CTE: Business, Marketing, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship

DOE: 4522

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Junior or Senior and Accounting

The advanced course is primarily designed for students who desire a career in some phase of business upon high school graduation or for the college business major. The course presents more complex and detailed financial accounting procedures. Inventory Valuations, Uncollectibles, Accruals, Depreciation methods, and etc. are all explored. We also cover departmentalized, cost, and tax accounting procedures. The computer is used for several applications along with college level problems

DOE: 4560

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Prerequisite/s: Grades 10-12

Business Law and Ethics provides an overview of the legal system in the personal and business setting. Topics covered include: basics of the judicial system, civil, criminal, contract, personal, employment, and property law. Applications of legal principles and ethical decisions are presented through situation analysis.

DOE: 4512

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Recommended Grade Level: 11 or 12

This class does not count as a Math credit. It does count as a quantitative reasoning course.

Business Math is a business course designed to develop the ability to solve real world problems in order to become productive citizens and work in a technological society. Areas of study to be included are number relationships and operations, patterns in algebra, measurements, and statistics and probability. Problem solving applications will be used to analyze and solve problems.

Second semester will include problem-solving applications in the following areas: taxation, savings and investments, payroll records, cash management, financial statements, purchases, sales, inventory records, and depreciation.

DOE: 4516

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Computer Illustration and Graphics introduces students to the computer’s use in visual communication. The focus of the course is on basic computer terminology and use, mastering fundamental skills, and developing efficient working styles. These skills are then developed by creating work with imaging, drawing, interactive, and page layout software. The course includes organized learning experiences that incorporate a variety of visual art techniques as they relate to the design and execution of layouts and illustrations for advertising, displays, promotional materials, and instructional manuals. Instruction also covers advertising theory and preparation of copy, lettering, posters, produce vector illustrations, graphics and logos, and artwork in addition to incorporation of photographic images. Communication skills will be emphasized through the study of effective methods used to design products that impart information and ideas.

DOE: 4801

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: C++Semester I

Topics include a continuation of Semester I topics plus advanced data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming and pointers. Successful completion of this course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Computer Science AB exam.

HHS Only

DOE: 4570

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Q Basic I & II

This course covers C++ programming methodology including a study of built-in types. Successful completion of this course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam. Students desiring the AB exam need to take the Semester II course.

DOE: 4528

Credit/s: 1 or 2

Semester/s: 1 or 2

This course introduces students to the physical components and operation of computers. Technology is used to build students’ decision- making and problem-solving skills. Features of the Microsoft Office Suite are demonstrated and practiced. Students should be given the opportunity to achieve an industry-recognized digital literacy certification. This course formerly titled Information, Communication & Technology.

DOE: 4540

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Prerequisite/s: Grades 10, 11, and 12

Personal Financial Responsibility addresses the topic of money management of personal financial resources for individuals and families. This course helps students build skills in financial responsibility and decision making. The topics covered will include: sources of income, saving and investing, banking, budgeting, insurance and credit cards, and income taxes.

DOE: 4574

Credit/s: 1

Semester/s: 1

Web Design is a course that provides instruction in the principles of web design using HTML/XHTML and current/emerging software programs. Areas of instruction include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design techniques, software integration, and publishing.

DOE: 4562

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11

Principles of Business Management examines business ownership, organization principles and problems, management, control facilities, administration, financial management, and development practices of business enterprises. This course will also emphasize the identification and practice of the appropriate use of technology to communicate and solve business problems and aid in decision making. Attention will be given to developing business communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills using spreadsheets, word processing data management, and presentation software.

DOE: 4524

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite/s: Principles of Business Management

Accounting Fundamentals introduces the language of business using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision-making.

DOE: 7143

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite/s: Principles of Business Management

Management Fundamentals describes the functions of managers, including the management of activities and personnel. Describes the judicial system and the nature and sources of law affecting business. Studies contracts, sales contracts with emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code Applications, remedies for breach of contract and tort liabilities. Examines legal aspects of property ownership, structures of business ownership, and agency relationships.

DOE: 5914

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Recommended Grade Level: 11,12

Prerequisite/s: Principles of Business Management

Marketing Fundamentals provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy. Course topics include the seven functions of marketing: promotion, channel management, pricing, product/service management, market planning, marketing information management, and professional selling skills. Emphasis is marketing content but will involve use of oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through the development of an integrated marketing plan and other projects.

DOE: 5918

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite/s: Principles of Business Management

Strategic Sports and Entertainment Marketing builds upon the foundations of marketing and applies the functions of marketing at an advanced level. Students will study the basic principles of consumer behavior and examine the application of theories from psychology, social psychology, and economics. The relationship between consumer behavior and marketing activities will be reviewed.