Business Department - "Money, Tech, and Law - not necessarily in that order but all three impact your lifestyle."
This course introduces students to the important role that marketing plays in our Sports and Entertainment industry. All the major marketing principles such as the marketing mix, marketing functions, consumer behavior, market research, location, pricing, market segmentation, selling, advertising/promotion, financing and management will be studied and applied to the rapidly growing and dynamic industries such as retail, sports and entertainment. Students will investigate the resources necessary to establish and operate a business through individual and group projects. Guest speakers, field trips to major sporting arenas (football and baseball), analysis of sports merchandising, commercials, advertisements, magazines, and network/cable programming will broaden the classroom experience. Grades 9-10
Financial Math is more than numbers and formulas; it is acquiring financial skills for your entire life. Gathering financial knowledge will be the difference between the haves and the have-nots. The realities of finances: learn about it during your time in school and avoid many of the errors of those not in the know. Learn about it through your mistakes; the repercussions will be twice as severe. No matter the starting point of an individual’s life, their financial productivity can be enhanced with a boost of financial knowledge. Did you ever hear about the Rule of 72? Grades 10-12
A reduced but informative version of STAC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT for grades 11-12.
3 College Credit course (optional). There is a vast difference between "working for your money" and "having your money work for you ." Students need to get a decent financial education in school, have a basic knowledge of finance, and adequately manage their money to go off to college. Their first careers knowing how to manage their finances, save their money and invest. Managing money and basic financial skills are necessary to function properly in life, regardless of your career path. Grades 11-12.
The belief that accounting is boring may be valid if someone dislikes learning how money works. Accountants' body of work extends far beyond preparing taxes. They are CEOs and CFOs running most of the Fortune 500 companies. The FBI recruits accountants to delve into the finances of criminal enterprises (Forensic Accountants). Economists will predict the economic path, but accounts verify the numbers are on track. Grades 11-12