Business
The Business Technology Department offers a wide variety of elective offerings providing students the opportunity to learn new and emerging technologies and other tools for collaboration, research, publication, communication and productivity. In these courses students are given opportunities to develop workplace readiness skills, including critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. They are able to explore a variety of career choices, including Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Desktop Publishing, Website Development, and Video Production, among others. Senior year internship programs are also available to enable students to make a successful transition from school to career or further education.
BUSINESS DYNAMICS 7005
Business Dynamics helps to prepare students to make decisions in their future roles as consumers, wage earners and citizens. Students examine basic economic principles and explore how those principles apply to their daily lives. A variety of projects will utilize computer applications to cover areas of study that include forms of business ownership, business organizations, banking, money management, consumer awareness, stock market investments, entrepreneurship, insurance, and business career exploration. Opportunities for creativity and independent work motivate students to enable them to meet the challenges of today’s competitive business world. Students will use the internet, online resources, and e-mail to do research, explore careers and employment opportunities, and communicate with business people throughout the world.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
HONORS BUSINESS LAW 7115
Honors Business Law is a half year course that will provide students the opportunity to study law and its impact on business in conjunction with other functional areas in management. This course will provide students with an opportunity to study current legal and ethical issues affecting business, and to develop a vocabulary and critical thinking skills relating to various areas of interest in business and the law. Business Law is a core requirement in most college business majors.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
KEYBOARDING 7235
Keyboarding is an individualized course taught in a small group setting that allows for the development and refinement of touch keyboarding. Emphasis will be placed on keyboarding technique, with the added component of basic word processing using Microsoft Word. Instruction will include equipment/software orientation; touch control of the alphabetic, numeric and service keys, basic proofreading and formatting skills, and the basic concepts of word processing. Emphasis will be placed on document preparation including short reports, letters, research papers, newsletters, and brochures. Students will create basic PowerPoint presentations and will learn internet basics and use e-mail to communicate online. Recommended for freshman.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills the computer requirement.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Enrollment in this course is by invitation only.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING 7525
This specialized course is geared to students with a career interest in the sports and/or entertainment industry. The curriculum will involve marketing theory and practices of those industries, including areas such as apparel licensing, broadcast negotiations and programming, advertising and sponsorship agreements, public relations, event/stadium/arena management, and labor relations. Students will develop critical and analytical thinking and decision-making skills through the application of marketing principles.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 10-12
RADIO BROADCASTING 7813
Radio Broadcasting is an exploratory course that covers various aspects of radio; effects of the broadcast media, the development of broadcasting, and the operation of broadcasting and the operation of broadcasting equipment. This course will also deal with the duties of radio personnel. Each student will create various types of radio program, including music programs, interview shows, news programs, radio commercials and dramatic productions.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
TV PRODUCTION I 7815
This full year course introduces students to the principles and techniques of Electronic Field Production. Students work in production teams with industry-standard equipment. Students gain experience in the three phases of production: pre-production, production, and post production. Students will experience the conceptualization of ideas, scripting, storyboarding, casting, directing, and editing to project completion.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
CINEMA AND FILM 7823
This semester course will trace the development of motion pictures as an art form. Representative selections from the various genres are screened, then discussed in terms of art, technique, content and historical perspective, as well as directorial style.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 7865
Integrated Computer Applications is a semester comprehensive, cross-disciplinary course required for freshman. This course fulfills the 2.5 credit computer requirement. Areas of instruction include word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software, in addition to exploration of open source resources. Recommended for freshmen.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills the computer requirement
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
COMPUTERS MADE EASY 7215
Computers Made Easy is an individualized course taught in a small group setting that allows for students to learn (at their own pace) computer application software programs including Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Presentation, and Spreadsheet. Utilizing Microsoft Publisher and the advanced features of Microsoft Word students will gain an understanding of desktop publishing procedures and will develop document design skills necessary to produce professionally prepared documents. Emphasis will be placed on using text and drawing tools, creating special effects, working with graphics, imported text, and scanned and digital photographs. Students will explore PowerPoint, incorporating digital images, sound, animation, and video clips into their presentations. Using excel students will create basic spreadsheets and apply basic mathematical functions to spreadsheet data. Students will use search strategies and explore vast internet resources to enhance their documents and presentations.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills the computer requirement
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: 7235 - KEYBOARDING
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This course is offered to students by invitation only.
