Business Administration:
Management option
Management option
Grades 9-11
4562
Principles of Business Management examines business ownership, organization principles and problems, management, control facilities, administration, financial management, and development practices of business enterprises. This course will also emphasize the identification and practice of the appropriate use of technology to communicate and solve business problems and aid in decision making. Attention will be given to developing business communication, problem-solving, and decision making skills using spreadsheets, word processing, data management, and presentation software.
Required Prerequisites: none
Recommended Prerequisites: none
Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas
Grades 10-12
7143
Management Fundamentals describes the functions of managers, including the management of activities and personnel. Describes the judicial system and the nature and sources of law affecting business. Studies contracts, sales contracts with emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code Applications, remedies for breach of contract and tort liabilities. Examines legal aspects of property ownership, structures of business ownership, and agency relationships.
Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management
Recommended Prerequisites: none
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Grades 10-12
4524
Accounting Fundamentals introduces the language of business using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision-making.
Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management
Recommended Prerequisites: none
Counts as a directed elective or elective all diplomas
Grades 11, 12
7256
The Business Administration Capstone course will allow students to explore advanced topics in business leadership including Human Resources and International Business. Additionally students will have the chance to complete Managerial Accounting. Throughout the course students will develop business communication skills through work on projects, labs, and simulations. All of these courses represent key business competencies required by nearly all postsecondary Business schools.
Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management; Management Fundamentals; Accounting Fundamentals
Recommended Prerequisites: none
Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas
If a student completes all four courses and earns the required dual credit, they should be eligible for a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech in that pathway.
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