• BUSINESS

     

    502   PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
    Grades 10-12
    One Trimester, 1 Credit

    Personal Financial Responsibility addresses the identification and management of personal financial resources to meet the financial needs and wants of individuals and families, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, and maintenance factors. This course helps students build skills in financial responsibility and decision making; analyze personal standards, needs, wants, and goals; identify sources of income, saving and investing; understand banking, budgeting, record-keeping and managing risk, insurance and credit card debt. A project-based approach and applications through authentic settings such as work-based observations and service learning experiences are appropriate. Direct, concrete applications of mathematics proficiencies in projects are encouraged. Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas.

    • Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

     

    503   BUSINESS MATH
    Grades 10-12
    Two Trimesters, 2 Credits
    Required Prerequisite: Algebra I

    Business Math is a course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. A solid understanding of math including algebra, basic geometry, statistics, and probability provides the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and management. Counts as an Elective or Directed Elective for all diplomas.

    • Fulfills a Mathematics requirement for the General Diploma only
    • Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

     

    534   INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    Grades 9-12
    One Trimester, 1 Credit

    Introduction to Entrepreneurship provides an overview of what it means to be an Entrepreneur. Students will learn about starting and operating a business, marketing products and services, and how to find resources to help in the development of a new venture. This course is ideal for students interested in starting their own business; art gallery, salon, restaurant, etc. Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas. 

     

    579   WEB DESIGN
    Grades 9-12
    One Trimester, 1 Credit

    Web Design is a course that provides instruction in the principles of web design using HTML/XHTML and current/emerging software programs. Areas of instruction include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design techniques, software integration, and publishing. Instructional strategies should include peer teaching, collaborative instruction, project-based learning activities, and school community projects. Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas. 

     

    Business Management Pathway
    Students sign up for all three courses throughout their high school career: Principles of Business Management, Management Fundamentals, and Accounting Fundamentals in order to complete the Business Management Pathway & earn Technical Honors in this area.  

    4562 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Dual Credit through Ivy Tech: CINS 101 ) 
    Grade 9-12
    1 Trimester, 2 Periods, 2 Credits

    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. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification may also be offered during this course.

     

    7143 MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS  (Dual Credit through Ivy Tech: BUSN 105 )  
    Grades: 10-12
    1 Trimester, 2 Periods, 2 Credits
    Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management

    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.

     

    4524 ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS 
    Grades: 10-12
    1 Trimester, 2 Periods, 2 Credits
    Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management

    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.