Administrator: Jessica Ancona | Phone: 453-1500, ext. 4002 | Department Chair: Fred Terzini
The Business Department integrates a wide array of course offerings with several levels of technology to stay current with the demands of college and career opportunities. A dedicated effort is made to expose students to real-‐world curricula designed to prepare students for the demands ahead. Offerings in accounting, computer science, entrepreneurship, finance, law, management, marketing, and computer applications allow the student a wide range of options. The department is a member of the international DECA association where students attend regional, state, and national events competing for awards in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, law, management, and marketing. (www.deca.org).
In addition to the courses listed below, please see the Liverpool High School Career and Technical Education page for additional courses!
40 Weeks | 1 LHS Credit | 3 College Credits | Grades 10–12 | Course Number: 6606
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Charged and Working Chromebook (used daily)
"Accounting is the language of Business" - Warren Buffett
In Accounting students study the classification and recording of original business transactions, the preparation and evaluation of financial statements, and the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Topics include the fundamentals of accounting and its importance, analyzing and recording transactions, adjusting entries and preparing financial statements, the closing process, merchandising operations, inventory, cash and internal controls and payroll. Note: This course may be taken for college credit through the Onondaga Community College Tech Prep Program. There is no cost to students.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6601
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
Business 101 is an introductory course designed to give the students an overview of basic concepts relevant to key business concepts in entrepreneurship, marketing, business law, and finance. Students will explore career opportunities and acquire skills necessary to locate and secure employment. Presentations and computer applications are instructional tools used to meet the educational goals of this course.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6610
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
Students are introduced to the financial planning process and the components of a comprehensive financial plan including budgeting, investing, borrowing, risk management, insurance and retirement/estate planning. Investment strategies and goals are discussed combined with financial professionals visiting the class. The course will concentrate on specifics of money management, budgeting, checking accounts, credit, and insurance in addition to maintaining an on-‐line stock market portfolio.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6633
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
The purpose of the Marketing Principles course is to enable students to acquire a realistic understanding of marketing processes and activities they encounter every day. The course introduces students to all marketing activities, identifying and focusing on those activities of interest. Students investigate marketing functions, analyze ethical and legal issues associated with each marketing function, and recognize how technology is used in marketing.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6634
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
Students will design a comprehensive business plan with the goal of starting their own business. Students will learn about market research, advertising, promotion, forecasting, financial statements and the legal environment. The course will include discussions about business opportunities, feasibility studies, market analysis, legal issues facing start-‐ups, pricing strategies and promotional strategies. Presentations, speakers, and computer applications are instructional tools used to meet the educational goals of this course.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6631
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
Students will learn to recognize the legal rights and responsibilities that affect business and consumers. This course will review the court system, principles of civil law and contract law, and legal issues that affect the operation of traditional and virtual businesses. Other topics will include ethics in law, criminal procedures, personal injury laws, contracts, and real property law.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6632
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
This course will explore the world of sports from the perspective of management. This course will explore management basics, management of college and amateur sports, agents/manager/ethics, event management, management functions, group decision-‐making, strategic management, networking and delegation. Students will present about current issues in each class. Computer applications are used to enhance curriculum and lessons.
20 Weeks | ½ Credit | Grades 9–12 | Course Number: 6635
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Single Subject Notebook, Folder, Writing Utensil
This course introduces students to key computer applications used in the vast majority of colleges and careers. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, Interactive Websites, and Prezi, in addition to various other technology skills (troubleshooting, file management, and web research) needed to excel both during and after high school. Hands on project-‐based exercises are designed to broaden student knowledge of each platform.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 10–12 | Course Number: 6636
Prerequisite: Algebra
Required Course Materials: Charged and Working Chromebook (used daily)
In this AP course, students learn a combination of JavaScript programming skills and important concepts in computer science. Students learn about the Internet, encryption, number systems, data storage, and computer science ethics. Students are encouraged to apply the creative process when developing JavaScript programs and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. Students design and implement innovative solutions using an iterative process similar to what artists, writers, computer scientists, computer programmers and engineers use to bring ideas to life.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 9-12 | Course Number: 3342
Prerequisite: None
Required Course Materials: Charged and Working Chromebook (used daily)
This course is an introduction to the world of computer programming in the Java language. It is the first year of a two-‐year program designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Computer Science. Students learn about the methods of problem analysis prior to the development of a program and the actual language development necessary to write a computer program. Programming topics include input/output of data, conditional structures, iterations, classes, library utilization, file manipulations and use of graphics.
40 Weeks | 1 Credit | Grades 10-12 | Course Number: 3346
Prerequisite: Maintained at least a B average in Introduction to Computer Programming.
Required Course Materials: Charged and Working Chromebook (used daily)
This is an advanced course in JAVA computer programming preparing students for the Advanced Placement exam in Computer Science. Programming topics include advanced concepts in user input/output of data, conditional and relational operators, iterations, methods, classes, arrays, recursion, and inheritance.