Business Administration

ACCOUNTING 1
5 Credits, Grades 9 - 12
Accounting 1 exposes students to careers in accounting in terms of the skill sets required, responsibilities, and benefits. Learning about service business transactions, students will analyze and apply the rules of debit and credit to transactions using T-Accounts and the accounting equation. They will analyze daily business transactions, update account balances, and prove the equality of ledgers by recording entries in the general journal, posting to the general ledger, and preparing a trial balance for a service business. Students will deepen their skills by preparing a six-column worksheet, income statement, owner's equity statement, and balance sheet as well as calculating a net income or a net loss for a service business. Additionally, students will analyze and journalize the closing entries, post the closing entries to the general ledger, and prepare a post-closing trial balance. Transitioning to merchandising business, students will analyze sales, purchases, cash receipts, and cash payment transactions and record them in the general journal, sales journal, purchase journal, cash receipts journal, and cash payments journals. They will generate trial balances and end-of-period adjustments, determine which general ledger accounts to adjust, calculate the adjustments, prepare the 10-column worksheet, and journalize the adjustments for a merchandising business. Finally, students will prepare an income statement, statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet as well as perform all end of year closing procedures for a merchandising business.

HONORS ACCOUNTING 2
5 Credits, Grades 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
Honors Accounting 2 expands upon the underlying framework and concepts introduced in Accounting 1. Emphasis on accounting for partnerships and corporations includes financial statement preparation, financial statement and ratio analysis, stock capitalization, as well as the preparation of various managerial reports to make key business decisions for corporations and partnerships.

BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS
2.5 Credits, Grades 9 - 12
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.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
2.5 Credits, Grades 9 - 12
“It’s not about money. It’s about the people you have, and how you’re led” -Steve Jobs  This course presents leadership and management theories and concepts that have emerged over the past several decades. In order to make a difference in organizations, students will focus on developing management qualifications.  They will analyze the function of customer relations and its vital role in the success of the business.  Students will examine the day-to-day functions of a business and the activities involved in achieving success. Due to today’s diverse business environment, students will understand the importance of creating an organization that encourages human initiative, participation, and teamwork to achieve common goals. Finally, students will learn the importance of retaining valued employees and providing opportunities for professional growth and development. 

FINANCIAL LITERACY
2.5 Credits, Grades 9 - 12
Financial Literacy teaches students how to make informed personal financial decisions.  It promotes not only the exploration of money management but also the psychology of spending and saving that influences decisions related to finances. From discovering the concept and forms of money to exploring lines of credit and types of insurance, this course ensures a robust and comprehensive education in financial literacy in areas such as planning and budgeting, risk management and insurance, as well as credit and debt management.

MARKETING
5 Credits, Grades 9 - 12
Marketing is divided up into seven units of study. In the Marketing Fundamentals unit. Students learn that marketing involves creating and communicating value to customers, shaped by economic factors and types of business ownerships, offering career opportunities and utilizing strategies like SWOT analysis for successful product management. The second unit focuses on the fundamentals of promotion, a critical aspect of any marketing strategy to utilize various channels and types of advertising, as well as a carefully crafted promotional mix to effectively communicate with target audiences and persuade them to take action.

Unit 3 covers Market Research, an essential element of marketing that involves gathering and analyzing data about customers, competitors, and market trends to inform business decisions, optimize strategies, and maximize success. In Unit 4, Sales and Retail, students study sales, product placement, and displays as essential elements of marketing that can help businesses attract customers, increase sales, and build brand loyalty. The focus of the Merchandising unit is on aligning supply chain and marketing strategies essential for successful marketing as it helps businesses ensure product availability, meet customer demand, and improve the overall customer experience. Unit 6 covers marketing promotion which involves various methods like word of mouth, loyalty programs, digital marketing, and social media, allowing businesses to engage with customers, build loyalty, and increase sales and profitability. The final unit centers around advertising such as direct marketing, innovative advertising strategies, and strategic sales promotions to engage with customers, and drive long-term profitability in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
2.5 Credits, Grades 9 - 12
The Sports & Entertainment Marketing course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the dynamic industries of sports and entertainment through the lens of marketing principles. Students will explore key concepts such as branding, sponsorship, event planning, digital marketing, and fan engagement. Through real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and interactive discussions, learners will gain the skills necessary to develop and implement successful marketing strategies tailored to the unique demands of these exciting fields. This course prepares students for careers in sports management, entertainment marketing, and related industries by equipping them with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

WORK-BASED LEARNING
5 - 15 Credits, Grade 12 (Full Year)
This full-year course will provide valuable information, explore ideas, and develop skills and competencies to succeed in the world of work. Students gain hands-on experience through a work-study externship. Simulations, projects and teamwork activities provide many opportunities for learning. Class discussions will revolve around work experiences and marketing experiences.