Business Education

Classes offered at various grade levels may require a prerequisite. Refer to the course catalog for detailed information.

BU330 ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Let’s take a step-by-step journey through the entire process of owning your own business!  You will select a product to service or sell, determine your customer base, learn how to market your business, obtain financing, and manage your employees.  Additionally, you will learn how to create and complete a business plan by the completion of the course.  This course will be extremely hands-on.

BU110 CONCEPTS OF BUSINESS (Grades 9-12) 

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester 

Practical business life skills experienced in everyday life are explored.  Learn today – use/implement today! This course is focused on the ever-changing world of business and includes such topics as economics, forms of business ownership, entrepreneurship, business communications, employee benefits, and general office duties.

BU210 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Grades 10-12)

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

This course will enhance your business skills and knowledge by learning principles and techniques needed to help you succeed in today’s global environment.  Topics include managerial levels, roles, and responsibilities.  In addition, information on organizing, staffing, developing and leading employees and making decisions for a business will be covered.  Diversity in the workplace, ethics, conflicts and stress, and the link between business and community will complete this course.  

BU310 PERSONAL FINANCE (Grades 11-12)     

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester 

Financial skills to last you a lifetime!  In the class, you will learn to properly maintain a checkbook as well as various forms for banking, payroll and budgeting, preparing a 1040 tax form, learning how to use a credit/debit card wisely, and tips on buying a home, car, and adequate personal insurance are just some of the many topics that we will touch upon in this course.  Problem solving exercises have specific concepts designed for the workplace and everyday life.  This course is a graduation requirement.

BU320 ELEMENTARY ACCOUNTING (Grades 11-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

This course adds another skill to your resume.  Accounting is important if you would like an entry-level position in any business-related field or if you plan to attend a two-year or four-year school for business.  Even if business is not in your career plans, the material you learn will be of personal use – you will be learning a life skill!  Elementary Accounting will give you a solid background in accepted accounting concepts.  You will study the accounting cycle for sole proprietorships and corporations.  During the course, you will complete projects and simulations both manually and electronically. 

BU720 COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.3 Credit 1/semester

Prerequisite:  Students must take the reading comprehension portion of the HACC placement test, if they wish to pursue HACC credits for this class in addition to the credit earned at RLASHS.

Earn three (3) college credits, through HACC, while being introduced to the broad field of business.  This course covers an overview of the characteristics, theories, concepts, and functions of business.  Students are provided with the basic frameworks (for further study) of the fields of management, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, business law and ethics, and economics.  They are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and to recognize the basic components of any business and how each part interrelates in a global environment.  

BU250 MARKETING (Grades 10-12) 

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

In this project-based course, explore the world of advertising, retail sales, and marketing integration.  Become an entrepreneur by developing a product/marketing plan that will include packaging, pricing, promoting, and selling a unique product.  Design your own retail store using computer design programs and create projects to learn about the many facets of the marketing world.

BU340 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (Grades 10-12) 

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

The Sports & Entertainment Marketing course seeks to develop a student’s understanding of the sport and event planning industry. Students will learn the process of sport/event planning as it relates to the development of the consumer market for product, positioning and product management, pricing considerations, and promotion of the product as it relates to advertisement and endorsement. The course seeks to provide an in-depth look at the careers within the sport/event marketing as it relates to advertisement, publicity, customer service, and marketing management. Throughout this course, students will be provided with scenarios that will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

BU120 CAREER EXPLORATION AND READINESS (Grades 9-10)

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

What do you want to be when you grow up?  Are you going to college?  Are you good at working with your hands?  Do you want to serve your country?  Let’s explore the many opportunities available and determine which path might be right for you.  We will also make sure you are interview-ready with a resume, cover letter, application practice, and interviewing practice.  Get a jump start on your future with this explorative class!