Business Software Applications I

This is the required foundation course for all Business, Finance and Marketing programs. Business Software Applications I emphasizes the skills required to create, edit, and publish industry-appropriate documents. Areas of instruction include the integration of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software as well as the use of emerging technologies. Students will have the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials to document basic computer skills needed for future education or employment.

Business Software Applications II

Prerequisite: Business Software Applications II

Business Software Applications II focuses on advanced word processing and spreadsheet and database management skills using current and emerging integrated technology. These skills include a variety of input technologies in the production of professional quality business documents and reports. Students will also have the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials to document advanced computer skills needed for future education or employment plans.

Foundations of Business Leadership

Foundations of Business Leadership focuses on the exploration of leadership and management to determine the impact of management practices on business and industry, management of expectations regarding legal and ethical behavior, and investigation of how resources are managed to achieve company goals. Standards are designed to emphasize principles of sound business management and analysis of business practices to determine ethical and social responsibilities.

Marketing Principles

A one-credit course designed to provide students with an overview of in-depth marketing concepts. Students develop a foundational knowledge of marketing and its functions, including marketing information management, pricing, product and service management, entrepreneurship, and promotion and selling.

Retail & Fashion Marketing

Retail and Fashion Marketing is designed to provide students with an overview of retail and fashion marketing principles and

practices. This course introduces students to the retail industry, including the fundamentals of fashion marketing, key marketing

concepts essential to every business, types of businesses involved in the industry, fashion industry economics, and an array of career

opportunities. Standards are written in ways that encourage skill development in marketing segmentation and target marketing,

product selection and buying, and inventory systems.

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a one credit specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to 

gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and entertainment industry. Sports Marketing 

addresses such diverse products as the sporting event itself, its athletes, sports facilities or locations, sporting goods, 

personal training, and sports information. Entertainment marketing includes events such as fairs, concerts, trade 

shows, festivals, plays, product launches, and causes.

Career Co-Op (Juniors & Seniors Only)

Must be able to leave school early and will have to apply for this course/job. Contact Dr. Hale if interested: Ahale@jefcoed.com

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION   

Prerequisite: At least one CTE course, any cluster

A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator.