Business Education

BUSINESS EDUCATION

The majority of today's workforce is employed in business-related occupations or in areas that utilize business-related technologies. The Business Education Department curriculum is designed to provide entry-level job training, consumer education, and courses leading into accounting, information processing and business administration studies at the college level.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: Grade=9-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Introduction to Business presents the exciting and challenging world of business. Students will increase their preparation to be a knowledgeable consumer, will-prepared employee, and effective citizen in our economy. This course serves as a background for other business courses students will take in high school and in college, prepare students for their future employment or business ownership, and make students a better informed citizen for an expanding international economy. Related Careers: Administrative Support, Operations Management, Business Information Management, Human Resources Management, General Management, Law. #8000

OFFICE MANAGEMENT 101: Grade=9-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Office Management 101 is designed to introduce students to procedures that are followed in an office professional setting and provide a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students will be able to adapt in an office environment. #0000

COMMUNICATING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA: Grade=9-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Social Media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Learn about social media, including the history and how it influences society. Select a channel that best fits your needs and goals for effective communication in the context of business situations and environments. Utilizing technology for communication, students will practice problem-based projects and real world applications. #0000

BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW: Grade 10-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Business Law introduces students to their legal rights and responsibilities in the business and personal world. Through class discussion, readings and case problems, legal concepts and principles will be explored. Units of study include: introduction to law, court systems, criminal law, contracts, bailment, negotiable instruments, buy Office Management 101 is designed to introduce students to procedures that are followed in an office professional setting and provide a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment and selling goods and property, leasing and buying real property, wills and living will preparation. Related Careers: Civil Rights, Corporate and Securities, Criminal, Education, Employment and Labor, Environmental and Natural Resources, Family & Juvenile, Health, Immigration, Intellectual Property, International, Real Estate, Sports and Entertainment, Tax. #8107

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING: Grade=10-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a unique and innovative course designed for students with an interest in the sports and entertainment industry. Fundamental marketing concepts are stressed and include an orientation to the sports and entertainment industry. Marketing strategies along with topics in sponsorship, pricing, marketing research, endorsements, and promotions will be included. This course offers students an edge if pursuing marketing or sports management degrees at the college level. Related Careers: Advertising, Sales, Event Management, Public Relations, Merchandising, Marketing Research, Restaurants and Hospitality, Sports Agents, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management. #8121

YEARBOOK PRODUCTION: Grade=9-12, Year=2 CR, No Prerequisite

This course is for students who wish to further develop their skills in desktop publishing. Students will be responsible for creating the school yearbook. Students will learn “budget” basics, marketing and advertising techniques, and computer applications (Photoshop). Emphasis is placed on self-motivation, student responsibility, cooperation, and meeting deadlines. Related Careers: Advisor, Editor, Layout Editor, Photography, Designer, Advertising Manager, Social Media Manager, Business Manager. #81180

MANAGING YOUR MONEY: Grade=11-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Understanding and managing personal finances are key to one’s future financial success. Managing Your Money presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. The course content is designed to help the learned make wise spending, saving, and credit decisions. #0000

BUSINESS AND MARKETING WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Grade=11-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite

Business and Marketing Workplace Experience provides students with work experience in fields related to business and marketing. The student, teacher, and employer typically set goals cooperatively (although students are not necessarily paid). #0000
Possible Fields:

Communication (11048)
Finance (12148)
Information Technology (10998)
Marketing (12198)
Technology (921098)

Computer Science

PLTW COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS: Grade=9-12, Year=2CR, No Prerequisite

Computer Science Essentials (CSE) is an excellent entry point for new high school computer science (CS) learners. And students who have prior CS experiences will find ample opportunity to expand upon those experiences in this course. All students who take CSE will have many opportunities for creative expression and exploration in topics of personal interest, whether it be through app development or connecting computing with the physical world. PLTW CSE introduces students to coding fundamentals through an approachable, block-based programming language where they will have early success in creating usable apps. The course engages students in computational thinking practices and collaboration strategies, as well as industry standard tools authentic to how computer science professionals work. Students will learn about professional opportunities in computer science and how computing can be an integral part of all careers today. #0000

*AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES: Grade=11-12, Year=2 CR, No Prerequisite, RAI Approved

Note: The Advanced Placement program provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP courses are taught at the college level incorporating both college level reading and writing. The College Board does not deny any student from taking an AP course; however, students should be academically prepared. OHS strongly recommends that students who wish to enroll in an AP course have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level computer science principles courses, AP Computer Science Principles courses introduce students to the fundamental ideas of computer science and how to apply computational thinking across multiple disciplines. These courses teach students to apply creative designs and innovative solutions when developing computational artifacts. These courses cover such topics as creative development, data, algorithms and programming, computer systems and networks, and the impact of computing. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. Students will take the AP exam in May. #29071

*AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A: Grade=11-12, Year=2 CR, No Prerequisite, RAI Approved

AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to mirror college-level computer science courses, AP Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a focus on problem solving and algorithm development. This course covers such topics as object-oriented program design; program implementation; program analysis; standard data structures; standard algorithms; and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. Students will take the AP exam in May. #2907

INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The following Indian Hills Community College courses are offered for concurrent credit. Successful completion of these courses will result in OHS credit toward graduation AND college credit at IHCC. OHS discipline and attendance policies apply.

BUS104 BUSINESS ESSENTIALS: Grade=10-12, Semester = 1 Credit, No Prerequisite

This is a basic business operations course designed to introduce the student to the main functions of company/business. Topics include: management, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, sales, quality assurance, and statistical process control. This concurrent enrollment course meets an IHCC Entrepreneurship Certificate credit requirement. #BUS104

BUS128 FOUNDATION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Grade=11-12, Semester = 1 Credit, No Prerequisite

This course is suitable for anyone who dreams of one day becoming his/her own boss. Students will learn how to identify and evaluate opportunities, analyze feasibility, and plan to create and grow successful businesses. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and its importance in society and inspires students to recognize entrepreneurial characteristics within themselves. This concurrent enrollment course meets an IHCC Entrepreneurship Certificate credit requirement. Related Careers: Mid-Level Management, Business Consultant, Sales, Research & Development, Business Owner, Management Analysts, Appraiser, Real Estate/Sales. #BUS128

CSC110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: Grade=9-12, Semester = 1 Credit, No Prerequisite

This course is an introduction to business computer software and hardware. Students will use basic and intermediate features of word processing and spreadsheet software, and basic features of database and presentation software. General computer concepts and the Internet will also be covered. This concurrent enrollment course meets an IHCC Entrepreneurship Certificate credit requirement. This concurrent enrollment course also meets IHCC Culinary Arts Diploma and AAS credit requirements. #CSC100

ACC111 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING: Grade=10-12, Semester=1 HS (3 IHCC CR), No Prerequisite

If you are extremely detail-oriented, really love working with numbers, and are looking for a solid career choice to expand your business education, then accounting may be just the right fit for you! Students will be introduced to the basic principles, concepts, and procedures involved in accounting. These basic principles include recording, posting, reading, and interpreting financial data. This class combines online computerized accounting with hands on manual accounting. The skills developed in this course are especially helpful to a person entering business or accounting. Related Careers: Banking Services, Business Finance, Securities and Investment, Accounting, Insurance. #ACC111

ACC311 COMPUTER ACCOUNTING: Grade=10-12, Semester=1 HS (3 IHCC CR), No Prerequisite

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on accounting on the computer using the popular accounting software and will incorporate the fundamentals of accounting and how it relates to computers. #ACC311