Course Sequence

Important Note: Year 1 courses are open to any grade level (9-12). If you would like to participate in the 3-year course sequence, you will need to enroll in High School of Business (HSB) entering your freshman or sophomore year.

☆ Principles of Business (Fall)

Q: What do a rock group’s tour, a podcast, and the NFL have in common? A: Business. It’s everywhere. In this course, you’ll explore the major areas of business (marketing, management, and finance) through fun, real-world projects.

☆ Business Economics (Spring)

Ever thought about the choices that the Three Little Pigs made? In Business Economics, you will consider how decisions (such as work vs. play or sticks vs. straw) affect businesses and individuals.

☆ Principles of Marketing (Fall)

Opportunity for BCTC dual credit as BAS 282 (Principles of Marketing)

Why would Apple choose an email campaign over a TV commercial? How does Nike determine its prices? Through projects and problems, you will learn about these and other key marketing concepts.

☆ Principles of Finance (Spring)

Opportunity for BCTC dual credit as BAS 293 (Principles of Finance)

Can you imagine a company president who doesn’t understand finances? Learning how companies manage their money is important in any business career. In this course, you will learn the basics of corporate finance and accounting.

☆ Principles of Management (Fall)

Opportunity for BCTC dual credit as BAS 283 (Principles of Management)

Get an up-close look at managing. You’ll learn firsthand how to manage projects and people—and how to do it ethically and legally. Work as a team to conquer problems you face in the areas of management, including human resources, risk, and knowledge management.

☆ Business Strategies (Spring) (Capstone)

Opportunity for BCTC dual credit as BAS 284 (Applied Management Strategies)

Here’s where it all comes together. You and your classmates will team up to use what you’ve learned and created in the previous courses to start and run your own business. Take charge!