The courses offered in the Business Department are designed to introduce students to the world of business. After graduating from high school or college virtually everyone will use financial management skills in both their personal and professional lives. Most students will eventually have business related employment. Students graduating with business majors will be better prepared for personal financial management, develop job skills required for higher-paying employment, and be better prepared for small business ownership or for a career in marketing.
Course : 131101
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1
Microsoft Office has been the industry standard productivity software for decades, but the market is changing. Web-based solutions, like Google Docs, are being leveraged by businesses and organizations. Through projects and simulations, students will learn to use a variety of productivity software that will prepare them for post-secondary education and today’s ever-changing workforce. The course will explore applications used to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations, databases, and other modern technologies.
Course: 131201
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1
Explore the intriguing world of sports and entertainment from the perspective of marketing. Sports and entertainment topics are used to learn foundational marketing concepts. Emphasis is on sports and entertainment as a business, marketing strategies, communication, sales, promotion, advertising, and e-commerce. Marketing functions are incorporated throughout the sports and entertainment industries and are the perfect vehicles to highlight how marketing plays out in our everyday lives.
Course : 131202
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1
Millions of individuals undertake entrepreneurship, the act of creating a new business, each year. This course takes students through the entire process of owning their own business, from skills required to identify and meet a market need, to critical thinking, planning, financing, and hiring. Any student, who envisions himself/herself as an owner of a business one day, or as an active participant in the business world, will find this course an excellent resource. Students may repeat this course.
Online Course : 135300
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1
*This course will be offered every other year, opposite CIS Intro to Business
Additional Credit Option: CLC BUSN 1102 - 3 cr.
Additional Credit Option: Articulated College Credit from CLC
Required: Accuplacer score of 237 in reading
This class teaches all students, not just accounting majors, an excellent understanding of how a business works and the “language” of business. Students learn the basic accounting cycle for a service business organized as a proprietorship and a merchandising business organized as a corporation. These accounting procedures prepare students for employment in business related occupations and for maintaining personal financial records. This course is strongly recommended for any students pursuing a post-secondary business, accounting, or finance degree. This course may utilize flex scheduling, providing students the option to work independently outside the classroom or collaborate with the teacher on a more individualized basis.
Course: 131301
Grade Level: 11, 12
Credits: 1
*This course will be offered every other year, opposite CIS Accounting I
Additional Credit Option: CLC BUSN 1501 - 3 credits
Required: Accuplacer score of 237 in reading
This course is a survey of the forces that shape business in America with an overview of how American business responds. Topics include business economics, forms of business organizations, management functions, marketing procedures, business finance, entrepreneurship, and more. Students will develop a plan to start a new business.This course may utilize flex scheduling, providing students the option to work independently outside the classroom or collaborate with the teacher on a more individualized basis.
Work-based learning courses help students prepare for their life after high school. The coursework helps students find their ideal career and develop valuable workplace skills. They have the opportunity to engage in various work-based learning experiences which include part-time employment, internships, and more. Students may be eligible for an additional open hour in their schedule.
Take Work Seminar to find your ideal career and learn info to help you succeed in the workplace.
Take Work Experience Get an open hour and credit to complete an internship or for working at your part-time job.
In Person Course: 191102
Online Course: 195102
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1
What is your ideal career? It is not an easy question to answer. This course is designed to help prepare students in developing critical job skills to provide them with employment opportunities. Students learn skills in positive job preparation, attitudes, responsibilities, and rewards of entry-level employment. Students will study workplace communication skills, career exploration, applications, resumes, interviewing skills, child labor laws, workplace safety, and more. Successfully completing this course will allow students to participate in work-based learning opportunities which include internships, mentorships, paid work experience.
Fall Semester Course: 191113
Spring Semester Course: 191114
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Work Seminar (can be taken concurrently)
What are your plans after high school? Whether you plan to join the workforce or pursue a degree, after high school, gaining experience now will help ensure you’ve made the right choice. This course will combine skills learned from Work Seminar with on the job experience. Students have an opportunity to participate in various work-based learning experiences which may include job shadows, internships, mentorships, and paid work experience. The Work Coordinator will work with students on an individual basis to determine eligibility, placement, and approved employment sites. Internships and paid work experience require students to work and log a minimum number of hours per week in order to earn work experience credit. Students need to provide their own transportation to the work site and may receive an open hour in their schedule.