Business
The Wayzata Business/Marketing Technology department offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to receive a top-quality business learning experience. We provide a rigorous, relevant curriculum that not only teaches necessary business skills, ethics, and strategies, but also educates students on how to build relationships that will prepare the aspiring professional to play significant roles in the competitive global economy
Elective in School; Requirement for Life…Got Business?!
It is strongly recommended that all students complete Introduction to Computers (Course 705) to gain a fundamental understanding of technology before graduation.
CTE Department Chair: Paul Kimbler
Finance & accounting
711 - INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12
Learn and apply the rules and procedures of accounting for profit-motivated businesses and become familiar with the language of accounting
Learn through: spreadsheets, hands-on-problems, simulations, tests, projects
Topics: assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, balance sheets, income statements, computer applications, electronic accounting
Skills: proficient in the language of accounting; able to complete an accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, integrating computer applications and electronic accounting
Perfect for: students interested in business majors and careers, including starting their own business. It will also give you the skills needed to manage your personal finances
713 - ADVANCED ACCOUNTING: 2 Terms / 2 Credits, Grades 10-12
COURSE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED
Prerequisite: Geometry or Accelerated Geometry and Introduction to Accounting
Take a deep dive into corporate accounting. Learn how large corporations decide to finance their big projects and how they report to their stockholders. Equivalent to college-level Introduction to Accounting
Learn through: real-world problems, hands-on problem solving, simulations, college-level tests
Topics: financial accounting and financial statement analysis (75%), managerial accounting (25%)
Skills: proficient in the language of accounting, able to use accounting to communicate a corporation’s financial position
Perfect for: anyone interested in pursuing a corporate career, especially those interested in corporate finance
722 - PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
Learn practical information, tools, and strategies that will help you navigate your financial life and achieve long-term financial goals
Learn through: class lectures and discussions, student presentations, group work, tests, projects
Topics: managing education costs, paycheck taxes, Social Security and Medicare, filing income tax, banking products, investment options, insurance needs, credit cards, and more
Skills: how to make decisions that help you achieve your personal financial goals — from your career choice to cash management, credit and investment strategies and tactics
Perfect for: students who want to learn how to set and meet financial goals throughout all phases of life
723 - MANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
HYBRID COURSE
Prerequisite: Independent Money Management or Personal Financial Literacy
Explore a variety of long-term investment strategies and learn how to apply them to your life. Participate in The Stock Market Game™, an online simulation of the global capital markets
Learn through: hands-on projects and simulations, a state-level competition, individual and group work, formative work, quizzes/tests, essays, videos and presentations
Topics: mutual funds, stocks, bonds, commodities and alternative investments
Skills: researching a company’s finances, tracking a stock’s performance, building and managing a portfolio of investments
Perfect for: anyone who wants to understand and manage their money to help them meet long-term goals, like purchasing a home, paying for college, and saving for retirement
725 - FINANCIAL ALGEBRA: 2 Terms / 2 Credits, Grades 11-12 [Watch Course Video]
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Accelerated Algebra 2
Explore algebraic thinking patterns and functions in a financial context
Learn through: real-world problems and calculations, quizzes, tests
Topics: investing, banking, credit, income taxes, employment, modeling a business, mortgages
Skills: investing in stocks, starting a business, managing checking, savings and credit card accounts, filing taxes, taking out a loan
Perfect for: upperclassmen interested in relevant financial math
740 - AP MICROECONOMICS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
Prerequisite: Geometry or Accelerated Geometry
Learn how consumers/producers/governments interact within the larger economy and how the principles of economics apply to those interactions. Equivalent to college-level Introduction to Microeconomics
Learn through: class discussions and activities, out-of-class readings, AP-style exams/quizzes
Topics: the nature and function of product markets, including price/production decision-makings and wage determinations; government’s role in promoting efficiency and equity; consumer behavior
Skills: analysis of economic behavior by individuals and businesses
Perfect for: students who plan to take the AP Microeconomics Exam
Note: AP Micro + AP Macro + AP Research may be substituted for Senior Social Studies Economics.
