2178
Business Math (Gr 11-12)
1.00 credit
This course involves such concepts as interest, discounts, purchasing,
selling, tax computations, commissions, insurance, investments, and financial
institutions. By learning this type of material, the student will become more
efficient, effective, and competent in the type of math used in the real world
by both business people and consumers. This course is accepted as a math
credit.
4200
Personal Finance/Business Applications (Gr 9 required)
0.50 credits
Personal Finance and Business Applications introduces students to the business concepts
and skills required in today’s marketplace. Students need to have a basic
understanding of business principles, computer applications, and personal
finance to become productive members of the workforce. The intent of the course
is to inform students of their various financial responsibilities and to
provide them with opportunities for self-awareness, expression, and
satisfaction in a highly technical and competitive society.
4210
Introduction to Business (Gr 9-12)
1.00 credit
This course is highly recommended to all students! The course is
designed as an introduction to some of the business courses offered at the high
school. Students can use this course to help them find a possible career or
interest area. This is a good course for those who will enter any field of
business, and for everyone else who will ever have to make decisions involving
money. Considerable time will also be spent in the microcomputer lab using
software to supplement the regular classroom instruction. “Intro”
could make the difference in your future.
4341
(ACC113) Introduction to Financial Accounting/College Accounting (Gr 11-12)
1.00 credit/3 college credits – This course is weighted 1.1
Basic principles of financial accounting for business and non-business students who
need to understand and interpret accounting and financial information. Emphasis
on using principles learned to make rational, reasoned, and intelligent
decisions in a business environment. Many job opportunities exist in these
fields. The student receives training in each step of the accounting cycle from
journalizing through the end-of-month work, to the preparing of financial
statements used by management. Accounting is the backbone of any business
structure and is highly recommended for any student considering a career in the
business field. Basic computerized accounting applications will now be
integrated into Accounting ACC113. Any student selecting this course must have
administrative approval. Students who enroll in this course with the intent to
receive college credit must pass the Penn College Placement exam and purchase
the book for this course. With successful completion, students will receive 3 credits
for the ACC113 course through Pennsylvania College of Technology. Tenth graders
will be considered by filing a wavier.
4342
Accounting 1 (Gr 10-12)
1.00 credit
This course is designed to equip the student with the professional
skills that will enable him or her to work in the fields of accounting or
bookkeeping. Many job opportunities exist in these fields. The student receives
training in each step of the accounting cycle from journalizing through the
end-of-month work, to the preparing of financial statements used by management.
Accounting is the backbone of any business structure and is highly recommended
for any student considering a career in the business field. Basic computerized
accounting applications will now be integrated into Accounting 1.
4343
Accounting 2 (Gr 11-12)
1.00 credit
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
This is an advanced course primarily designed to help the student
prepare for a career in the rewarding field of accounting. It includes
interesting and important concepts such as depreciation, accruals, deferrals,
inventory and cash control, corporate and managerial accounting, etc.
Computerized accounting problems will be used as well as spreadsheet problems.
4345
Accounting 3 (Gr 12)
1.00 credit
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 & 2
This-individualized course is designed to
teach automated accounting procedures and apply them to management reports and
financial statements, budgets, forecasts, etc., as well as other reports that
may be used in a financial setting. In addition, class participants will learn
advanced spreadsheet techniques using Microsoft Excel.
4346 (ACC123) Introduction to Managerial Accounting/College Accounting (Gr11-12)
Prerequisite: ACC113
1.00 credit/3 college credits – This course is weighted 1.1
Theory and application of the analytic skills necessary to make decisions based on
financial information. Emphasis on the organization of data for decisions,
development of sound measurements, and the use of accounting for control and
evaluation of economic activity; de-emphasizes the transaction recording
process. Requires a thorough knowledge of accounting principles in order to
analyze financial summarizations.Any student selecting this course must have
administrative approval. Students who enroll in this course with the intent to
receive college credit must pass the Penn College Placement exam and purchase
the book for this course. With successful completion, students will receive 3 credits
for the ACC123 course through Pennsylvania College of Technology.
4380 Business
Procedures (Gr 12)
1.00 credit
Prerequisite: Document Preparation 1; Document Preparation 2 is recommended, but not
required
Filing, handling the mail, using the phone properly, applying
desktop publishing skills, preparing various documents, greeting the public,
and scheduling appointments are just some of the skills developed in this
course. Refresher instruction and application of previously learned business
skills are stressed. Thorough instruction is given in the job-search process,
including preparation of resumes, letters of application, and interviewing
techniques. Each course concludes by giving the student the opportunity to
perform under an actual job condition in what is called an “office
simulation.” Business Procedures is the keystone course for senior business education students
seeking a successful place in the modern business office, and it is very
helpful in preparing for the first job.
