Computer Applications for Business - BU100 

Grade Levels:             9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:           Semester, 1 Period

Credit:                         0.50 BUS

Students in Computer Applications for Business will master the core technology skills needed to be successful in high school, college and the workforce.  Students will use Microsoft Office to create word documents, spreadsheets, graphs, and presentations. Students will acquire digital literacy and online safety skills essential for their professional careers. If you are interested in taking this as a college course, please see Computer Concepts and Applications. This course counts as a Technology elective for students pursuing a STEM Honors diploma. 

Business Foundations - BU120

Grade Level:            9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:        Semester, 1 period

Credits:                    0.50 BUS

Students will be introduced to business and economics through a broad overview of the different disciplines within the business field. Students will explore the global economy, social and government responsibility, social media communications, and business ethics. Course activities and project-based learning experiences will provide students an opportunity to research business careers including Management, Human Resources, Economics, Marketing, Sales, Accounting, and Finance.

Introduction to Computer Programming - IT110

Grade Levels:         9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:      Semester, 1 Period

Credit:                    0.50 BUS

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming/coding. This hands-on course will require using logical and critical thinking skills during the comprehensive semester. You will learn basic computer science skills that will help jump start an interest in higher level coding and programming. Students will explore the structure of programming, input and output, data types and structures, logical operations and loops using languages such as Scratch and Python.  The class is designed as a lab/lecture/programming class with the emphasis on programming and debugging. Students mastering this course content will be poised to be successful in AP Computer Science A. This course counts as a Technology elective for students pursuing a STEM Honors Diploma.

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Financial Accounting - BU127

Grade Levels:           10, 11, 12

Course Length:          Year, 1 period

Credit:                         1.0 BUS

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing business as a career. Students will be introduced to manual as well as computerized methods of accounting during the course of the year. Students will track, record, summarize, and report a business’s financial transactions. Students will expand their accounting knowledge by gaining a broader understanding of the financial activities of departmental and corporate accounting. Students will gain understanding of the financial sustainability of a corporation, as well as studying advanced accounting principles, specialized journals and tax calculations. 

Introduction to Management - BU133

Grade Level:              10, 11, 12

Course Length:          Year, 1 period

Credits:                      1.0 BUS

Recommended:      Business Foundations, Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services

Students will apply management and motivation theories to plan, organize and direct staff toward goal achievement. They will learn to manage a workforce, lead change, and build relationships with employees and customers. Students will use technology to analyze the internal and external business environment, determine trends impacting business, and examine risks threatening organizational success. Ethical challenges, project management and strategic planning will also be addressed.

Financial Literacy - FL101

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Semester, 1 Period

Credit: 0.50 FIN

This introductory course will expose students to the major segments of the financial environment. Students will take on the role of consumers and engage in a wide array of personal finance and business experiences such as understanding income, checking and saving accounts, buying wisely, perils related to credit, and investing and establishing a financial plan to accomplish goals.

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College Credit Plus courses allow students to earn credit from both Westerville City Schools and Columbus State Community College while attending class on the high school campus.

CCP Customer Services and Sales - BU132

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Semester, 1 Period

Credits: 1.00 high school and 3 semester college hours

1.25 Weighted grade BUS

Prerequisites: Business Foundations, Fundamentals of Business and Administrative Services 

Must have an intent form on file and meet CSCC course placement requirements.

Students will be introduced to the sales process and the key role that sales activities play in any consumer or commercial business endeavor. The course deals with the basic components of selling including understanding customer psychology and building customer relationships. This course also emphasizes the important issues facing customer service providers and customer service managers in business. Special emphasis is placed on the mastery of specific skills and analyzing customer attitudes and behaviors to determine the tasks required to deliver excellent customer service. Students will need to enroll in Columbus State Community College to participate. Dual credit will be provided for MKTG 1230 offered at CSCC.

CCP FMGT1101: Personal Finance - BU401

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Course Length: Semester, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 high school and 3 semester college hours

1.25 Weighted grade FIN

Prerequisite: Must have an intent form on file and meet CSCC placement requirements.

Students will develop a lifetime program of money management for the individual. Topics such as budgets, savings, job search, buying a house, insurance, mutual funds, stock market, real estate investments, taxes, and estate planning are covered. Students will be able to write a basic personal financial plan. Students will need to enroll in Columbus State Community College (CSCC) to participate. Dual credit will be provided for FMGT 1101 offered at CSCC.

This course meets the Financial Literacy .5 credit required for the 2026 graduation cohort and beyond.  

CCP BMGT2231: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship - BU510

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Course Length: Semester, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 and 3 semester college hours

1.25 Weighted grade BUS

Prerequisite: Must have an intent form on file and meet CSCC placement requirements.

This course introduces the fundamental considerations in starting a new small business venture. Additionally, the course focuses on selected critical aspects of a feasibility study and business plan. Areas include: market research and analysis, identifying sources of revenue, location analysis, pricing, and determining the feasibility of an opportunity. It is recommended that the student complete COLS 1100 before enrolling in this course. 

CCP MKTG1120: Branding - BU520

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Course Length: Semester, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 high school and 3 semester college hours

1.25 Weighted grade BUS

Prerequisite: Must have an intent form on file and meet CSCC placement requirements.

This course deals with brands, why they are important, what they represent to consumers, and what they represent to the firms that manage them as invaluable intangible assets. In this course we will study both theory and practice through textbook readings, course materials, case studies, exercises, and other assessments. 

