*Articulation credit is available for many WOHS business courses.  The Business Department is able to articulate with the following higher education institutions:  Davenport University and Grand Rapids Community College.  See the Business Department Chair for more information.

Accounting I

• 10-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Recommended  for college bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business

• This course meets the credit for the senior math requirement.

Accounting will prepare the student for entry-level jobs in the field of bookkeeping and accounting. The student will work with both manual and computerized accounting. This course consists of approximately 20% course content (textbook) and 80% lab (workbook and simulation set).

Accounting II

• 11-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Required background course: Accounting I with a "B" or better average.

• This course meets the credit for the senior math requirement. 

Accounting II is for the student who shows an interest in accounting as a possible future occupation or secondary field of study at the post-secondary level. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have increased his/her ability to deal with accounting situations on a higher level. The course consists of approximately 20% course content (textbook) and 80% lab (workbook) and an advanced simulation set. 

Personal Finance 

• 10th -12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Some sections will be offered as a Virtual Course

• This course meets .5 credit toward the senior math requirement

This course will expose students to the exciting world of personal finance.  Students will focus on income and expense management, budgets, banking services (checking accounts) credit, loans, saving, and investing.  Course work will include projects and simulations through the use of word processing and spreadsheet software as well as online resources.  Students in this class will learn how to make wise decisions with regard to their personal economic well being.

Advanced Personal Finance

• 10th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Required background course: Personal Finance

• This course meets .5 credit toward the senior math requirement

Advanced Personal Finance will build on topics covered in Personal Finance.  Students will study tax preparation, renting a residence, buying a residence, investment options (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), retirement planning, credit laws, calculating credit costs, insurance, and the career of a financial planner.  Course work will include projects and simulations through the use of word processing and spreadsheet software as well as online resources.  This course will help students to make wise decisions in regards to their personal finances in the future.

Business Management I

• 11th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Recommended for college bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business         

This course provides an understanding of how business organizations work and are managed. Students will examine how the field of management is structured, the history of management, careers in management, ethics and social responsibility, business laws, how managers communicate, and how managers make decisions.

Business Management II

• 11th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Recommended for college bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business

Students will explore the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and staffing.  Students will examine the various leadership roles of management.  Students will also discuss the importance of effective management of people and the proper motivational techniques to use in the work world.  Students will utilize a variety of real life business case studies in order to apply business content they are learning in the classroom.

Marketing I

• 10th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Recommended for college or career bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business or Marketing

• Class is eligible for VPAA credit

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing marketing and business in college or as a career. Marketing students will have the opportunity to earn a Customer Service certification, Transcripted and Articulated college credit.  Course topics include startup business development, design professional pitches, sales, social media marketing, business development, product/service management and build professional work skills . Students are encouraged to become members of our WO DECA chapter, a student organization designed to prepare students for the fields of marketing, management, hospitality and finance. Students will be required to work shifts as employees of the WO Zone, our school store.  

School Store Management/Advanced Marketing

• 11th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Required background course:   Marketing I and/or Business Management I & II with a “B-” or better

• Recommended background course:  Accounting I

This course is designed for aspiring leaders who hope to manage or operate a business one day. Students will take a deep dive into building self awareness around their unique areas of talent and refine their leadership styles, they will work in teams in one of our business departments and become experts in that area of operations.  Students are encouraged to participate in DECA and align competitive events with their area of expertise to take their skill set to the next level. Opportunities to earn a Sales certification and Transcripted or Articulated college credit are available to all students.  This course is for you if you are interested in a hands on expereince where you will walk away with problem solving, group decision-making and critical thinking skills vital to success in the business world. All students will be required to work at home games and events as well as manage and train staff during lunch work shifts. Students are required to dress professionally once a month and complete work shifts as employees of the WO Zone, our school store. 

Personal Computers

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• This course meets .5 credit toward the senior math requirement

• Recommended for all college bound students

This course is designed to expose students to working on desktop computers using software applications.  Students will develop and expand their abilities in the areas of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint & Canva), database (Access).  Students will build professional workplace skills and explore careers a professional portfolio.

IB Business Management SL

• 11th or 12th grade

• Two Semester Course

• Recommended for college-bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business

• This course meets the credit toward senior math requirement.

• Teacher Verification of Readiness required for enrollment

Students will learn the dynamic nature of businesses and organizations throughout the world. Students will explore how and why organizations are formed; how to read and analyze financial statements; the roles of individuals and groups in business; various marketing strategies, and current challenges business organizations face. Specific units covered will include Business Organizations, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, and Operations Management. This course is appropriate for students who plan to major or minor in business as part of their college/university program of study.  

SL Students will complete the Internal Assessment, a written research project (maximum of 1,800 words). The research project is about a real issue or problem facing a particular organization.

IB Business Management HL

• 11th and 12th grade

• Four Semester Course

• Recommended for college-bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business

• This course meets the credit toward senior math requirement.

• Teacher Verification of Readiness required for enrollment

Students will learn the dynamic nature of businesses and organizations throughout the world. Students will explore how and why organizations are formed; how to read and analyze financial statements; the roles of individuals and groups in business; various marketing strategies, and current challenges business organizations face. Specific units covered will include Business Organizations, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, and Operations Management. This course is appropriate for students who plan to major or minor in business as part of their college/university program of study.

HL Students will complete the Internal Assessment, a written research project (maximum of 1,800 words). The research project is about a real issue or problem facing a particular organization.

Courses in our Academic Archive

The following courses are not currently offered:

Entrepreneurship

***NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED***

• 11th-12th grade

• Elective

• One Semester

• Recommended for college bound students wishing to pursue a major in Business

• DECA membership encouraged

This course will not be offered in 2024-25

When offered, this course is designed for the student who hopes to own/operate their own business one day.  Students will build on the principles of entrepreneurship and develop an individualized business plan for a business of their choice along with participation in the DECA program.  Instruction will also include an in depth look at financing, buying, marketing, sales, and customer service.  Students will be required to complete a job shadow and solicit guest speakers to add input to the class.  Once students complete their plan, they will need to meet with a financial officer to receive feedback on their performance.  All students must participate in DECA activities from both the instructor and outside business consultants.

Advanced Personal Computers

***NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED***

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• One Semester

• Required background course:  Personal Computing with a C- or better

• This course meets .5 credit toward the senior math requirement

• Recommended for all college bound students

This course will not be offered in 2023-24

This course develops advanced techniques in word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet (Excel), charting, database (Access), desktop publishing, and presentation software (PowerPoint).

Accounting III

***NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED***

• 12th grade

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Required background course: Accounting II with a “B” or better average.

• This course meets the credit for the senior math requirement. 

This course will not be offered in 2023-24

Accounting III is for the student who shows an interest in accounting as a future occupation or field of study.  This course is structured for students who are self-directed learners.  The course consists of approximately 20% course content (textbook) and 80% lab (workbook) and a simulation set.