CAREER EXPLORATION 7503
This course is designed for students who are seeking to learn about various career paths: professional, technological, semi-professional, clerical and/or vocational. Students will evaluate their specific interests, skills and academic abilities through projects in self-awareness. They will explore basic information related to their career interests by investigating various careers in banking, travel, communications, business, transportation, marketing, health care, technology, education, etc. Speakers from diverse career clusters are scheduled upon availability. Each student will create a personal portfolio. This portfolio will demonstrate technological skills and personal information. We will discuss personality traits, interests, values, setting goals, researching careers (on and off the computer), professional behavior, first impressions, resumes, and interviews.
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-11
MARKETING EDUCATION 7535
Marketing Education provides student with the opportunity to prepare for further education or future employment in the fields of marketing, management and entrepreneurship. The various aspects of marketing will be discussed. Topics include product/service planning, sales promotion, advertising, retail sales, merchandising, human relations, management of resources, marketing research, and an exploration of marketing related careers. Students will receive actual work experience by participating in the operation of the Raider Roost Student Store. This facility is used as an applications laboratory for marketing theory covered in the Marketing Education program. DECA, a marketing student association, is a co-curricular student organization which is an integral part of the students’ involvement in the Marketing Education program and will provide opportunities for competitive event experiences on the regional, state and national competitive levels.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
HONORS MARKETING EDUCATION
Honors Marketing Education provides student with advanced opportunities to prepare for further education high paying employment in the fields of marketing, management and entrepreneurship. The various aspects of marketing will be discussed. Topics include product/service planning, sales promotion, advertising, retail sales, merchandising, human relations, management of resources, marketing research, and an exploration of marketing related careers. Students will receive actual work experience by participating in the operation of the Raider Roost Student Store. This facility is used as an applications laboratory for marketing theory covered in the Marketing Education program. DECA, a marketing student association, is a co-curricular student organization which is an integral part of the students’ involvement in the Marketing Education program and will provide opportunities for competitive event experiences on the regional, state and national competitive levels.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 7535-MARKETING
INTERNET AND WEB DESIGN 7603
Internet and Web Page Design introduces students to internet basics including understanding of technical terminology, advanced research strategies, organization of information, book marking of frequently visited sites and a brief history of the World Wide Web. Students will learn the basics of Web Page Design including the proper HTML coding, and the use of advanced web design software to create business, academic, and entertainment web pages. The final project for the course will include a personal home page including an electronic resume posting which will be a valuable selling point for students as they enter college and the job market. Writing and computation skills will be reinforced during the creation of web pages to enhance the students’ academic and testing skills. Students will be encouraged to link their internet research assignments in other classes to help increase their grades in all areas. This course is a necessity to help students succeed in today’s rapidly evolving world. (and it’s fun!)
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills the computer requirement
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: 7865 - INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
HONORS ECONOMICS 7690
This course will give the students a greater understanding of economics ranging from the viewpoint of the individual consumer or small business owner to the global economy. The course will study the law of supply and demand, forms of business, labor unions, government finances and influence on the economy, money and prices, inflation and deflation cycles.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills NJCCCS 9.2 Financial Literacy requirement for the graduating class of 2014 and beyond
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 10-12
HONORS TV PRODUCTION II 7825
This full year hands-on course provides experience in intermediate television production. Students work as a TV studio crew in a professional TV studio setting. They will research, script and shoot live TV programs for airing on the township’s public access channel.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: 7815 - TV PRODUCTION I
PUBLICATION LAYOUT AND DESIGN 7850 Not Running
Learn the Adobe Creative Suites InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop in this hands-on, project-based course. Create and design publications for print using InDesign, create logos, advertisements, and other illustrations using Illustrator, and use a digital camera and scanner to create and edit images using Photoshop. Students will produce newsletters, magazines, advertisements, and other forms of media print for personal and school use.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills the computer requirement
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 10-12
HONORS ACCOUNTING 7335
