Accounting I (not offered 2025-2026)
Advanced Accounting (not offered 2025-2026)
Computer Information Systems
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Strategic Marketing
Dual Enrollment Entrepreneurship/Dual Enrollment Small Business Management
Dual Enrollment Marketing/Dual Enrollment Sales and Marketing Management
Grades 9-12 Credit: 1
This course introduces students to the exciting world of creating, owning, and launching their own business. Students will learn concepts and techniques for planning an entrepreneurial venture, using design thinking and business model development. Students will learn about financial statements, marketing principles, sales and customer service, and basic economic principles for successful operation. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 9-12 Credit: 1
Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities.
Students work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, networks, telecommunications, emerging technologies, and career opportunities
related to the information technology field. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will
develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals
and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 9-11 Credit 1
This course helps students develop a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and theories as they relate to the sports and entertainment industries. Students will investigate the components of customer service, branding, product development, pricing and distribution, business structures, sales processes, digital media, sponsorships and endorsements, as well as promotion needed for sports and entertainment events. The course explores career options and develops workplace readiness skills. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 9-11 Credit 1
Prerequisite: Sports and Entertainment Marketing
In this course, students learn to leverage marketing activities to best differentiate themselves and their businesses. They will participate in supervisory and management activities focusing on the marketing mix, purchasing, financing, human resources, global marketing, pricing, distribution, selling, operations research, and promotion. Students will prepare for marketing careers and postsecondary education, continuing to enhance self-presentation, communication, and leadership skills. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 10-12 Credit: 1
Accounting students study the basic principles, concepts, and practices of the accounting cycle for a service business and a merchandising business. Topics covered include analyzing transactions, journalizing and posting entries, preparing payroll records and financial statements, and managing cash control systems. Business ethics and professional conduct are emphasized. Students learn fundamental accounting procedures. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Accounting I
Advanced Accounting students gain knowledge of advanced accounting principles, procedures, and techniques used to solve business problems and make financial decisions. Students work in a technology-integrated environment, using accounting and spreadsheet software to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and interpret business financial data related to inventory, fixed assets, notes/accounts payable and receivable, implementation of a partnership and a corporation, and other specialized accounting systems. Using authentic workplace scenarios that reflect current industry trends and standards, students analyze financial data and acquire knowledge of business ethics. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 10-12 Credit: 1
Students study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, the global marketplace, and human relations. Quality concepts, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision making are an integral part of the course. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Grades 11-12 Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: NOVA application and 2.0 GPA
Corequisite: This course will be taken in conjunction with Dual Enrollment Sales and Marketing Management for 1 credit.
Introduces students to the discipline of marketing and the need to create customer value and customer relationships in the marketplace. Presents an overview of the marketing principles, concepts, management strategies and tactics, along with the analytical tools, used by organizations in the creation of a marketing plan to promote ideas, products, and/ or services to selected target groups. Examines entrepreneurial e-marketing practices in today’s business environment.
Grades 11-12 Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: NOVA Application and 2.0 GPA
Corequisite: This course will be taken in conjunction with Dual Enrollment Marketing for 1 credit.
Presents an overview of promotion activities including advertising, visual merchandising, publicity, and sales promotion. Focuses on coordinating these activities into an effective campaign to promote sales for a particular product, business, institution, or industry. Emphasizes budgets, selecting media, and analyzing the effectiveness of the campaign
Grades 11-12 Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: NOVA application and 2.0 GPA
Corequisite: This course will be taken in conjunction with Dual Enrollment Small Business Management for 1 credit.
Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.
Grades 11-12 Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: NOVA Application and 2.0 GPA
Corequisite: This course will be taken in conjunction with Dual Enrollment Entrepreneurship for 1 credit.
Identifies management concerns unique to small business. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.