Course Information

Accounting 1

Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Curriculum: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of accounting concepts, principles, and procedures. Students will investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. This course covers accounting theories, practices, and Microsoft Excel.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to Accounting.

2. The Basic Accounting Cycle.

3. Accounting for a Payroll System.

4. The Accounting Cycle for a Merchandising Business.

5. Financial Statement Analysis.

Student Goals

The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the double-entry system of accounting for both sole proprietorships and corporations by using real-world applications and connections.

Other important objectives include the following:

1. To help students develop an understanding of the economic activities affecting businesses.

2. To help students learn to analyze and interpret financial data.

3. To help students develop personal and professional skills.

4. To help students understand the relationship between the manual system of accounting and Microsoft Excel.

Business Management

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Curriculum: This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of business management. Students will explore the core functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The course will cover essential topics such as organizational structure, human resource management, leadership, decision-making, and strategic management. Through practical applications and real-world examples, students will develop the skills necessary to manage a successful business enterprise. 

Units of Study 

• Introduction to Management

• Organizational Structure and Behavior

• Human Resource Management

• Leadership and Decision Making

• Communication in Business

• Strategic Management

• Ethics in Business

• Globalization and Business

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

o Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certification offered