Course Descriptions

ACCOUNTING 1  (3779)  

1 credit

Open to grades 10,11,12

Provides students with fundamental accounting skills and theories, introducing students to accounting terms, the accounting equation, and the use of accounting in business transactions.  General and specialized journals, subsidiary ledgers, worksheets, and financial statements are taught for sole proprietorship partnerships and corporations.  Payroll and taxes are introduced along with related banking activities.  Simulation sets are used to reinforce accounting procedures.  Some automation will be incorporated.

ACCOUNTING 2  (3780) (new)

1 credit

Prerequisite:   Accounting 1

Open to grades 11,12

Advanced course designed to develop skills in specialized accounting procedures such as control systems, cost accounting, managerial accounting and fundamental auditing procedures.  Automation is incorporated in this class.

AMERICAN BUSINESS LEGAL SYSTEMS/BUSINESS ECONOMICS (3705/3705V) and (3749/3749V) (HQ)

1 Credit – Satisfies the Wilson County requirement for either US Government or Economics

The American Business Legal Systems course provides students with an understanding of the legal framework in which American business functions and the free enterprise system in a democratic society. Students will analyze the alliance between capitalism and democracy and the fundamental concepts of the various players in the economic system. Topics include the production, marketing and distribution of goods and services, as well as the roles of financial institutions, the government and the individual within the free enterprise system. Students will explore various careers related to the economy. International trade and economics are become an integral part of business economics.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3707)

1 Credit

Students in Business Management will develop a foundation in the many activities, problems, and decisions that are intrinsic to the management of a successful business, as well as an appreciation for the importance of these responsibilities. Areas to be examined include business organization, ethical and legal responsibilities, communication, decision-making, personnel, safety, professional development and related careers.

e-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS  (3704) (new)

Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills with a minimum of 30 wpm.

This class will address the use of the Internet as a means of developing concepts, written and oral business communications, and on-line research methods with a focus on educational and career planning, electronic resumes and work portfolios. Students will research and develop a plan that will lead them toward their career goals and be competitive in a continuously changing workplace.  Students will explore multiple career paths, building on the inter-relatedness between occupations. This course will encompass an individual’s total lifestyle-education, occupation, and social responsibility.

C++ COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (3723)

1 Credit

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to C++ programming. The student will utilize the commands, statements, and procedures of this language to develop computer programs.

DOCUMENT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (3710/3775) or (3710V/3775V)

1 credit         

*This class articulates at the college level for 3 credit hours of BUS S111-Keyboarding Word Processing. (See Business Department for more information.)

Designed to develop student keyboarding skills, layout, and production of business and academic documents.  Students will use a variety of computer applications to increase productivity that focus on advancing touch method keyboarding skills and the numeric keypad. Industry production standards using Microsoft applications are emphasized.  Formatting, typography, and layout design concepts are applied in the production of business letters, forms, reports, and tables.  Simulated projects are used to develop problem-solving skills.

INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN (3746)

1 credit

Recommended prerequisite: Document Design and Production

Students will create various presentations that require imported data/graphics, digital audio, and video clips. It will cover electronic systems and software programs that utilize graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and video editing. Students will use scanners, digital cameras, and CD burners with computers to produce interactive multimedia presentations, which will be saved to an electronic portfolio.  Individual and team development will also be stressed using project-based activities.

MICROSOFT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I  (3730) or (3730V) (Formerly IMS 1)

1 credit         

Recommended Prerequisite: Document Design and Production

*This course articulates at selected colleges for 3 credit hours of CIS 100. (See Business Department for more information.)

Teaches intermediate skills using current Microsoft applications.  Includes the study of Internet skills, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, desktop publishing, multimedia presentation design, and networking functions. Students learn marketable skills and work toward industry recognized MOUS Certification. Multitasking, prioritizing and time-management skills will be stressed utilizing project-based assignments.

MICROSOFT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2  (3730A/3730AV) (Formerly IMS 2)

1 credit

Prerequisite: MICROSOFT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1

*This course articulates at selected colleges for 3 credit hours. (See Guidance Counselor for more information.)

This is a capstone course in which students will learn necessary skills in problem solving using current and emerging integrated technology to include a variety of input technologies such as advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse in the production of mailable business documents. The course focuses on accountability, competency and Expert MOUS Certification. Students work toward the attainment of high-level employable competencies in areas, which may include (but are not limited to) integrated software applications, computer systems, communication systems, networking, ethical issues, human relations, leadership, self-management, and workplace management.

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS (3709)  

1 credit