CCP700A CCP College Success 1 Credit  Grade 9,10,11,12   Semester  Two mods  

IDS115 College Success Skills (Stark State College)                                                                               

Designed to aid students in gaining success skills needed for constructive and efficient learning both in college and other life settings. Topics include time management, study and test-taking skills, library use, and a variety of techniques for academic, professional and personal use.

3 college credit hours.  This course is required for students working to earn the Stark State General Associate of Arts degree by high school graduation.  Seating priority will be given to those students. Prerequisites- An ACT English or Accuplacer test score and all necessary forms. Refer to CCP catalog at the end of the booklet for all CCP requirements.

CCP700B CCP Computer Applications 1 Credit Professionals Semester   Grade 9, 10, 11, 12   Two mods 

ITD122 Computer App for Professional (Stark State College)

Computer Applications for Professionals describes the components and peripherals of a computer/PC and how they function and communicate as a system. Principle topics covered are the Windows operating system, Internet applications, the Windows networking environment and a variety of software application packages used to solve scientific, business, and engineering technology problems.

3 college credit hours.  This course is required for students working to earn the Stark State General Associate of Arts degree by high school graduation.  Seating priority will be given to those students. Prerequisites- An ACT English or Accuplacer test score and all necessary forms.  Refer to CCP catalog at the end of the booklet for all CCP requirements.

Business Finance Pathway

• Grade 11

  • 701 Business Foundations 

    • ½ Credit

    • 2 Mods 

  • 702 Finance Foundations     

    • ½ Credit

    • 2 Mods

  • 703 Financial Accounting     

    • 1 Credit

    • 2 Mods                             

• Grade 12

  • 706 Strategic Entrepreneurship (New 24-25)

    • 1 Credit

    • 2 Mods

  • 707 Professional & Technical Sales (New 24-25)

    • 1 Credit

    • 2 Mods

This program equips students with essential skills in various facets of the business finance career pathway, laying a foundation for students’ future success. Delving into areas like budgeting, investment strategies, marketing and sales, and entrepreneurship, students gain practical knowledge for real-world applications. Our program fosters a collaborative learning environment with hands-on projects and participation with local business and industry partners. Prepare for a future in business finance with this series of engaging courses! 

Potential Occupations in the Business Finance field include:

Business Manager

Accountant

Human Resources Specialist

Sports Manager 

Financial Advisor 

Project Manager

Investment Banker

Entrepreneur

701

Business Foundations

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Two mods

1/2 Credit

Semester

This is the first course for the Business and Administrative Services, Finance, and Marketing career fields.  It introduces students to specializations within the three career fields.  Students will obtain knowledge and skills in fundamental business activities.  They will acquire knowledge of business processes, economics and business relationships.  Students will use technology to synthesize and share business information.  Employability skills, leadership, and communications and personal financial literacy will be addressed.  

Note: A service learning project is a required part of the course.

This course satisfies the Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement

702

Finance Foundations

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Two mods

1/2 Credit

Semester

This is the first course specific to corporate finance. It introduces students to the specializations offered in the career field. Students will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in accounting, banking services, corporate, insurance, and securities and investments. They will acquire knowledge of financial analysis and application, business law and ethics, economics, international business and business relationships. Knowledge management and information technology will be emphasized. Employability skills, leadership and communications will be incorporated in classroom activities. 

Note: A financial literacy project is a required part of the course.

703

Financial Accounting

Grades 10, 11, 12

Two mods

1 Credit

Full Year

Students will track, record, summarize, and report a business’s financial transactions.  They will develop financial documents, project future income and expenses, and evaluate the accuracy of a business’s financial information.  Students will also apply tools, strategies, and systems to evaluate a company’s financial performance and monitor the use of financial resources.  Technology, employability skills, leadership and communications will be incorporated in classroom activities.

Prerequisite:  C or higher in Algebra II

706

Strategic Entrepreneurship (New 24-25)

Grades 

Two mods

1 Credit

Full Year

Students will explore how individuals use innovation to generate ideas for new products and services, evaluate the feasibility of business ideas and develop a strategy for commercialization. Learners will develop knowledge and skills to select target markets, profile target customers, define a business mission and develop a business plan. This course also includes learning outcomes in financial analysis and evaluation.

707

Professional and Technical Sales (New 24-25)

Grades 

Two mods

1 Credit

Full Year

Students will explore sales processes and techniques used in a business-to-business environment. Learners will develop knowledge and skills to develop and maintain positive business relationships, in addition to negotiating and adjusting prices and sales terms. This course also includes learning outcomes in marketing and business communications, including marketing research, information management and social media communications.