Business Education Department Table Of Contents

Introduction

In today’s global economy, it is important that all students have knowledge of the economic and financial world in which they live. Shaker High School Students can gain that knowledge with their choice of 2 Career Pathways and 19 different courses in the Business Education Department. Each Career Pathway is a sequence of courses approved by the New York State Education Department, and includes a professional exam, work based learning experiences, and at least one college level course. Students who complete the required courses and pass the professional exam will receive a CTE Endorsement Seal on their diploma.

Class Key

P = Prerequisite
E = Elective
R = Regents
AP = Advanced Placement
UHS = University in the High School

Career Pathways

Full Year Courses

518 Personal and Business Law

Full Year 1 Unit

Students in Personal and Business Law will gain a genuine respect for and understanding of the areas of law that affect them in personal and business applications. The curriculum in law includes careful consideration of the broad basis of law, an analysis of civil wrongs and crimes, and the sources and methods of enforcing the law. Other topics include special laws pertaining to minors, automobile insurance, and contracts. This course will culminate in a mock trial where students take on various roles within a courtroom to see that justice is being served. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

519 Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Full Year 1 Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Do you like sports? Do you like TV, movies, video games or music? If so, then this is the course for you! In this course students will learn the basic functions of marketing and how those functions are applied to sports and entertainment. The basic functions of marketing that will be included in the course are: target market identification, marketing information management, financing, pricing, promotion, product/service management, distribution, and selling. Concepts are taught utilizing project-based learning and practical application assignments. The midterm and final projects are departmental. This course provides students with the opportunity to attend a sports business day hosted by The New York Jets at Met Life Stadium. This course is open to students in grades 9-12.

553 UHS College Accounting (P)

Full Year 1 Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Prerequisite: Passing grade on Common Core Algebra Regents Exam.

This course provides a complete, modern course in accounting and satisfies the requirements of both accounting majors and non-majors. During the first semester students will receive instruction in the fundamental theory and practice of accounting with application in sole proprietorship. Units of study have been designed to present the principles of double entry; design and use of books of account; control accounts and subsidiary ledgers; preparation of worksheet; payroll and payroll taxes; valuation reserves; closing books and preparation of simple forms of profit and loss statements and balance sheets. In the second semester, this course is designed to provide treatment of concepts and principles, plant assets, partnerships, corporations, cash flow and financial statement analysis, and to provide opportunity for enrichment through elementary data processing and its application to accounting systems. Students who are successful in this course and pay a tuition fee, may earn three college credits from the University of Albany. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

540 UHS Microsoft Office Certification

Full Year 1 Unit

*This course is part of the Computer Applications for Business Career Pathway*

This course provides students with hands-on experience learning and applying intermediate and advanced features and functions related to word processing, spreadsheets, presentation development and database management using the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) and cloud-based programs on the Microsoft platform. To be successful in this course, students should have some familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications. Through out the year, students will take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exams in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. The MOS Certification exams will be administered at Shaker High School at no cost to students. Students who are successful in this course and pay a tuition fee, may earn three college credits from the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

Half Year Courses

509 Keyboarding & Business Communication Essentials

Either Semester ½ Unit

This course is designed to develop alphabetic and numeric keyboarding skills. Students will develop proficiency in formatting various business documents using Microsoft Teams and Google Docs. Students will learn key concepts in business communication with a focus on digital citizenship. The professional business communication skills discussed are essential for the world of work. The final assessment is departmental. This course is open to students in grades 9-12.

510 Introduction to Microsoft Office (P)

Second Semester ½ Unit

Students will build skills in Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Students will learn how to professionally format letters, flyers, reports, brochures, spreadsheets and charts, and presentations. Students will work on projects that integrate the different Microsoft Office programs. This course is open to students in grades 9-12.

511 Introduction to Business I

First Semester ½ Unit

*This course is part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship and Computer Applications for Business Career Pathways*

Recommended for 9th and 10th graders

This course provides an introduction to the topics of economics, business law, business ownership, ethical decision-making, and social responsibility. Emphasis is placed on the importance of effective human relations skills, teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving. The final assessment is departmental. This course is open to students in grades 9-12.

512 Introduction to Business II

Second Semester ½ Unit

*This course is part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship and Computer Applications for Business Career Pathways*

Recommended for 9th and 10th graders

This course provides an introduction to the topics of international business, management, financial literacy, accounting and marketing. Emphasis is placed on the importance of effective human relations skills, teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving. The final assessment is departmental. This course is open to students in grades 9-12.

