Business Department
Business Department
Introduction to Business
485 1/2 UNIT
GRADES 9-12
Introduction to Business is designed to familiarize students with many aspects of the world of business. It will provide students with the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics which include business ownership, the business cycle, entrepreneurship, business ethics, marketing, management, finance, accounting, business law, and others. This course shows students how a changing society affects the type of decisions businesses make. The course is also designed to introduce students to many of the careers that are available in the field of business. The importance of business in our modern economy is also stressed throughout this course.
Entrepreneurship and Management
488 1/2 Unit
GRADES 9-12
This introductory course explores the dimensions of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The tools developed in this course will help students understand how and why a new venture is launched and how to make that effort successful. The class will also provide exposure to basic entrepreneurial and business skills in a format that encourages dialog, develops critical thinking skills, and promotes self-awareness and personal development. This course explores the role of innovation in creating new or improved products, processes, or services. Students will learn about the impact of entrepreneurship on the economy and society. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate opportunities, gather resources, and understand how to manage a new venture.
Financial Accounting (University at Albany)
B ACC 211
1 UNIT
GRADES 11-12 OR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles. Students will be introduced to the basic financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, with a focus on accounting information that is available to individuals outside an organization. The course provides an introduction to the concepts, terminology and principles of financial accounting. Students learn about accounting as an information development and communication function that supports economic decision-making. The course enables students to analyze financial statements and derive information for personal and organizational decisions from financial statements to better understand business entities.
Business Law (University at Albany)
B LAW 220
1 UNIT
GRADES 11-12 OR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
NYS Seal of Civic Readiness Pathway
This course familiarizes students with legal principles and procedures underlying business relations, including contracts, commercial paper, significant articles of the Uniform Commercial Code, and government and business. *Future Accounting majors must complete this course
BUSINESS AND MARKETING HONOR SOCIETY
Students who have successfully completed three credits in business may be eligible for the Business and Marketing Honor Society during Junior or Senior Year.
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
DECA is an association of business/marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the world.