CCP - BMGT1101: Principles of Business- BU 125

Grade Levels: 9-12

Course Length:  Semester, 1 period

Credit: 1.0 and 3 semester college credit hours BUS

1.25 weighted grade

Prerequisite: must have intent form on file and meet CSCC course placement requirements. 

Students will gain an in-depth view of the different disciplines within business that will impact their personal and professional lives. This course provides an overview of the various functions and activities of business enterprises. Marketing, human resources, accounting and finance, and operations are examined. Additionally, the topics of globalization and economics are covered. Students will need to enroll in Columbus State Community College to participate. Dual credit will be provided for BMGT 1101 offered at CSCC

CCP - CSCI1101: Computer Concepts- IT127

Grade Levels: 9-12

Course Length:  Semester, 1 period

Credit: 1.0 and 3 semester college credit hours TEC

1.25 weighted grade

Prerequisite: must have intent form on file and meet CSCC course placement requirements. 

Computer Concepts and Applications provides students an opportunity to gain a working knowledge of computer concepts and the essential skills necessary for work and communication in today's society. Topics include social networking, computer security, safety, ethics, privacy, operating systems and utility programs, communications and networks, input, output, system units, storage, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software. This course counts as a Technology elective for students pursuing a STEM Honors diploma. Students will need to enroll in Columbus State Community College (CSCC) to participate. Dual credit will be provided for CSCI 1101 offered at CSCC.

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Students may earn college credit or advancement in college coursework with qualifying scores on AP and/or IB exams.

AP Computer Science Principles - BU320

Grade Level:                 10, 11, 12

Course Length:             Year, 1 Period

Credits:                         1.00

                                     1.25 Weighted grade

Recommended:            Honors Geometry or Geometry

Approximate Cost:        $97 for the AP test (optional)

Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles is designed to be equivalent to a first-year introductory college computing course. Students will develop computational thinking skills vital to success in all disciplines, including using computational tools for studying data to 

analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. Students will apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and using computer software and other technology to explore topics of interest. They will work individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and discuss and write about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society, and the world. This course counts as a Technology elective for students pursuing a STEM Honors diploma.

AP Computer Science A - BU315

Grade Levels:           11, 12

Course Length:         Year, 1 Period

Credit:                       1.00

                                  1.25 Weighted grade

Recommended:         Algebra 2

Approximate cost:      $97 for the AP test (optional)

This Advanced Placement course is the study of computer science using the Java programming language.  Topics are compatible with the material normally taught in a first-year college computer programming course and is covered at an accelerated level.  This class is for the mature student who is both willing and capable of covering computer science and programming material in this manner. Concepts include using the built-in classes, arrays, sorting, searching, recursion and designing classes. This course counts as a Technology elective for students pursuing a STEM Honors diploma.

IB Business Management SL - IB361S

Grade Levels:         11, 12

Course Length:       Year, 1 Period

Credits:                   1.00

                                1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      Successful completion of all Ohio State Tests

                                 through the end of sophomore year.

Approximate cost:   $122 for IB test (required)

Location:                  Westerville South only

International Baccalaureate Business Management Standard Level is a rigorous one-year course offered at the junior or senior level that includes the study of human interaction in a dynamic business environment.  An international perspective is used to promote the importance of cooperation among nations and the value of responsible citizenship in a global economy. Students will develop an understanding of business principles and procedures necessary for day-to-day business operations through the study of business organization and environment, marketing, operations management, finance and accounts, and human resource management.  Through the exploration of six concepts (change, culture, ethics, globalization, innovation and strategy), the business management course allows students to develop their understanding of interdisciplinary concepts from a business management perspective.

IB Business Management HL - IB361H (1st Year) / IB362H (2nd Year)

Grade Levels:         11, 12

Course Length:       2 Years, 1 Period

Credits:                   1.00 per year

                                1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      Successful completion of all Ohio State Tests

                                through the end of sophomore year.

Approximate cost:   $122 for IB test (required)

Location:                  Westerville South only

International Baccalaureate Business Management Higher Level is a rigorous two-year course beginning at the junior level that includes the study of human interaction in a dynamic business environment. An international perspective is used to promote  the importance of cooperation among nations and the value of responsible citizenship in a global economy.  Students will develop an understanding of business principles and procedures necessary for day-to-day business operations through the study of business organization and environment, marketing, operations management, finance and accounts, and human resource management. Through the exploration of six concepts (change, culture, ethics, globalization, innovation and strategy), the business management course allows students to develop their understanding of interdisciplinary concepts from a business management perspective.

IB Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) SL - IB363S (1st Year) / IB364S (2nd Year)

Grade Levels:         11, 12

Course Length:       2 Years, 1 Period

Credits:                   1.00 per year

                                1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      Successful completion of all Ohio State Tests

                                through the end of sophomore year.

Approximate cost:   $122 for IB test (required)

Location:                  Westerville South only

International Baccalaureate Information Technology in a Global Society Standard Level is a rigorous two-year course beginning at the junior level that includes the study and evaluation of the impacts of information technology (IT) on individuals and society by exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the access and use of digitized information. The aims of ITGS standard level course are to: enable the student to evaluate social and ethical considerations arising from the widespread use of IT by individuals, organizations, and societies at the local and global level; develop the student’s understanding of the capabilities of current and emerging IT systems and to evaluate their impact on a range of stakeholders; enable students to apply their knowledge of existing IT systems to various scenarios and to make informed judgements about the effects of IT developments on them; and encourage students to use their knowledge of IT systems and practice IT skills to justify IT solutions for a specified client or end-user.

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