741 - AP MACROECONOMICS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
Prerequisite: Geometry or Accelerated Geometry
Learn how the principles of economics apply to economic systems as a whole. Learn how Macroeconomic concepts will help you make better, more informed decisions about your future. Equivalent to college-level Introduction to Macroeconomics
Learn through: class discussions and activities, out-of-class readings, AP-style exams/quizzes
Topics: GDP, fiscal and monetary policies, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, international economics, national income, economic performance measures, economic growth
Skills: analysis of economic behavior by businesses, problem solving skills needed to better prepare you for your future
Perfect for: students who plan to take the AP Macroeconomics exam and/or students that want to learn skills to prepare for what comes next in life
Note: AP Micro + AP Macro + AP Research may be substituted for Senior Social Studies Economics.
855 - INDEPENDENT MONEY MANAGEMENT: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
HYBRID COURSE
Learn the basics of economics and personal finance. Acquire skills you need to wisely manage your financial resources.
Learn through: class discussion and lecture, student projects and presentations, group work, test-taking
Skills: applying income and expense principles, maintaining a budget, assessing your options
Topics: paying for college, creating a budget, personal banking/savings and checking accounts, buying a house and car, saving and investing, using credit wisely, buying insurance
Perfect for: students who want to develop personal financial planning skills
Marketing
731 - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING & ADVERTISING: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
HYBRID COURSE
Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing
Learn how to create strategic, targeted social media marketing plans that meet business objectives.
Learn through: interactive projects, research, presentations, class discussions, individual and group work
Topics: building a social media presence, creating content for social media platforms, executing social media ad campaigns, launching a career in digital marketing, creating messages traditional advertising platforms and channels
Skills: building a social media presence, creating content for social media platforms, planning and developing social media ad campaigns, understanding digital marketing career opportunities
Perfect for: any student interested in business marketing.
732 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-12 [Watch Course Video]
Explore and apply marketing concepts through the creation of products, promotions, and plans. Learn the key elements of successful marketing that make companies like Nike, Apple, and Google global giants. Gain the understanding and skills necessary to become successful in various marketing and business careers
Learn through: interactive projects, simulations, product-development projects and demonstrations, research, presentations, class discussions, individual and group work, industry exams
Topics: key marketing concepts including branding, product development, personal selling, promotion, pricing and distribution; types of marketing careers
Skills: designing product prototypes, developing promotions, preparing marketing plans, creating presentations, teamwork, problem solving
Perfect for: students interested in project-based learning, students wanting to understand how marketing affects their daily life, students interested in pursuing marketing careers
737 - ADVANCED MARKETING: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
HYBRID COURSE
Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing
Did you know that employment of market research analysts is projected to grow 19 percent from 2021 to 2031 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) which is much faster than the average for most occupations? In Advanced Marketing, students will build on what they learned in Introduction to Marketing, explore the role of marketing research and develop career skills. Students will have the opportunity to complete a marketing project for a local business and visit with local businesses
Learn through: a hands-on research project with a local business, simulations, site visits, guest speakers, class discussions, presentations, individual and group work, industry exams, summative and formative assessments
Topics: marketing research concepts, processes, techniques, and applications; research design; qualitative and quantitative data; using marketing research to make decisions; ethics and social responsibility
Skills: develop awareness of the role and power of marketing in our world; an understanding of the various components of marketing, research, presentation and employability skills
Perfect for: students who have completed Introduction to Marketing and wish to learn more about marketing in general, market/marketing research, business and marketing careers.
Student Testimonial:
"This class was an absolute blast and made me really enjoy marketing throughout the course. The final project was self paced and expanded my thinking of what goes into a good marketing campaign."
738 - FASHION MERCHANDISING: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
COURSE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED
Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing
Learn about the fashion business and how brands like Tory Burch, Lauren Conrad, J. Lo, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger have become household names. Create your own fashion merchandising plan for use in a retail environment.
Learn through: hands-on, interactive projects; research; presentations; class discussions; individual and group work
Topics: the fashion apparel and accessories market, the fundamentals of fashion design, marketing, and promotion
Skills: strategic fashion merchandising and design, product development and marketing (production, pricing, promotion, and distribution), communication and collaboration
Perfect for: students interested in careers as fashion buyers, coordinators, designer, and managers.
739 - ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12
COURSE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED
Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing
Learn about sports, movies, television, and music marketing concepts and theories.
Learn through: hands-on projects, research, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations.
Topics: e-tail, history of sports and entertainment marketing, radio/TV product creation, event promotion.
Skills: presentation, e-marketing.
Perfect for: students who understand the basics of marketing and are ready to take those skills to new heights in sports and entertainment marketing.
