Business Education
Possible Career Paths in Business Education: Accountant, Financial Planner, Stockbroker, Entrepreneur (business owner), Business Manager, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Webmaster, Web Page Designer, Graphic Design Specialist, Sales & Marketing.
Computer Technology
1263: Website Design
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: This course fulfills one credit of the NPHS Fine Arts Requirement. (Does NOT fulfill Fine Arts requirement for class of 2027 and beyond)
Course Description: As you were surfing the World Wide Web, did you ever come across a web page that made you wonder, “How did they do that?” Website Design is a hands-on course designed to acquaint students with the language of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). Students will learn how to create web pages and sites. The World Wide Web will provide a canvas to demonstrate students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities. Website Design will be required for students who wish to take Advanced Website Design.
Course Objectives: Students will create and maintain a web page/site to be published on the World Wide Web. They will: Use applicable terminology, apply proper Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), apply proper web page/site formatting tags, apply proper web page/site layouts (page, tables, forms, frames) tags, create hyperlinks and hypertext links, create web-ready graphics, use and apply a web page publishing software program.
1255: Advanced Computer Applications
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Advanced Computer Applications combines Microsoft Office software programs Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Introductory and advanced concepts will be covered in each software application. Students will learn how to increase productivity by using these applications together. Skills Assessment Management (SAM) will be used to evaluate students’ proficiency in the utilization of these applications. This course is heavily recommended for all students attending any college whether 4-year, community, technical and/or certification program.
Business
1258: Introduction to Business
Grade Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: How does business work? What are insider secrets into how stores like Target, Nike, or Apple operate? We are all influenced by business in one way or another; whether we run them, do business with them, or are employed by them. Introduction to Business is designed to help you make future career decisions by introducing students to the nine functions of business (Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Law, and Economics). The course is recommended as it will help you prepare for your future roles as a consumer and employee.
1245: Accounting I
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Well, you will do just that in this course as Accounting is the language of business. This course is designed to teach students financial accounting principles and procedures necessary for any business. Units of study include: Business transactions and Journals, Ledgers, Worksheets and, Cash Control Systems. The course utilizes 21st Century resources with online activities, digital working papers, automated simulations and interactive accounting games. It is recommended that any student planning to pursue a post-high school business program of any kind complete this course along with Accounting II. Accounting I is a semester course.
1246: Accounting II
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Course Description: This course is designed to continue the study of financial accounting learned in Accounting I but also to include managerial accounting concepts. Units of study include: Business transactions and Journals, Ledgers, Worksheets, Financial Statements, Payroll, and Taxes. The course will also incorporate 21st Century resources with online activities, digital working papers, automated simulations and interactive accounting games. You will ultimately run your own simulated business and complete all the financial activities for that business. Accounting II is a semester course. It is recommended that any student planning to pursue a post-high school business program of any kind complete this course.
1247: Business and Criminal Law
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: The course is designed to acquaint students with law and the legal situations that arise between people and between people to businesses. This course also focuses on the workings of the criminal justice system from law creation to arrest, prosecution, and incarceration. Topics will include: origin of law, the court systems, criminal and civil law, search and arrest procedures, rights and duties, basic elements of contracts, consumer protection, employer-employee relations, and legal affairs affecting property. Case studies are used to interpret the law and students will conduct a mock trial in which their knowledge of court procedures will be practiced.
1247H: Business and Criminal Law Hybrid
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: See course description above and Hybrid Learning description on page 5.
1257: Entrepreneurship
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Have you ever thought about starting your company, being your own boss and what it will take to make it become a reality? Entrepreneurship is a course that will explore all of these components and more. This course will take an in-depth look at what it takes to start and run your own business. Emphasis will be placed on creating and developing a business plan with the remainder of the class to be used to run a small business. Topics to be covered include your potential as an entrepreneur, selecting your type of business, the role of the business plan, promoting your business, record keeping and financing your business. A wide variety of online activities, educational videos, case studies and operating your own small business will be utilized to enhance learning.
1259: Introduction to Marketing
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Marketing is one of the major ingredients of business. Students will learn that marketing strategies are changing rapidly as a result of technological innovations and the need for businesses to become active players in the international marketplace. Since several other functional areas of business (accounting, finance, and management) are tied directly to marketing, the study of marketing helps students gain a clearer picture of the importance of these areas. The focus will be learning how markets identify and target particular segments of the market, conducting market research, analyzing market opportunities and implementing the elements of the marketing mix: product, place, promotion, pricing decisions, and strategies. The cornerstone of the class will be creating a marketing plan for a product you develop. This course is highly recommended for any students considering a post-secondary education in business. Case studies, educational videos, and a wide variety of online activities will be used to enhance learning.
1260: Investing in Your Future
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Investing in Your Future offers the exciting opportunity to learn how to make your financial future a success without the risk of losing your own money. The focus of the class will be learning how to plan for financial success through investments. Students will learn about a wide variety of investments and strategies that can be used to shape your financial future. Students will also participate in “The Stock Market Game” online as they compete against other teams in the class but also against other teams throughout the state of Minnesota. Students will play the role of a financial advisor by creating and managing individual and group investment portfolios. A wide variety of online activities, educational videos, investment competitions, online simulations and role-plays will be used throughout the class to enhance student learning.
1256: Management
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: If you have ever thought about managing a business or being a leader of people within an organization, then this is a class for you. Management is a business course that emphasizes the managerial role in the areas of ownership, organization and administration of a business. Management emphasizes analyzing, processing, and evaluating data from the key areas of business (marketing, finance, accounting and production) as well as focusing on managing one’s time and the time and talents of others (human resources). Students will learn that to be an effective manager requires decision-making abilities, long-range planning, human relations expertise, and motivational skills, as well as other high level techniques. This class is highly recommended for any student considering a post-secondary education in business. A variety of online activities, educational videos, case studies and interactive simulations will be utilized to enhance learning.
1248: Personal Finance
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Do you know which types of insurance are necessary as an adult, how to properly use credit or which investments are the best option to plan your financial future? These are just a few of the areas we will study in this course. Students will learn to manage financial resources and recognize that more of the wants and needs of members of a society can be satisfied if wise consumer decisions are made. The knowledge of money management can provide students with the skills to deal with financial decisions they will have to make throughout their life. This includes financial planning, buying on credit, obtaining financial resources, budgeting, saving and investing, insurance and taxes. The focal point of this class will be utilizing the nationally recognized Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum. Guest speakers, online simulations, educational videos, interactive games and a variety of online activities will be used to enhance learning. This is a required course for all students graduating in 2024 and beyond.
1248H: Personal Finance Hybrid
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This Hybrid Course will be taught with a combination of in person and online instruction. Students will learn to manage financial resources and recognize that more of the wants and needs of members of a society can be satisfied if wise consumer decisions are made. The knowledge of money management can provide students with the skills to deal with financial decisions they will have to make throughout their life. This includes financial planning, buying on credit, obtaining financial resources, budgeting, saving and investing, insurance and taxes. The focal point of this class will be utilizing the nationally recognized Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum. Guest speakers, online simulations, educational videos, interactive games and a variety of online activities will be used to enhance learning.