Business & Information Technology
Course Descriptions
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
GRADES: 9, 10
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDIT/S: 1/2
PREREQUISITE: NONE
We all interact with business through the products we buy, the advertisements we see and hear, and the money we invest in stocks, bonds, and other securities. Also, most of us will at one time or another work for private businesses or maybe even run them. Students will learn the elements of starting and operating a business. Emphasis will be placed on developing a business plan, financing, marketing, advertising, managing, and research and development. Through projects and activities, students will study various departments within business, understand the business transactions that take place within each department, and be familiar with the numerous business careers available to them.
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDIT: 1/2
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Students in this class will focus on fundamentals of Marketing such as a marketing plan, target marketing, preparing for and closing a sale, understanding promotional strategies and visual displays, channels of distribution, pricing strategies and planning, basic market research, product planning, branding, packaging, and labeling, and developing product features. Fundamental concepts of advertising will be explored. Marketing projects will be used to enhance concept learning such as developing a candy bar concept and developing a promotional mix for a company.
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PROMOTIONS
GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDIT: 1/2
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Marketing
Advanced study of marketing concepts and promotions. Emphasis will be on sports and entertainment industry, advertising, promotional mix, event planning, and product development/promotion. Students will create and execute an activity at a school event and also create/produce game programs for sporting events. Class will culminate in creation of a sports franchise or entertainment venue/event.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
GRADES: 11, 12
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDIT: 1/2
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This is a specialized business course designed to introduce students to today’s critical business management concepts and principles in a realistic manner. Students will learn about the business environment, forms of business ownership, E-commerce and communications, management responsibilities, financial management, production and marketing management, and human resources management. Also, emphasis will be on developing organizational skills, supervisory techniques, leadership qualities, interpersonal, and communicative knowledge. Students will participate in a Junior Achievement program with emphasis on running a business simulation and culminating with a competitive business challenge.
BUSINESS LAW
GRADES: 11, 12
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDITS: 1/2
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles relevant to their roles as citizens, consumers, employers, and employees. Course content includes the origin of law, the court systems, criminal and civil law, rights and duties, basic contracts, consumer protection, insurance, negotiable instruments, employer-employee relations, and affairs affecting property such as ownership, transfer, landlords and tenants, wills and estates, and community property. This course will give students a better understanding of the need for laws and controls in our society. Guest speakers and a tour to the Brown County Court House provide a better, more realistic understanding of the law.
PERSONAL FINANCE
GRADES: 11, 12
REQUIRED
BHS CREDIT: 1/2
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This course is designed to develop students’ abilities to make wise financial decisions and choices in the areas of budgeting, record-keeping, insurance, transportation, money management, credit, and banking services. Students will also be completing federal and state income tax forms. Financial skills are also developed using simulations in banking services, consumer purchases, money management, and investments. Students will develop a better understanding of American business, the economy, marketing, and consumer protection. Students will develop the financial skills necessary to ensure they make the best decisions both personally and professionally. This course is most valuable for every student regardless of his or her career choice. All students will participate in a Reality Day which runs them through a typical month of living and personal finance experiences.
ACCOUNTING I
GRADES: 11, 12
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: NONE
TRANSCRIBED THROUGH: NWTC (need Accounting II)
This course provides an understanding of the basic principles of the double-entry bookkeeping system. The entire business cycle for a sole proprietorship is studied in detail. Areas of emphasis include: recording transactions in a journal; posting to ledgers; cash control systems; preparing work sheets and financial statements; closing and adjusting entries; accounting for purchases and sales; payroll, and payroll taxes; checking accounts; and bank reconciliations. Various practice sets and simulations are used for real world applications.
ACCOUNTING II
GRADES: 11, 12
ELECTIVE
BHS CREDIT: 1
PREREQUISITE: ACCOUNTING I
TRANSCRIBED THROUGH: NWTC
A continuation of the principles of accounting are covered in this course. Focus is placed on accounting for partnerships and corporations. Areas of emphasis include: uncollectible accounts receivable; adjusting entries and trial balance; financial statements for a corporation and partnership; assets and depreciation; inventory; accruals, deferrals, and reversing entries; and end of fiscal period work for a corporation. Exploration of spreadsheets and computer based accounting applications are introduced and studied.