Business & Entrepreneurship
724 - BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business
Get a solid foundation in business law and learn about personal law topics that affect your day-to-day life
Learn through: class discussions, current events, case law, tests
Topics: contract law, property law, employment law, and more
Skills: contract, agency, and employment law analysis skills; a general understanding of the relationship between ethics and the law and of the types of civil and tort law
Perfect for: students who want to be challenged to think analytically as they study classic and recently-decided legal cases
733 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
HYBRID COURSE
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business
The U.S. has the world’s largest economy but represents only 5% of the world’s population. Explore foreign markets from geographic, economic, political and cultural perspectives and identify potential global career opportunities.
Learn through: interactive hands-on projects, simulations, research, presentations, class discussions, individual/group work, industry exams, summative and formative assessments
Topics: legal, political, economic, geographic and cultural arenas of countries that pique your interest; dive into what it would take to open a business in another country
Skills: global mindset with an understanding of international trade; cross-cultural communications, marketing and management practices; increased awareness of career opportunities in the international business and entrepreneurship sector
Perfect for: students with an interest in exploring global business opportunities and concepts
Student Testimonial:
"The International Business class is the perfect opportunity to learn about the economic, political, cultural, and geographical factors of business across the world."
734 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 10-12 [Watch Course Video]
HYBRID COURSE
Prerequisite: Intro to Marketing, Business or Accounting
Learn how to use the lean startup method to launch a business; discover the activities involved in owning and operating a business.
Learn through: class lecture/discussion, student presentations, conducting interviews of potential customers, writing a business plan, working in the school store, reading, test-taking
Topics: characteristics of a good entrepreneur; types of ownership; business plans
Skills: creativity, problem-solving, initiative, employability
Perfect for: students who want a challenge and are interested in becoming an entrepreneur
This class is a hybrid course so students will have opportunities to interact with potential customers outside of school during class time.
This class is concurrently enrolled with Hennepin Technical College so students can earn up to 3 credits from HTC as well as earning high school credit.
735 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 1 Term / 1 Credit, Grades 9-11[Watch Course Video]
Introduce yourself to the basics of business economics, communications, and entrepreneurship. Learn about the government’s role in business. Explore business career paths
Learn through: research, quizzes, test-taking, projects, presentations
Topics: marketing, finance, economics, and entrepreneurship; government’s role as regulator and promoter; business ethics and communications
Skills: a broad exposure to business operations and a solid background for additional business courses
Perfect for: anyone interested in business basics or business careers
9991A, 9991B - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS: 2 Terms / 4 Credits, Grade 12 [Watch Course Video] [Work Based Learning Experiences Comparison]
This course is scheduled for 2 blocks for 2 terms (4 credits): 9991A: Principles of Management and 9991B: Economics. Students are eligible to earn 3 college credits from North Hennepin Community College which can be transferred to many colleges/universities around the country. In this class, student will see how managers of today’s firms operate in a global environment and must be prepared to quickly react to changing business and market conditions. As a result, the study of economics and business management offers a perfect combination of theory and application. Business management is the study of how for-profit and non-profit organizations are structured and how they interact with each other, their customers, and the government. Economics is the study of how society allocates scarce resources. Global events have shown that organizational survival does not only depend on sound business management, but also on how well one can identify emerging trends, make sense of government policies, and adapt to changing external economic forces in order to optimize limited resources to create opportunities for future growth. Throughout the class students will visit many different types of businesses, receive information from numerous business leaders, partner with local businesses and mentors to apply critical thinking skills as they complete these hands-on real-world learning projects. In addition, students will conduct research on real-life problems/policy issues facing organizations in the 21st century, and work to develop timely and applicable solutions.
9981 - CTE INTERNSHIP/APPRENTICESHIP: 2 Terms / 2 Credits, Grades 11-12 [Work Based Learning Experiences Comparison]
Prerequisite: Introductory level related course
This capstone course is for juniors and seniors in CTE programs that are looking to further their education and skills. Students will gain valuable PAID work experience with a local company after they complete an in-person employability training. Successful participants may be eligible for college credit or be invited to become a full-time employee. Students will need to provide their own transportation, apply to the program, and be willing to interview with participating companies. Internship/apprenticeship areas include: manufacturing, construction, information technology, health science, and engineering. Students who are accepted into this program will have release within their school day to participate in the internship.
STUDENT INTEREST FORM: https://forms.gle/eNqDL4Zq9L8cFdKb6