(1203)  1  credit 

Full Year  📊

In this interesting and immersive introductory business course, students will develop the skills to be knowledgeable about the American business system, skillful in selecting goods and services, competent in managing personal and business affairs, and conversant in basic marketing principles that shape the business landscape. A marketing plan and its importance to the short and long-term goals of a company will be explored along with the impact marketing has on the global stage. The “Four P’s” of the marketing mix, the impact of various demographics on marketing decisions, and the role of social media and digital marketing in society will be highlighted. Additionally, students who successfully complete the course will receive Microsoft Office certification. Open to students in Grades 9-10

(1205) 1 credit 

Full Year  📊

This course begins with the basics of business modeling and moves into topics traditionally taught in MBA programs. This is a project based course where students will be exposed to problem solving skills and strategies including the use of Harvard style business case analysis, as they learn to create, manage, and lead in the world of business. Students will also learn the science behind effective management characteristics required for business leadership and what it takes to build a business as an entrepreneur or intrapreneur. Topics also include the history of industry, employee motivation, business organization, Tort Law, marketing and branding, and the importance of value creation for the customer. The culminating project is to as a team develop a business plan for a start up  business and compete for investment capital in the style of the popular show “Shark Tank '' Regardless of career path or major, this course supports building essential skills required for success in one’s career. Open to students in Grades 11-12

(1267) 1 credit 

Full Year  📊  💰  📚

* This is an elective course and may not satisfy the requirement for some colleges that require four math credits.

Financial Algebra is a college-preparatory mathematics course, aligned to the Common Core Standards, which uses concepts from Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry to provide the tools to become a financially responsible young adult and to solve financial problems that occur in everyday life. The course will explore the stock market, starting a business, the various banking services, consumer credit, automobile ownership, employment basics, income taxes, independent living, retirement planning, and preparing a budget. It is a mathematically focused, algebra-based course that is highly applications-oriented. Successful completion of this course will earn students credit for Southern Maine Community College’s Business 115.  Students and their families are financially responsible to obtain the 3 credits from SMCC. 

Recommendation: Successful completion of Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation.