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
5914
Marketing Fundamentals provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy. Course topics include the seven functions of marketing: promotion, channel management, pricing, product/service management, market planning, marketing information management, and professional selling skills. Emphasis is marketing content but will involve use of oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through the development of an integrated marketing plan and other projects.
Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management
Recommended Prerequisites: none
Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
Grades 11, 12
5918
Strategic Marketing builds upon the foundations of marketing and applies the functions of marketing at an advanced level. Students will study the basic principles of consumer behavior and examine the application of theories from psychology, social psychology, and economics. The relationship between consumer behavior and marketing activities will be reviewed.
Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management; Marketing Fundamentals
Recommended Prerequisites: none
Counts as a directed elective or elective for 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.
Personal Finance
Principles of Business Management
Work-Based Learning