1/2 UNIT

GRADE 9-10

This course provides an introduction to the topics of economics, business ownership, business law, ethics and social responsibility, consumers and career exploration. The course utilizes projects, collaboration, and problem solving to emphasize key concepts. This course is open to students in grades 9-10.  Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for Introduction to Business II.

Introduction to Business Syllabus

1/2 UNIT

GRADES 9-10

This course provides an introduction to the topics of global economy, management, business communication, marketing, financial management and accounting, entrepreneurship; and business plan development.  The course utilizes projects, collaboration, and problem solving to emphasize key concepts.  Each student will create a business as a final project. This course is open to students in grades 9-10.  Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for higher level business courses. 

1/2 Unit 3 College Credits

GRADES 10-11

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Introduction to Business I & II OR administrative approval. 

This course explores the dimensions of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship by studying processes that challenge existing models and pave the way for original solutions to problems or opportunities in any field. The focus is in stimulating creative thinking to generate ideas that may be implemented in the form of a new business venture. Students are encouraged to dream and think boldly and to move beyond traditional solutions towards innovation. Innovation is the conversion of knowledge and ideas into a benefit, either for commercial use or for the public good. This course explores the role of innovation in creating new or improved products, processes, or services. Further, students will explore the entrepreneurial process of creating value through the application of creativity and innovation through the introduction of systematic ways to more effectively find creative solutions.  This course will be offered for credit through Hudson Valley Community College. 

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

1/2 Unit 3 College Credits

GRADES 11-12 

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Introduction to Business 

This course will provide an introduction to marketing.  The marketing planning process and the market environment will be discussed.  Students will learn about consumer behavior and gain an understanding of targeting and positioning.  Additionally, the elements of the marketing mix including new product development, promotion, pricing and distribution will be covered.  This course will be offered for college credit through Hudson Valley Community College. 

Principles of Marketing Syllabus

1 UNIT 3 College Credits

GRADE 12 

PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF INTRO TO BUSINESS AND ALGEBRA II 

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. 

1/2 UNIT 3 College Credits

GRADES 11-12 

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of 10th grade English.  

*For Class of 2026 and beyond, this course will be a prerequisite for CEIP. 

This course explores written, verbal and non-verbal communications applied to business situations.  It includes discussion of specific types of written business communication forms and graphic aids for successful visual communication; listening skills; resume preparation; interviewing techniques; and group reports & oral presentations.  This course will be taught for college credit through Hudson Valley Community College. 

Business Communication Syllabus

Career Exploration

478 Career Exploration Internship Program

GRADE 12 1/2 UNIT *This is a Pass/Fail Course

PREREQUISITE:  Completed application; interview with Work-based Learning Coordinator and *For Class of 2026 and beyond, Business Communications will be a prerequisite for CEIP. 

*For students in Accounting, Entrepreneurship or Marketing Pathway

NYS Seal of Civic Readiness Pathway

CCHS Seniors have the opportunity to participate in a 54 hour unpaid internship in an area related to the student's interest in Business through CEIP.  This course is designed to help students understand the connection between their high school academic program and the world of work.  Topics covered in the course include business etiquette, employability skills, workplace laws and safety regulations.  Each student will be required to complete 27 hours of instructional assignments, maintain work journals and submit a capstone project. An evaluation of the field performance will be made by a supervising practitioner.   Students will need to provide their own transportation.  Internships will be supervised and approved by CCHS Work-based Learning Coordinators. 

CEIP Syllabus