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Business today is integrated. What does that really mean? It means that with all the technical advances and increasing globalization, new challenges and unanticipated questions arise. Business professionals need to understand the big picture of business and finance to anticipate and address these types of new challenges. A business executive needs to understand marketing, legal and management, finances, as well as possess technical literacy. Business education courses prepare students to continue their education at a postsecondary institution or begin employment immediately after high school.
COURSE LIST
Accounting 2 - Honors Q02
Students apply accounting methods to partnerships and corporations. QuickBooks software and simulations are included for students to apply accounting principles and procedures. Students taking this course are eligible to participate in a paid or unpaid internship.
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Accounting and FinanceTwo Semesters One Credit
Acing the Internship S34
Learn what it takes to secure the internship that best fits your interests, skills, and personality profile. Prepare your resume, cover letter, and polish your networking and interview skills.
Half Semester One-quarter (1/4) Credit
Business Administrative Services - Honors Q40
This course provides students with the study of information systems. Students develop managerial and technical skills for business support operations while incorporating problem- solving techniques. Students will develop interpersonal teamwork and leadership skill through business simulations to develop a high-level work ethic. Students can elect to test for the Microsoft® Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exams for certification. Seniors taking this course are eligible to participate in an internship learning experience.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Microsoft® Office, Microsoft® Office Applications (xls/dbf), Microsoft® Office Applications (doc/ppt)Two Semesters One Credit
Business and Personal Finance Q63
This course covers the fundamentals of business finance, from business ownership and financial planning to the basics of financial accounting. Students will also learn important consumer topics including budgeting and money management, banking and credit, saving and investing, and strategies for protecting financial resources.
One Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Business Law Q12
This course provides coverage of legal topics including the sources of law, the judicial system, criminal law, civil (tort) law, the formation and performance of contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code (sales transactions), competing interests of buyers and sellers (consumer law), and the ownership and transfer of personal property. Current issues such as ethics, workplace issues, and computer crime are discussed.
One Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Business Management - Honors Q61
This course includes a broad view of business objectives. It specifically emphasizes phases of organizing, financing, establishing, operating and managing a business. Management simulations and internet research activities are incorporated into this class.
One Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Career Connections Q22
Learning about careers and gaining real-world job experience provides great preparation to high school students as they plan their futures. Students in this course will learn how to effectively plan for their future incorporating both employment, education and training goals, build f inancial literacy skills, and integrate Maryland’s Skills for Success as they begin to manage their career and educational choices. A variety of career and interest assessments, as well as portfolio development, and workplace readiness skills prepare students for the work-based learning/ internship experience.
Two Semesters One Credit
Career Transitions Q83
Students in this course will apply the knowledge gained in Career Connections to the practical experience of their internship/ work-based learning placement. Students will continue to research and refine their career options through the process of self-awareness, career awareness, exploration, and preparation. In addition, students will learn how to meet employer’s expectations, use skills on the job, communicate effectively in the workplace, and learn to manage their personal finances. They will learn the components of the financial planning process as well as apply financial literacy skills towards managing personal finances.
Prerequisite(s): Q22 Career Connections.
Concurrent enrollment: S249 Workplace Immersion (Student must intern 135 hours at an approved site).Two Semesters One Credit
Conscious Capitalism (Ethics) Q843
Think like a business leader by learning the four pillars of Conscious Capitalism (Ethics) and learning the role of a company in the interdependent global marketplace.
Half Semester One-quarter (1/4) Credit
Consumer Insights Q840
How and why do people consume products, services, and experiences? Increase your knowledge of marketing and the psychology that influences consumer influence and behavior.
Half Semester One-quarter (1/4) Credit
Department Aide - Business Q87
Business Aide courses offer students the opportunity to assist instructors in preparing and organizing course curricula. Students may provide tutorial or instructional assistance to other students.
No Credit
Entrepreneurship - Honors Q34
Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business. Students will benefit from developing an appreciation for and understanding of entrepreneurship in our economy. The entrepreneurship course integrates the functional areas of business—accounting, finance, marketing, and management—and the legal and economic environments in which any new venture operates. Entrepreneurship begins with developing an appreciation for the “entrepreneurial mindset” and for the fundamentals of beginning a new business venture.
One Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Essential Computing
Prepare for college and career by sharpening your keyboarding and software application skills using Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
Half Semester One-quarter (1/4) Credit
Marketing 1 - Honors Q30
Students will develop marketing plans by analyzing customer needs and the market environment. They will learn advertising and promotion planning, as well as how to distribute products and conduct marketing research. Managerial skills will be acquired and implemented, in many cases through the operation of a school store.
Two Semesters One Credit
Marketing 2 - Honors Q31
Advertising, display, sales promotions, marketing, and operations are emphasized in this course. The economics of distribution, market research, and data processing in marketing and management occupations are included. Seniors may also participate in a paid or unpaid internship. Prerequisites: Honors Marketing 1
Two Semesters One Credit
Introduction to Microsoft Office Q50
Students will explore the concepts of word processing, databases, spreadsheets, introductory presentations and the common features of all applications. The course provides students with the basic skills needed to format academic papers and presentations. The information and skills that students learn in this introductory course prepares them for their future studies in Microsoft® Office Applications (doc/ppt) and Microsoft® Office Applications (xls/dbf).
One Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Microsoft Office Applications (doc/ppt) Q71
In this course, students will develop advanced document, word processing and presentation skills. Using Microsoft® Office Word and PowerPoint, students will acquire skills that will prepare them for future academic and workforce opportunities. The course will provide Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) certification opportunities which provide industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Microsoft® OfficeOne Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Microsoft Office Applications (xls/dbf) Q64
In this course students will develop advanced skills using spreadsheets and database software. Using Microsoft® Office Excel and Access, students will acquire skills that will prepare them for future academic and workforce opportunities. The course will provide Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) certification opportunities which provide industryleading assessments of skills and knowledge.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Microsoft® OfficeOne Semester One-half (1/2) Credit
Principles of Accounting and Finance Q01
Students are introduced to accounting through manual and computer processes in the basic accounting cycle, including accounting for payroll, merchandising, special procedures, and partnerships. Excel spreadsheets, internet connection activities, and/or accounting software with QuickBooks are used to reinforce learned concepts
Two Semesters One Credit
Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Q20
This course provides a foundational understanding of the role of business in a global society. Students will learn to analyze the functions of business, forms of business ownership, management concepts, marketing, production and distribution, and accounting and finance. Students will explore entrepreneurial concepts to generate business ideas as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. Students will learn Microsoft Office skills to generate business communications and forms. This course includes development of communication skills necessary for success in the workplace and college.
Two Semesters One Credit
Professional Career Experience Q70
Experiences in careers are an important element of the development process. This course is not the same as a short-term job; it has structured learning goals, provided supervision and offers an experiential learning component that can strengthen a resume. Career Experiences can expand knowledge of oneself and provide students with insight to the career fields that interest them. Students will also gain marketable skills related to the field and make important contacts. This course allows students to apply classroom knowledge in the workplace. A minimum of 135 hours required. Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation and approval from Internship Coach. Student must provide their own transportation.
One Semester One-half (1/2) Credit