contract law, ethical decision-making frameworks, and employment law. Students will examine ethical issues, and apply multiple theories of ethical analysis to such issues. The course will also focus on the planning, monitoring, and managing of day-to-day business activities to foster a healthy and safe work environment. GRADES 10-12

This course introduces students to the world of business. Topics covered include types of business ownership, marketing, accounting, human resources, management, finance, ethics, and economics. These concepts are presented through classroom discussion and project-based learning. Students considering business careers or college studies are encouraged to take this course. 

 Accounting 1 is an introduction to the theoretical structure of accounting and methods and procedures necessary to achieve effective financial reporting for the successful ongoing operation of a business. During this year-long class, students will learn the fundamentals of accounting using a sole proprietorship and corporation as a basis for study. Students will develop an understanding of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows from recording and summarizing basic accounting transactions, preparing financial statements, payroll records, income tax forms through interpreting financial statements as part of the management decision-making process. A combination of manual and PC-based automated accounting systems will be used. GRADES 9-12

This course explores all aspects of business operation and management. Students will be able to describe the history and function of management and understand the importance of effective communication skills. Students will learn about different management styles and how to work with employees in the different personality quadrants. They will learn how businesses define their mission and utilize strategic planning in order to accomplish goals and objectives for the business. The course will also incorporate the principles of business ethics and how to maintain high ethical standards. Finally, students will develop an understanding of how technology has transformed the workplace and identify the ways that businesses can utilize the various forms of technology to remain competitive in a global economy. GRADES 10-12

This course will give the students a greater understanding of economics ranging from the viewpoint of the individual consumer or small business owner to the global economy. The course will study the law of supply and demand, forms of business, labor unions, government finances and influence on the economy, money and prices, inflation and deflation cycles. The course relates history and politics to the study of economics. The course satisfies the Economics/Financial Literacy requirement for graduation.  GRADES 9-12

This course examines the field of marketing and its essential role in all aspects of business. Topics covered include the role of marketing in today’s society, marketing careers, product planning and development, pricing strategies, distribution methods, sales techniques, promotion, visual merchandising, and marketing math skills. Marketing principles learned will be applied through industry-specific units on sports, entertainment, travel/tourism, and fashion marketing. Students will learn the history of advertising, its role in today’s society, how the advertising industry works, careers in advertising, and the principles and techniques used to create ads for a variety of media. Emphasis is placed on planning and designing print ads, radio and TV commercials, internet and other specialty ads that appeal to certain target markets. GRADES 9-12

Investing is a study of the major types of investment securities and markets in which trades can be made. The course will address the mechanics of making an investment, including basic analytical and valuation techniques for a stock, along with a survey of investing resources, terms, and descriptions. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define the basic principles for creating a portfolio through understanding various types of investment vehicles. Students will apply this understanding to a global stock market competition and conduct deeper analysis of stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies and real estate. GRADES 10-12

Advanced Placement Economics is designed to address both micro and macroeconomics to prepare students to take one or both AP Exams. Microeconomics focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course will develop students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Macroeconomics addresses the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole with particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination; it also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. This is an AP Level course. Students must be able to read a college-level textbook and should possess strong mathematics and graphing skills.  Grades 11-12

This course addresses the fundamental principles of cost and managerial accounting applied to manufacturing and service enterprises. Students will receive an introduction to cost behavior, managerial decision models, cost and budgetary planning and control, standard costing, analysis of variance, job order and process costing systems, cost allocation, and responsibility accounting A combination of manual and PC-based automated accounting systems will be used. This is an Honors Level course. 

Prerequisite: ACCOUNTING I

America’s future is rooted in the global economy. This course provides students with a global perspective of economics, political structure and culture, and will open your eyes concerning globalization’s impact on day-to-day living and personal finance. Cultural customs and traditions, trade, currency, business travel, geography, current events, international marketing, global issues, and career opportunities will be major topics of discussion. Areas to be covered include the awareness of the impact of International Business, communication strategies, environmental factors, ethics, finance, management practices, and import/export and balance of trade issues. Students will gain awareness of the growing need for becoming active in a global business economy and provides a solid foundation for college courses in business and international studies. This is an Honors Level course.  

Prerequisite: 1 full-year business course