Business

IB MYP Introduction to Business (9-12)

9652

This course introduces students to the world of business. The concepts learned enhance students’ consumer decision making skills, prepare students for future employment, and help them to become more effective citizens. Students learn all about the basics of business, as well as explore the world of marketing, finance, operations and management. Students compile a portfolio, learn how to interview for a job and explore a variety of business career options. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

IB MYP Sports and Entertainment Marketing (9-12)

9458

This course encourages and enables students to develop an appreciation of the significance of technology for life, society, and the environment and use knowledge, skills, and techniques to create products/solutions of appropriate quality. Students develop sponsorship proposals, advertisements and create a new stadium design. Students develop problem-solving, critical, and creative thinking skills through the application of the IB MYP design cycle, develop a respect for others’ viewpoints and appreciate alternative solutions to problems, and use and apply information and communication technology. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

IB MYP Introduction to Marketing (9-12)

9551

In this course students learn and apply basic concepts of marketing. This knowledge will help them throughout their lives as a consumer, employer, and student. Throughout this class, students demonstrate the sales process, create and design their own cereal brand and learn all about the functions of marketing. Marketing is everywhere, and it affects people’s day-to-day lives. By having an understanding of how marketing works, students will become more competent consumers, employers, and citizens. Also, this class gives students the opportunity to be involved in DECA. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

IB Business & Management (SL) I & II (11-12)

9853/9854

This course is designed to challenge students interested in learning the inside story on how businesses are organized, marketed, financed, and run. Emphasis is on the development of strong analytical and critical thinking skills using a variety of case studies, business scenarios, and current events. Required Coursework: 1 research paper; tests; guides; and assorted reinforcing assignments. Students are encouraged to take the IB exam. This IB course gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via internal and external IB assessments.

Business and Personal Law I (11-12)

9012

Students gain specific legal knowledge, analytical techniques, and problem-solving skills focused on civil and business law principles. Concepts are covered through a combination of classroom presentations, discussions, individual and group activities, and actual case studies. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

Fashion Merchandising (11-12)

9026

Students discover the fundamentals of fashion, fashion design, fashion merchandising, modeling, fashion rules, and careers in fashion. Students learn why fashion merchandising is one of the fastest growing topics among high school students today! College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

Leadership and Management (11-12)

9027

Oprah, John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Coach K, Angelina Jolie — all examples of great leaders. Whether as babysitter, shift leader, team captain or parent, leadership skills are essential to success. Through a variety of activities, role plays, observations and readings, students learn how to become better leaders. Students also explore management in relation to human resources, marketing, and finance. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

Accounting and Finance I (11-12)

9007

Prerequisite: HS Algebra

This is an introductory course in accounting and finance designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of basic accounting concepts and procedures required to operate a business. The information, analytical techniques, and problem-solving skills introduced in this course prepare students for further study in college-level business, as well as for a wide range of business career opportunities. Introduction to computer-based accounting is also a focus of the course. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

Personal Finance (11-12)

9010

Students gain a good understanding of basic money concepts and practices required for earning, managing, using, and investing money. Course subjects include playing the stock market, buying a car, budgeting, banking and checking, obtaining and managing credit, exploring various types of insurance, understanding your paycheck, and preparing income tax returns. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

Entrepreneurship (11-12)

9011

This class focuses on how to recognize and start up a business opportunity, as well as operate and maintain that business. Being able to recognize new business opportunities is not only necessary for the entrepreneur but for everyone seeking to be successful in the 21st century. Students will create a business plan to start a business of their choice. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.

Career Investigations (11-12)

9009

Students investigate which careers would be personally satisfying using personality profiles, interest and skills surveys, and values analysis. Students explore options and develop a career action plan.

Career Investigations (Blended) (11-12)

9090

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Advanced Marketing/DECA I & II (11-12)

9700/9701

Do you want to be a part of Cooper’s national competing DECA chapter? Take this course and explore the world of marketing and develop projects that can be used for DECA. Learn about topics such as leadership, marketing research, positioning, advertising, selling, and product planning. Also, students plan and implement promotions for the school store and create other fundraising opportunities. Participation in DECA is not required but is strongly encouraged. College credit possible with an 85% final grade.