This college-level course provides a thorough introduction to double-entry accounting and the entire accounting cycle from journalizing to preparing financial statements. The material covered in this course is equivalent to Principles of Accounting I on the college level. Students who plan to pursue careers in accounting or business administration will gain an essential foundation for additional study at the post-secondary level. Students will also reinforce basic accounting principles by utilizing spreadsheet activities including preparing personal budgets and assessing credit risks.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills NJCCCS 9.2 Financial Literacy requirement for the graduating class of 2014 and beyond
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: HONORS
GRADE: 11-12
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7415
Financial Management introduces procedures for maintaining accurate financial personal records and managing one’s money to develop financial success. Students will utilize various software from the MS Office Package to organize and keep financial records, to prepare personal budgets, manage credit, and to forecast future earnings. Career/resume preparation, taxes, banking and consumer credit are a few of the topics covered throughout the year.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills NJCCCS 9.2 Financial Literacy requirement for the graduating class of 2014 and beyond
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
AP MICROECONOMICS 7675
Students are introduced to the Principles of Microeconomics and apply theories based on the current US economy. Topics include: supply and demand; consumer theory; theory of the firm under perfect competition; monopoly and other market structures; factor markets; externalities; and consumer choices. Students will apply Microeconomic tools to the analysis of such controversial issues as minimum wage laws, farm subsidies, rent controls, protectionism, pollution, welfare programs, and the tradeoffs that result from various economic policies. Students in this course are strongly encouraged to sit for the AP Exam in May.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills NJCCCS 9.2 Financial Literacy requirement for the graduating class of 2014 and beyond
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Honors Economics
AP MACROECONOMICS 7685
Students will use critical thinking skills through the understanding, application and analysis of macroeconomic concepts as they relate to real-world experiences. Topics include: GDP, CPI and living standards of the US and surrounding countries; financial management and the monetary system; long-run effects of unemployment; concepts of open economies; short-run fluctuations in the business cycle; and controversial issues facing policymakers today. Students in this course are strongly encouraged to sit for the AP Exam in May.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 7675 - AP MICROECONOMICS
HONORS TELEVISION PRODUCTION III 7835
This full year hands-on course is designed to offer students experience in advanced television production. Students will work on assigned and independent projects. Drawing on their acquired knowledge of Electronic Field Production and studio-based live production, students will write, produce and direct their own TV show. Using state-of-the-art video and editing equipment, students will also work on creating larger projects such as instructional videos, documentaries and movie trailers to be aired on the township’s public access channel.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 7825 - HONORS TV PRODUCTION II
COOPERATIVE SCHOOL-TO-CAREER INTERNSHIP (CO-OP) 7545
Cooperative School-to-Career Internship is designed to give senior students an opportunity to intern in a work environment. The coordinator will direct the placement of each student and supervise the work experience. The student's on-the-job training will provide learning experiences relating to the students' career objectives. The Cooperative School-to-Career Internship related class will focus on workplace readiness, employment skills, the communication process, career exploration/assessment and interpersonal skills. Students will use the Internet and online resources to complete research.
CREDIT: 15
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE:12
PREREQUISITE: Integrated Computer Applications and Coordinator Approval
EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING INTERNSHIP 7555
Experiential Marketing Internship is designed to give students on-the-job experience training. The student's work experience is supervised by the teacher-coordinator. The related class will assist students with employment adjustment, human relations, safety and the improvement of basic and advanced skills, knowledge and competencies in marketing. Students will use the Internet to do research and to access online resources. DECA, a co-curricular student organization, will be an integral part of the student's involvement in the Experiential Marketing Internship program and will provide opportunities for competitive event experiences.
CREDIT: 5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Marketing Education and Experiential Marketing Coordinator Approval
PRACTICAL MONEY SKILLS PLUS 7855
Practical Money Skills Plus is an individualized course taught in a small-group setting. In this course students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of financial literacy. Students will learn effective strategies for helping them make financial decisions. Students will develop a spending plan including a personal budget which will help them reach their short term and long term goals. Students will focus on consumer spending, banking, obtaining and using credit wisely, saving and investing, fundamentals of buying or leasing an automobile; renting or purchasing a home and purchasing insurance. Students will simulate living on their own and the financial responsibilities that they will face in the real world.
COURSE NOTE: Fulfills NJCCCS 9.2 Financial Literacy requirement for the graduating class of 2014 and beyond
CREDIT: 2.5
TYPE: Foundations and General
GRADE: 9-12
OTHER PREREQUISITE: By invitation only