4381Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (Grades 10-12) (1.0 credit)
4382 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (Grades 10-12)(0.5 credit)
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) course will be a self-paced, contract-based curriculum that will span the entire school year or the first term dependent upon the number of credits selected by the students. Students, working both independently and as a team, will chose competitive events events from the Future Business Leaders of America Competitive Events Reference Guide, and prepare for competition on the regional, state, and national level. Students will choose a minimum of three eligible competitive events to research and prepare for competition and will be required to participate in regional and state competition, as well as other announced programs and activities. Student’s learning contracts will include, but are not limited to the following: FBLA membership, FBLA Business Achievement Award, Requirements (BAA) as outlined in the FBLA handbook, Big 33 Community Services hours, National Business Honor Society (NBHS) involvement, member recruitment, active membership involvement, and publicity of FBLA events.
4420
Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Gr 10 – 12)
0.50 credits
Explore the intriguing world of sports and entertainment from the perspective of
marketing. This course will take you on a step-by-step journey through the
exciting world of sports entertainment marketing. You will learn about the key
functions of marketing and how those functions are applied to the sports and
entertainment industry. Guest Speakers, case studies, projects, field trips,
on-line activities of owning your own professional sports team will broaden the
classroom learning experience.
4421 REAL
Entrepreneurship (Gr 11-12)
0.50 credits
An entrepreneur is a person who attempts to earn a profit by
taking the risk of owning and operating his or her own business. Thousands of
people become entrepreneurs each year. They may start their own businesses from
scratch, buy existing businesses, or buy franchised businesses. The REAL (Rural
Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) Entrepreneurship course will teach
students the skills necessary to become a successful entrepreneur through a
hands-on approach. In this course, students learn about self-employment through
reading, research, and classroom activities.
4450
Computer Applications (Gr 10 required)
0.50 credits
Computer Applications is a course that teaches students how to
create, edit, and format word processing, data base, spreadsheet, and
presentation files using Microsoft Office. There is a strong focus on careers
and the students will take the ASVAB diagnostic test to understand career
options. Introduction to the Internet and its research capabilities will be
presented. Students must also complete a resume, a letter of application, other
job-related materials, and an extensive money management/budgeting project.
4700
Business Law 1 (Gr 10-12)
0.50 credits
Business Law I is a one-semester course that involves principles
of law as they apply to business and the consumer. This is an essential course
for any student who is planning a career in business. It is highly recommended
for business students and others who wish to elect an interesting and enjoyable
course. Basic principles of law will be discussed with emphasis being placed on
the following: the individual and his/her relationship with the law; our legal
system; contract law; marriage, divorce and its legal consequences; and
bailments. Current legal cases that relate to the course will also be
discussed. Law is an instrument of social control which affects everyone.
Business is the medium through which most of the necessities of life are
provided to everyone. These two comprehensive and profoundly important fields
of interest are ambitiously combined in the text and course on business law.
Most colleges require students majoring in business to take at least two
semesters of business law.
4701
Business Law 2 (Gr 10-12)
0.50 credits
Business Law 2 is a one-semester course that will cover the
following topics: job and agency contracts; buying on credit; insurance
(including automobile insurance); buying and renting of real property; consumer
law; commercial paper (checks and promissory notes); and detailed study of
various forms of business ownership.
Business Law 1 is not required to enroll in Business Law 2.
4482
(CSC124) Information, Technology, and Society (Gr 10-12)
1.00 credit/3.00 college credits – This course is weighted 1.1
Introduction to the basic concepts and applications of computer
and Internet-related information technology and its impacts on individual
users, businesses, groups, organizations, and society. Topics include access,
evaluation, and use of digital information, ethical and security implications of
information use and storage; human-computer interactions; social aspects of
information systems; economic and legal issues; and professional presentation
and communication of information. Information literacy skills that promote
lifelong learning are developed through exposure to various existing and
emerging technologies, including information resources, communication methods
and technology. (Formerly CSC 110) Any 10thgrade student selecting this course
must have administrative approval. Students who enroll in this course with the
intent to receive college credit must pass the Penn College Placement exam and
purchase the book for this course. With successful completion, students will
receive 3 credits for the CSC124 course through Pennsylvania College of Technology.
4483
(CIT150) Introduction to Web Page Development (Gr 11-12)
1.00 credit/3.00 college credits – This course is weighted 1.1
Prerequisite: CSC124 or CSC110 taken at the same time
Introductory coverage of the Internet and online Web technologies.
Skills learned include how to plan, create, and maintain static web pages.Students who enroll in this course with the
intent to receive college credit must pass the Penn College Placement exam and
purchase the book for this course. With successful completion, students will
receive 3 credits for the CIT 150 course through Pennsylvania College of
Technology.
4485
(CIT252/CIT254) Mastering Web Design Tools and Technologies/Advanced Web Design
Practices (Gr 12)
1.0 credit/6 college credits
Prerequisite: CIT150 and CSC124
Theory and application in current industry-standard software
applications required by Web design professionals. Skills learned include
creating Web graphics that utilize custom effects and textures and design
animations that enhance Web pages. Emphasis on developing websites that are
compliant with current standards/Advanced study of the practices and standards
used in the Web design field, including project management, usability,
accessibility, and ethical and legal considerations. Study also includes Web
styles, XML, meta tags, servers, and Web publishing.With successful completion,
students will receive 6 credits for the CIT252/CIT254) course through Pennsylvania College
of Technology.