Students will be introduced to Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Microsoft Office is considered the language of colleges and corporate America. Learn what Microsoft Office can do for you. This course satisfies the graduation requirement for computer technology.
This course provides students with knowledge of Excel, a spreadsheet program for managing and presenting data in the Microsoft® Windows environment. Excel offers spreadsheets, charting, drawing, scenario, data maps, and macros. This course helps prepare students to take the Microsoft Expert Level Certification Exam. This course qualifies as a Math Intensive course.
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; Algebra I and Computer Applications I or equivalent
This course covers several components of the Microsoft® Office. Students will complete a college level Microsoft® Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) textbook. The skills acquired in this course will prepare students for the MOUS (Microsoft® Office User Specialist) Certification. Students must be able to work independently. Students must sign up for College Credit; otherwise, they take Computer Applications II (617).
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; Computer Applications I or equivalent
This course covers several components of the Microsoft® Office, but is not part of the college credit program. Students will create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access documents using introductory to intermediate functions. The skills acquired in this course prepare students to enter the work force or college with excellent computer skills.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or equivalent
In this course, students study the complete accounting cycle for a service and a merchandising type of business. They will explore careers in accounting, learn accounting terms, prepare financial reports, and be exposed to several financial ratios. Students will participate in the Stock Market Game by analyzing and reporting on a company using financial ratios learned. Students will use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A calculator is strongly recommended for this course. This course qualifies as a Math Intensive course.
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; Computer Applications I or equivalent
This college credit course is designed to provide students with an understanding of marketing’s role in the American economy and the individual firm. The components of an organization’s strategic marketing program including how to plan, price, promote, and distribute goods and services will be covered. Students will be able to apply skills learned by creating a survey, a marketing plan, and an advertising campaign through hands-on activities. Students will use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This is a college-level course and a college-level textbook will be used.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior; Computer Applications I or equivalent
This course is designed to expose students to the nature of the organizational environment and the major activities performed by its managers—planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students will learn the personal and leadership skills necessary to be an effective manager. Students will be exposed to issues faced by managers including supervision of a workforce, making financial decisions, and developing & implementing quality improvement systems. The course is designed with a skills based approach and focuses on: communication (oral, written, non-verbal, and listening), problem solving, teamwork, decision making, conflict resolution, critical analysis and ethical reasoning.
Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior or Senior; Computer Apps I. It is highly recommended that students have previous/current experience in the workforce.
Have you ever wanted to run a store? Do you want to be a manager or open your own business? Learn all this and more in the Retail Management Course. By running our school store, you will learn problem-solving techniques and decision-making processes. Students will discuss and demonstrate a range of retail management topics, including inventory planning and control, location assessment and store design, merchandising and retail promotion, product and brand management, human resources administration, legal and ethical concerns, information technology resources, financial and accounting needs and sales and trends forecasting.
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior (Freshmen by approval only)
This course provides the student with a foundation in personal money management. Students will learn how to manage their money, build financial security and make sound financial decisions. Course topics include creating a budget, using credit, saving, calculating discounts, computing the amount you will be taxed, planning for the future, investing and other topics that will help you with your finances now and in the future. This course qualifies as a Math Intensive course and a personal finance course as required for graduation.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior
This college credit course provides students with an effective learning experience in personal finance. Emphasis is on helping students make sound financial decisions in the area of careers, budgeting, insurance, credit, stock and other investments, risk management, real estate, government taxes, and retirement planning. Students will calculate and analyze future/present value of an investment, ratio formulas, home affordability and amortization, income taxes, percent increase/decrease, and unit pricing. Students will explore different careers and analyze how income from these careers affects lifestyle. Outside reading and knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is expected. A calculator is needed for this class. This course qualifies as a Math Intensive course and a personal finance course as required for graduation.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior; Computer Applications I or equivalent
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of Entrepreneurship including developing the personal skills necessary to succeed. Students will explore the steps necessary to starting a business including, but not limited to, analyzing opportunities in the market, obtaining financing, and developing marketing & pricing strategies. They will also learn about the operational issues that new businesses face such as protecting intellectual property and managing financial risks. This course meets requirement for the business pathway.
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior