Business

BUSINESS COURSES

In the business course of study students will explore topics related to finance and commerce. Courses include topics in analyzing business transactions, economics, business law, and marketing. Students planning to major in business in college should take a variety of these courses.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - BU100
prerequisites: None
credits 1/2
grades offered: 9, 10, 11, 12

This semester course is designed to introduced students to the role of consumer, worker and citizen. The course will focus on responsible consumer decision making, on preparing for future employment and on citizenship. The course will introduce a variety of topics including accounting, money management, economics, business law and business management. Students completing this course will have a solid foundation to pursue other business courses.
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GOOGLE AND OTHER SOFTWARE APPS - BU101
prerequisites: None
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 9, 10, 11, 12

This course will develop basic computer skills in the following areas: keyboarding techniques, document formatting, electronic communication techniques, file management, and basic software applications. Students will work in depth with Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, GMAIL, Forms, Drawing, Chrome and other parts of the GSuite.
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ADVERTISING - BU103
prerequisites: None
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 9,10, 11, 12

This course is designed to give students general knowledge of advertising and its role in our society. They will understand the advantages and disadvantages of print, digital, and broadcast media. This course is a good foundation for those students pursuing higher education in business, communications, marketing, and/or advertising.
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SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BU201
prerequisites: *
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 10, 11, 12

*It is strongly recommended that Introduction to Business be taken prior to this course.

Project and simulation based, this course is an excellent choice for any student who wants to learn about starting a business. Students will develop a business plan for the creation of their own business They will apply acquired knowledge to the management and operation of their business.
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MICROSOFT OFFICE - BU202
prerequisites: Google and Other Software Apps
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 9, 10, 11, 12

Explore the Microsoft Office suite. Learn to write documents, take notes, create spreadsheets, and presentations. Our MS Office class covers a wide range of software titles including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

FINANCIAL LITERACY - BU203
prerequisites: None
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 10, 11, 12

This course will start students on a path toward being in control of their financial futures. Students will learn how to budget, save, spend wisely, and avoid debt. This course studies the personal financial needs of most individuals and emphasizes the basics of college and career planning, budgeting, banking, investments, credit cards, loans, the wise use of insurance, paying and preparing income tax returns and keeping care of your credit score. Students taking this course will learn to better prepare for their financial futures.
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BUSINESS AND STREET LAW I - BU204
prerequisites: None
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 10, 11, 12

Laws that affect everyday living are stressed as the student examines civil and criminal law and the operation of our courts system. This semester course includes topics on Crimes, Criminal Defenses, Contracts, Tort, Negligence, Tort Defenses, and other everyday legal topics. The mock trials help students develop critical thinking and presentation skills.
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LEADERSHIP - BU302
prerequisites: None
credits: 1/2
grades offered: 10, 11, 12

This semester elective course will focus on the development of students into influential leaders who are able to positively impact others and maximize the results of themselves and the teams upon which they are a part of. Throughout this course, students will look at leadership theory, self-reflection, practical analysis, and implementation into their own lives. Students will analyze leadership styles, risks, rewards, and responsibilities of all types of leaders.
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IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SL - YR 1 (11TH) - BU620
IB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HL - YR 2 (12TH) - BU720
prerequisites: None
credits: 1
grades offered: 11, 12

* Can be taken for individual IB Course Credit

This course will explore the world of business via five topic: business organization and environment, human resources, finance, marketing, and operations. Business management will examine how business decisions are influenced by factors internal and external to an organization, and how these decisions impact upon it stakeholders, both internally and externally. Students will learn to analyze, discuss and evaluate business activities at a local, national and international levels. Students will produce a commentary based on a real world issue facing a particular organization. This course fills a Group 3 requirement within the IB diploma program.