527 Social Media Marketing & Advertising

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Social media has helped give consumers a voice, connecting them with their friends and other like-minded consumers and giving them considerable power over marketers and brands. This course takes an in-depth look at social media platforms, Internet businesses, Internet marketing and advertising and the role social media, marketing and advertising play in a global environment. Students will learn how social media strategies can be used effectively in marketing programs, how to create them, and how to measure, track, and evaluate their performance and effectiveness. This course offers a simulated internship as well as a certification exam in social media marketing. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

531 Financial Decision Making

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This is a required course for students pursuing a career pathway in Business, FACS, or Technology Education*

Recommended for 11th and 12th graders

This vital course is useful in planning for college, career and lifelong financial success. Major topics include budgeting, checking and savings accounts, online banking, appropriate use of credit and borrowing, short term and long term investments, the stock and bond markets, mutual funds, real estate, insurance, and retirement options. Students will explore topics using project-based assignments and a variety of simulations. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

520 Entrepreneurship

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

In this course students will gain an understanding of how to start and operate their own business. Over the course of the semester students will learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur by analyzing various successful companies'/ entrepreneurs' business strategies and models. Students will learn about business model topics such as idea generation, customer discovery, revenue streams, financial projections, analyzing competition, and business strategy implementation. Throughout this course students will communicate and present on a regular basis because being an effective communicator is an essential skill of a successful entrepreneur. Concepts are taught utilizing project based learning and practical application assignments. Students are expected to give a cumulative group presentation at the completion of the class utilizing the topics learned during the semester. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

516 Accounting (P)

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Prerequisite: Passing grade in Algebra 1

This course is an introduction to managing business finances. Students will learn the processes and procedures for effectively maintaining and reporting a business's financial records. Current topics include journalizing, posting, financial statements, and worksheets. Students will complete the accounting cycle manually using Microsoft Excel. The final exam is departmental. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

558 Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)

Either Semester ½ Unit

Prerequisite: Senior year, by application only

This course allows students to complete an unpaid internship experience in one or two different careers that are of interest to them. Students will need to complete 54 hours in their internship experience and 27 hours of classroom instruction. In the past, students have explored careers in the fields of: business, criminal justice, education, engineering, health care, journalism, law, and many other occupations. Students planning to enroll in CEIP are required to have and provide their own transportation to and from their placements. They will also be required to make a commitment of four to five hours per week to meet their internship obligation. Students will have weekly class meetings with their instructor to discuss the following topics: appropriate workplace communication, confidentiality, professional attire, workplace safety, sexual harassment training, the job search process, and interviewing. Students who choose to enroll in this elective course are expected to demonstrate a high level of responsibility and commitment appropriate for the workplace. Applications to enroll in this program may be obtained from the school counselors. Students will then be interviewed by members of the Business Education Department. This course is open to students in grade 12.

559 Extended Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)

Second Semester ½ Unit

This course is for students who would like a full year internship. (Supervisor Approval Required)

522 UHS Principles of Marketing

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Recommended for 11th and 12th graders

This course provides students an introduction to business marketing. The marketing planning process and the market environment will be discussed. Students will learn about consumer behavior and gain an understanding of targeting and positioning. Additionally, the elements of the marketing mix including new product development, promotion, pricing, and distribution will be covered. Students who are successful in this course and pay a tuition fee, may earn three college credits from the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

554 UHS Business Statistics E (P)

Second Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Prerequisite: Passing grade on the Common Core Algebra Regents examination

This course explores general statistical methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data. The topics covered are the measures of central tendency; dispersion and skewness; probability theory; probability distributions (discrete and continuous); hypothesis testing, including “t” and “z” distributions; chi square analysis; and regression analysis, correlation and ANOVA. Students will complete case studies using the Statistical Functions in Microsoft Excel. Students who are successful in this course and pay a tuition fee, may earn three college credits from the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

513 UHS Math and Finance (P)

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/ Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Prerequisite: Passing grade on Common Core Algebra Regents Exam

This half-year college level Mathematics of Finance course includes algebra-based calculations and analysis of business investment situations. Included are simple interest, compound interest, annuities (ordinary due, deferred, complex, perpetuity and forborne), applications of present value and future value and conceptual discussions of business investments. Students will learn how to use the financial functions in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to complete classroom and homework assignments. The final examination is departmental. Students who are successful in this course and pay a tuition fee, may earn three college credits from the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). A tuition fee is required for this option. This course is open to students in grades 10-12.

555 UHS Business Management

Either Semester ½ Unit

*This course may be used as part of the Business Management/Entrepreneurship Career Pathway*

Recommendation: A minimum overall average of 85 or greater.

This 200 level course introduces students to essential business management skills and practices, with a focus on the corporate business environment. Topics covered include key managerial functions, the evolution of management, personality and qualities best for leadership, organizational culture, corporate social responsibility, human resource management and managing employees from diverse backgrounds, planning and managing strategy and dealing with changes in the global business environment. Concepts are reinforced with project-based learning; which also helps students develop leadership, team building, problem solving, and time management skills. Students who are successful in this course and pay a tuition fee, may earn three college credits from the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). This course is open to students in grades 11-12.

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