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Title:
Business Education Electives |
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| Subject/s:
Business |
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Description:
The Business department offers a variety of electives for students who may be looking to: a) improve their computer skills, b) gain information about careers in business, or c) prepare themselves for a career in the business field.
Below is the recommended progression through the business and computer classes offered by the Business department. Not all possible course sequences have been shown. Students who are comfortable with a computer will want to start the computer sequence with the keyboarding class.
All students are required to complete 0.5 credit of computers. The following courses satisfy that requirement: Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding, Applied Computer Technology and Advanced Computer Technology (11th and 12th graders only). These courses may be taken at any time, but it is strongly recommended students take a computer course during their freshman year. CTC students MUST take it during their freshman year or they will not be eligible to go to CTC. Students planning to pursue a career in the business field are urged to take computer courses throughout their high school experience |
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Title:
Introduction to Business |
Course #:
9580 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Introduction to Business is a beginning level class. The students learn money management skills, how to use credit wisely, and consumer shopping skills. They also study the economy, national and local business activity, future career trends, insurance, communications, and the role of government in business. Because of its wide range of basic business topics, the course is especially valuable to student planning to take business courses in high school and/or college. However, both personal business topics and job-related topics are valuable to all high school students. |
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Title:
Personal Financial Management |
Course #:
0510 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
In Personal Financial Management, students learn how to prepare a wide range of financial records for personal use; and they become familiar with the procedures related to personal money management. Although Personal Financial Management is an elective course offered through the Business Department, it is a fundamental course that helps all students deal with their personal finances. Students learn how to maintain checking and savings accounts, how to prepare personal budgets and keep track of money received and spent; and where to protect their personal ownership records. In addition, Personal Financial Management provides students with many valuable consumer skills. Students learn about the importance of using credit wisely, the expense of using credit, and the
effective management of credit. (Accounting I may be elected after taking Personal Financial Management. Personal Financial Management may NOT be taken concurrently with Accounting I. The student who successfully completes Accounting I may NOT elect Personal Financial Management.) |
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Title:
Applied Computer Technology |
Course #:
9550 |
| Subject/s:
Business, Science and Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
Keyboarding |
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Description:
Applied Computer Technology expands previous computer training such as keyboarding and information processing skills. Students will create documents with detailed formatting, data base files, spreadsheets, and presentation projects using current application software. Applied Computer Technology will prepare students for entry-level jobs and entry-level college courses. |
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Title:
Keyboarding |
Course #:
9560 |
| Subject/s:
Business, Science and Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Keyboarding is taught directly at the personal computer. This course teaches proper alphabetic and numeric touch keyboarding skills. Keyboarding applications will include composing at the keyboard, personal and business letters, centering exercises, and term paper formatting. Introduction to Choices computer software is also included. This course is particularly recommended for college bound students as well as vocational and business students desiring computer-keyboarding skills. |
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Title:
Introduction to Computer |
Course #:
9570 |
| Subject/s:
Business, Science and Technology |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This basic course will provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills needed to utilize the technology available at the high school. Students will review how to use the computer network, application software available on the computers, and saving documents. Students will develop a working knowledge of career software, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and Internet browsers. THIS COURSE CANNOT BE SCHEDULED IF THE STUDENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY PASSED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES WITH A GRADE OF “C” OR HIGHER: KEYBOARDING, APPLIED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, ADVANCED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, OR ANY COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES. |
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Title:
Workforce Preparation |
Course #:
9530 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Exploring one’s personal interests and abilities during high school years is an excellent way to start preparing for the world of work. Taking this course early in high school gives students the opportunity to plan for their futures. Units studied include: employment trends, specific career research, training and education requirements, job application processes, employment interview techniques, work ethics, and being a TQW (Total Quality Worker). In cooperation with the guidance counselors, students will also explore their individual career interests and talents. Taking this course will enable students to become ideal candidates for any job shadowing experience that may become available. |
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Title:
Accounting I |
Course #:
1500 |
| Subject/s:
Business, Mathematics |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Accounting I has been designed to teach the student how to prepare, read, and interpret simple business reports and financial statements. The student will master the techniques necessary to keep a set of books for a sole proprietorship and partnership. Automated accounting procedures are also introduced along with "hands on" accounting experiences. The course is highly recommended for the college bound student preparing for a business administration career. (The accounting student may take Business Financial Management or Personal Financial Management prior to Accounting I, but these courses can NOT be scheduled after the successful completion of Accounting I.) |
