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500 PERSONAL FINANCE - 9/12 S 5 Credits Description: Learn how to make good money decisions and become financially independent. Learn to save, invest and budget to maintain a good standard of living. Students will gain knowledge of good economic decision-making through the study of economics, consumerism, banking, saving and investments, credit, taxes and risk management (insurance).

Prerequisites: None

501 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - 10/12 S 5 Credits

Description: Are you interested in knowing how businesses succeed worldwide? Do you want to prepare yourself for an international career? Learn how businesses meet the challenges of culture, political and business differences. International economies, financing, social/cultural differences and career opportunities will be explored.

Prerequisites: None

502 ACCOUNTING I – 10/12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Accounting is the universal language of business. Give yourself the tools to be successful in business by learning accounting as well as how to make a profit. This course teaches recording of financial transactions through manual and computerized problems. Spreadsheet applications and industry software are included. All college business majors are required to take college accounting. This course prepares you for college level accounting.

Prerequisite: None

503 ACCOUNTING II - 11/12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Take your understanding of accounting to the next level. This course expands your ability to analyze and interpret financial data. You will broaden your understanding of assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity accounts. Accounting II is strongly recommended for students planning college study in business fields.

Prerequisites: Accounting I

KEYBOARDING and INPUT TECHNOLOGY - 9/12 S 5 Credits

(formerly Computer Keyboarding)

Description: Reduce the amount of time it takes to key your papers on the computer! You will learn to format letters, papers, and reports while developing speed and accuracy. This course will provide the keyboarding skills students need for personal use, as well as introduce them to keyboarding for the workplace. Students will be introduced to graphics integration and e-mail protocol.

Prerequisites: None

506 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - 9/12 S 5 Credits

Description: Are you interested in computers? Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they complete projects using a variety of computer software. Students will scan and import graphics, use the Internet, develop web pages, use e-mail systems, understand computer ethics, explore input technologies and learn desktop publishing fundamentals. Keyboarding skills are recommended.

Prerequisite: None

507 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - 11/12 S 5 Credits

Description: Learn effective written and oral business communication skills. Units of study include, but are not limited to the following: e-mail etiquette; international communication; listening skills; business letter writing, grammar and punctuation; business presentation; career development; teamwork; communication; and web page development.

Prerequisites:None

508 BUSINESS PROCEDURES AND TECHNOLOGY - 10/12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Business Procedures and Technology will help students develop skills, concepts, and applications used in business today and to prepare for employment opportunities in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Students will use computers and other technology to complete assignments.

Prerequisites: Keyboarding and Input Technology (formerly Computer Keyboarding). Students must be enrolled in the Business Procedures Internship if they plan to work at a part-time job and receive school credit. Students will use their skills and knowledge from the Business Procedures class on their jobs.

509 BUSINESS PROCEDURES AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP - 11/12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Prepare for employment through classroom instruction and supervised related on-the-job training in a local business. The school coordinates both experiences. Students who perform satisfactorily receive school credit and are paid an hourly wage by the business. Students may obtain a part-time job through the teacher or they may seek one on their own. The business skills students need to use on the job can include customer service, cashiering, counter-related skills, accounting, record keeping, filing, photocopying, or other related business skills.

Prerequisites: The student must be enrolled in Business Procedures and Technology class. If students have taken this course previously, they may enroll in any business course with permission of the Business Procedures Internship instructor.

510 BUSINESS LAW - 11/12 S 5 Credits

Description: Explore principles and legal concepts used to make business decisions through the use of case studies, current events, guest speakers and classroom activities. This course will include a study of the legal system, law for minors, personal injury/torts, discrimination, contracts and other legal topics.

Prerequisites: None

511 FASHION MARKETING - 11/12 Y 10 Credits

Description: What’s hot in fashion? Learn how marketing influences what you wear. Explore the wide range of careers in the apparel industry. Emphasis will be on applying basic marketing; pricing, promotion, location analysis and product development, to the fashion market place. Students will study current fashion trends, designers, buying, fashion shows, and apparel management strategies. Students may take part in DECA, a co-curricular marketing club that emphasizes leadership, civic activities, career simulation competition and social activities.

Prerequisites: None

512 MARKETING I - 11/12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Eighty percent of all jobs require marketing related skills. Learn how a product/service moves from the initial stages of an idea to you as a consumer. Students will explore the basic functions of marketing: economics, pricing, promotion, product planning and place. This course is recommended for all students who plan to study business administration in college, future entrepreneurs, and those wishing to explore marketing careers. Students have the opportunity to participate in DECA, a marketing club, which emphasizes leadership, civic activities, career simulation competition and social activities.

Prerequisite: None

513 MARKETING II – 12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Marketing II students apply the principles of marketing in a variety of activities. Students will develop a market research analysis of local business and promotional or business start-up plans. Students will use modern technology and computers to develop and make formal presentations. This course will include career guidance and study for preparation for a career in business. Students again will be able to take part in DECA, a co-curricular marketing club, that emphasizes leadership, civic activities, career simulation competition and social activities.

Prerequisite: Marketing I or Fashion Marketing

514 MARKETING INTERNSHIP - 12 Y 10 Credits

Description: Marketing Internship is designed to provide students with marketing related work in communications with Marketing II class. Through a part-time position, a student can enhance his/her skills in such areas as advertising, cashiering, customer service, display, employer and employee relationships, pricing, sales and stock keeping. Students must work an average of 10 hours per week to receive credit.

Prerequisite: Students must enroll in both Marketing II and Marketing Internship.

519 ADVANCED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS – 9/12 S 5 Credits

Description: Would you like to use your computer skills to get a job? This course gives students experience in integrating computer projects using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and publisher software, which might be encountered in a high tech company. Students will also get experience in multi-media projects using movie software. They will also gain web development experience using web software with graphics and animation capabilities. The emphasis is advanced integrated use of software leading to employment. Students will build a portfolio while developing electronic projects for class. School or community computer projects may also be provided to the Advanced Computer Technology Applications students. This course does not require a computer language/programming background.

Prerequisites: Computer Technology Applications

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