ACCOUNTING 1 (3779)
Open to grades 10, 11, and 12
1 credit
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)
Open to grades 11 and 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
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* (3719V and 3755V)
1 credit
A study of the legal framework in which American business functions and the free enterprise system in a democratic society. Students analyze the alliance between capitalism and democracy and the fundamental concepts of the various players in the economic system. Topics covered 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.
*This course may substitute for either United States Government or Economics.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3707)
1 credit
Examines areas, including business organization, ethical and legal responsibilities, communication, decision-making, personnel, safety, professional development, and related careers. Students 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.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING (3741)
1 credit
Prerequisite: Document Design and Production or Microcomputer Applications 1
The student will develop skills in electronic publishing design, layout, composition, and photojournalism. Content provides the opportunity to acquire marketable skills and to prepare for gainful employment and or entry into postsecondary education in the graphic communications industry. Problem-solving projects simulate those found in the graphic communications industry.
DOCUMENT DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (3775/3727) or (3775V/3727V)
1 credit (Cannot be taken if you have had any other computer class.)
*This course articulates at selected colleges for 3 credit hours of BUS S111-Keyboarding Word Processing. Designed to develop keyboarding skills, layout, and production of business and academic documents. Formatting, typography, and layout design concepts are applied in the production of business letters, forms, reports, and tables. Industry production standards using Microsoft applications are emphasized. Simulated projects are used to develop
problem-solving skills.
e-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3704)
Open to Grades 11 and 12
1 credit
Addresses the use of the Internet as a means of developing business communications, ethics, security issues, and on-line research methods with a focus on education and career planning, electronic resumes, and work portfolios. Students research and develop a plan that will lead them toward their career goals and make them competitive in a continuously changing workplace.
INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN (3746)
1 credit
Prerequisite: Document Design and Production or Microcomputer Applications 1
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.
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (3718) or (3718V)
1 credit
Pre-requisite: Document Design & Production or *acceptable grade on 8th Grade Proficiency Test Teaches intermediate skills using current Microsoft applications. Includes the study of Internet skills, word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, desktop publishing, multimedia presentation design, Web pages, and networking functions. Students learn marketable skills and work toward industry recognized MOUS Certification. Multi-tasking,
prioritizing and time-management skills will be stressed utilizing project-based assignments. *Proficiency Test: Must have scored 80 or above on the written portion of the 8th Grade Proficiency Test and have a minimum speed of 30 net wpm.
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2 (3730/3730V)
1 credit
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications 1
Board-approved materials fee may be collected.
An advanced course in which students learn necessary skills in problem solving, using a variety of input technologies such as advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition. The course focuses on
accountability, competency, and MOUS Certification preparation. Students work toward the attainment of high—level employable competencies.
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS (3709)
1 credit
Designed for students interested in acquiring introductory business information for personal use and as an initial course for students planning a career in business. Course content emphasizes consumerism, financial management, insurance, and career opportunities.
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL (3757)
Open to grades 11 and 12
1 credit
This capstone course incorporates all areas of the business technology courses. Using a simulated business environment, students develop a product and market it online to other students around the world. First semester students
enter at the training level where students taking the second semester will enter at the management level and will be supervising the first semester positions. The only difference between the VE and an actual business is that no material
goods are produced or legal tender exchanged.
WEB PAGE DESIGN 1 - FOUNDATIONS (3758/3758V)
Open to grades 10, 11, and 12
1 credit
Pre-requisite: Document Design & Production or *acceptable grade on 8th Grade Proficiency Test
Provides students with work-related Web design skills needed for advancement into post-secondary education or industry. Course content includes an introduction to: Internet basics (Web browsers, e-mail, search engines, e-commerce), creating Web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and networking (LANS, WANS, servers). The course skills and objectives provide for and follow the framework provided for the Certified Internet Webmaster “Foundations Series” national certification examination.
*Proficiency Test: Must have scored 80 or above on the written portion of the 8th Grade Proficiency Test and have a minimum speed of 30 net wpm.
WEB PAGE DESIGN 2 - SITE DESIGN (3759/3759V)
1 credit
Prerequisite: Web Page Design 1 - Foundations
Designed to build on skills learned in Web Page Design 1, this course teaches students how to create and manage Web sites. Commercial Web design software is used to edit graphic images for the Web, create animation, and incorporate multimedia into Web pages. The course skills and objectives provide for and follow the framework provided for the Certified Internet Webmaster “Site Designer” national certification examination.