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Title:
Business Financial Management |
Course #:
0520 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Business Financial Management is designed to serve students with a broad range of abilities, needs, and career objectives. In this course, students learn how to prepare a variety of financial records for small and large business firms--sales, payroll, inventory, purchases, and cash receipts and cash payments records. In addition, Business Financial Management students learn the fundamental concepts and procedures of accounting. (Accounting I may be elected after taking Business Financial Management. Business Financial Management may NOT be taken concurrently with Accounting I. The student who successfully completes Accounting I may NOT elect Business Financial Management.) |
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Title:
Business and Personal Law |
Course #:
1560 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Business and Personal Law's major emphasis will be in contract law - the ground rules we use to define our private rights and duties. The course will include an introduction to criminal, civil and procedural law. The student will also learn about problems in society, classifications of crimes, trial procedures, the law of negligence, marriage and divorce, rental agreements, and other consumer and family issues related to the law. |
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Title:
Legal and Medical Terminology |
Course #:
9540 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Students will be exposed to the vocabulary of both professions by working with root words and variations. Students will learn the basic vocabularies and learn to write using said vocabulary. Students will read medical essays and translate them both verbally and in writing to be understood on an eighth or ninth grade reading level. Students will be given the opportunity to talk with paralegals and medical secretaries about their specific professional areas, their training, and their need for upgrading their skills. Students will learn to recognize various information forms (deed, will, transfer of title, insurance reports, etc.) and receive instructions on how to fill them out either on paper or on line. Various proofreading skills will be examined - this is of particular importance in both these professional fields. |
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Title:
Marketing |
Course #:
0540 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Course Description: Students will be exposed to a wide array of marketing functions. These functions will include marketing impacts on society and economics, competition, E-commerce, developing new products and services, promotion and advertising, and identifying effective communication within the business and in public relations. This course will build on these ideals and enable the student to learn how businesses use marketing planning and strategies to increase effectiveness and profits. Students in turn will be able to make improved purchasing decisions and thus become a wise consumer. |
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Title:
Business Ownership |
Course #:
0530 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course will increase the students’ knowledge of creating, owning, and operating a business. Students will select a business of interest and research that business, looking at the need for such a business and the developing of the business by building a “Business Plan.” The “Business Plan” will be developed at various stages through class lectures, assignments, and projects. As each project is completed, the “Business Plan” will be created. The course will look at the following aspects of entrepreneurship: creating, researching, managing, marketing, and advertising. Students will use basic accounting principles, general business information, and computer skills to develop their business |
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Title:
Investing |
Course #:
1510 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to the wide array of investment opportunities in today’s world. This course stresses saving for college, managing your debt, and a wide array of personal investing options such as savings accounts, stocks and bonds, mutual funds, real estate and IRA’s—both traditional and Roth. Also included in the course will be planning finances for future endeavors such as retirement. |
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Title:
Advanced Computer Technology |
Course #:
1550 |
| Subject/s:
Business, Science and Technology |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
Keyboarding |
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Description:
Advanced Computer Technology is a software overview course. Students learn to create a variety of electronic communications using our most current software packages. Instructional units include (but are not limited to): desktop publishing (newsletters, letterhead, pamphlets, etc.), slide presentations (effective slide show content and technical preparation) and web page design. Student projects expand technical knowledge and develop creative design skills |
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Title:
Accounting II |
Course #:
2500 |
| Subject/s:
Business |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Accounting I |
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Description:
Accounting II will develop skills essential to accounting practice, to recognize and apply proper principles to any system of keeping records for business transactions, and to gain a knowledge and understanding of business papers pertaining to the principles of partnership and corporate accounting. Automated accounting systems are introduced and use is made of the computer. |
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Title:
Business English |
Course #:
2140 |
| Subject/s:
Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Business |
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Grade/s:
12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
Business English, taken instead of English 12, can be elected by seniors who are specializing in business education, anticipating a business career, and/or planning to attend a business, trade, or technical school. This course stresses a variety of communication skills: listening, speaking, all-purpose and technical writing, researching, evaluating, and proofreading, and editing. A research paper or a simulation project will be required |
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