NOTE: IF 6 CREDITS ARE TAKEN IN THE
BUSINESS AREA, THEY QUALIFY AS DIRECTED ELECTIVES FOR Core
40.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - W100
Today we live in an advanced and highly
industrialized society. Everyone in our society interacts
with businesses through the jobs at which we work, the
advertisements we see and hear, and the products we buy.
Introduction to Business is designed to help students
develop a comprehension and an appreciation of the American
business system and the economic setting in which it
functions. Topics covered include exploring business
careers, consumer behavior, product development, managing
money, business communications and business organization.
Instructional strategies may include computer/technology
applications, simulations, teacher demonstrations, and guest
speakers.
Course Length: Semester
Weight Value: 0
Credits: 1
Grade Level: 11, 12
Diploma: can be used as Dual Credit/IPFW
Prerequisites: None
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW
Business and Personal Law is a business
course that provides the basic foundation of the legal
system. This course will cover consumer rights and
obligations, contractual agreements, business rights and
obligations, crimes, torts, law for minors, and both
criminal and civil trials. Instructional strategies may
include mock trials, case studies, field trips, guest
speakers, and computer/technology applications.
Course Length: Semester
Weight Value: 0
Credits: 1
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
ACCOUNTING I
Accounting I is a beginning level
business course that introduces principles and procedures
for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations using
double-entry accounting with emphasis on accounting
principles as they relate to both manual and automated
financial systems. This course will involve analyzing and
interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision
making. Instructional strategies may include the use of
computers, projects, and simulations to apply accounting
theories and principles.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 0
Credits: 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: None
ACCOUNTING II
Accounting II is an advanced level
business course that will expand upon the principles and
procedures learned in Accounting I. The course is
specifically recommended for those students interested in
accounting management, business, and secretarial careers.
Instructional strategies may include the use of computers,
projects, and simulations to apply accounting theories and
principles.
Course Length: Year
Weight Value: 1
Credits: 2
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Accounting I
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Students will learn all aspects of
establishing a small business. Students will be required to
develop a business plan to organize an enterprise in which
they have an interest. This independent study course is
open to juniors and seniors who have completed Accounting I
with at least a B average or with teacher’s permission.
Course Length: Semester
Weight Value: 1
Credits: 1
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Accounting I
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