Business Education

Accounting is strongly recommended for any student planning to pursue a degree in any business related field. Accounting is a fundamental block of all businesses. Having accounting skills can open doors in every industry. This course emphasizes the basic financial accounting statements. Students will be able to read, analyze and interpret financial information to make informed business decisions. This class concludes with an accounting simulation where students will apply knowledge gained to “keep the books” for a small business for one month. 

Course #: 410521 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

Accounting II takes the basics learned in Accounting I and adds real life business scenarios. Students will experience financial work dealing with depreciation, uncollectible accounts, as well as calculating earnings per share (EPS). As a project, students have the opportunity to audit and provide feedback to all student organizations on the financial condition of their books. 

Course #: 410522 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

Cybersecurity is a comprehensive introductory course. More than just a course on “how to hack.” Students will learn cybersecurity topics such as software security, networking, system administration, the basics of cryptography and programming and a variety of essential cybersecurity tools – all the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin a future in the cyber workforce. Activities and labs are taught in a virtual lab environment where students are able to simulate real-world scenarios. 

Course #: 410527 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR - ODD YEARS ONLY

Effective computer skills are essential in the workplace and classroom today. In this course, students will improve keyboarding skills as well as learn basic fundamentals of Microsoft Office to prepare business and personal documents. This course is a great introduction to other computer courses offered and will help students develop skills that can help them succeed at school, on-the-job, and for personal use.

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Last updated 11/13/2023 

Everyone has been in a business, but do you know what it takes to open and operate a business? This course will have everything, learning about the ever changing world of business. Explore the many fascinating elements of business including the skills and qualities of successful entrepreneurs, types of business ownership, business operations, marketing, management, leadership, and much more. When your adventure is all over, you will have a better idea of what goes on behind the scenes of many business decisions and have a better idea of what you may want to explore for a future career. 

Course #: 502 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

Do you want to run a business? Want to be involved in the daily decision making of a functional business? Sign up to be a manager for the ThunderZone. This class has limited enrollment. To enroll, you must have prior approval from the instructor. This project based class allows students to gain firsthand knowledge and experience in the world of marketing and business management. As a select group of student managers, these students run and manage the Seymour High School Store. Student managers also need to train and manage other student employees. In order for the business to be profitable students will have out of class commitments to ensure a successful business. Students develop the ability to forecast, develop, train, manage, and profit in a real business experience. (Students are scheduled with their supervising teacher for 1 hours of their school day.) 

Course #: 510535 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

What do Apple, ESPN, Twitter, Google, and Nike have in common? They are all successful marketers! Learn the skills and methods that have helped these companies to become some of the world’s most recognized and celebrated brands. Topics include: Marketing management, market segmentation, market research, consumer behavior, product decisions and management of distribution, pricing, promotional decisions for strategy planning. While not required for this course, FBLA components will be discussed and encouraged. This class will also provide you with retail experience through the daily operation of the “ThunderZone”, the school store.

Course #:  531

Last updated 11/11/2022 

OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR - EVEN YEARS ONLY

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential programs used in college and the workplace. This course goes beyond the fundamentals of Microsoft Office to offer real-world tasks to prepare students for high school, college, and the world of work. Students will learn to use Microsoft Office through a project-based approach to creating and enhancing documents and worksheets. Students will have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Course #:520dc  

Last updated 11/11/2022 

OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR - EVEN YEARS ONLY

Have you ever wondered how computers work and how to fix them? Then this class is for YOU! Using the Cisco IT Essentials curriculum you will learn to assemble and repair computers and related technology equipment through a variety of online and hands-on activities on actual computer hardware. You will learn to identify the internal components of a computer, build and repair computer systems, install an operating system, and troubleshoot computer and peripheral equipment problems using system tools and diagnostic software. This course provides you with the opportunity to earn industry certification in computer diagnostics and repair.

Course #: 562

Last updated 11/11/2022 

Did you know that collectively teenagers in the United States spend over $155 billion? Credit card debt for college students is $2,200 and you could end up paying over $5,300 to the credit card company if you are only making the minimum monthly payments! With numbers such as these growing and the number of bankruptcies climbing, students need to learn skills to be better managers of their money. Students will learn about budgeting, checking accounts, savings accounts, investments, credit cards, interest rates, and insurance. The goal of the course is to prepare students for personal financial success. 

Course #:  528

Last updated 11/11/2022 

This Python Programming course is an introductory programming course that will have you writing high-level computer programming language. One of the most important skills needed to be successful in writing any program is ability to problem solve. Python is being used by Instagram, Netflix, Reddit, Lyft, Google and Spotify and is one of the best programming languages to learn if you want to upskill your career. 

Course #: 410525 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

A continuation of Python Programming I. Students continue a deep dive into the fundamentals of programming concepts and learn text-based coding using Python. This course exposes students to graphics-based problem solving which is visually engaging, allows for multiple correct solutions and provides visual cues when a solution goes awry. Students will apply their coding skills to various projects to conclude this course. 

Course #: 410526 

Last updated 11/11/2022 

OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR - ODD YEARS ONLY

Did you know there are over 60,000 web searches made on Google every second? Learn how to make a web page, and who knows, maybe people will be searching for you! In this class, you will use a variety of design software to organize, create, publish, and manage a web site. Course content includes page design for desktop, tablet and mobile devices, creating a variety of graphic elements such as animations, rollovers, and a variety of page images. This project based class will have you creating work that can be seen by everyone.

Course #: 131v 

Last updated 11/11/2022