Course Descriptions
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION
The Business Education curriculum is designed to allow students to develop competency in business occupations and to shape students into well-informed consumers and members of the economic community. The dual mission of Business Education is to provide students with employability skills such as teamwork, problem solving, decision-making, time and money budgeting, communication and technical skills; and to equip students with the knowledge to make wise personal and business decisions. The Department has expanded its technology program to include various computer courses so that students will have the necessary technology skills to compete in the work force and to interact comfortably with the ever-changing world of technology.
Accounting I - (1 unit) - This course provides an introduction to the field of accounting. The principles of debit and credit, the accounting cycle, the interpreting and recording of business transactions, and the preparation of Financial Statements for businesses are studied. Students will have the opportunity to work through an entire accounting cycle for a business. Automated accounting practices are used to emphasize and review the basic accounting principles. The reasoning, organization, and decision-making skills taught make Accounting I a good course for any student planning a professional or business career.
Prereq. - None (A good understanding of basic math skills is recommended); Grade Levels - 10, 11, 12
Accounting II - (1 unit) - Approved by Intuit, QuickBooks Online: Comprehensive meets all the objectives of the QuickBooks Certified User exam. It provides essential coverage of the app for employees, company owners, accountants, and others who wish to effectively use the software for their small-business accounting needs. In Chapters 1–6, students are introduced to QuickBooks Online and basic file-management tasks. Among others, introductory topics covered include deciding which QuickBooks Online level is best for your business, customizing the company settings, setting up customers and sub-customers, recording bank deposits, setting up bank feeds, and reconciling bank and credit card accounts. Chapters 7–13 cover more advanced topics, such as creating purchase orders, setting up sales tax, preparing journal entries, transferring funds between accounts, setting up user permissions, creating reports using class and location tracking, and adjusting inventory quantities.
Prereq. - Accounting I; Grade Levels - 10, 11, 12
Intro to Business & Marketing - (1 unit) - This course is designed for students interested in acquiring introductory business and financial information for personal use or as an initial course for students planning a career in business. Students will develop decision-making skills that will help them determine career paths, manage resources, and analyze financial statements. Some of the topics covered will be career exploration, the economy and business, consumer rights and responsibilities, marketing, insurance and investments, and financial management. This course fosters a fast paced environment much like the real world workforce.
Prereq. - None; Grade Levels - 9, 10
Banking and Finance – (1 unit) – This course is designed to challenge the student with real banking and financial situations through a partnership with a local financial institution that would bring resources of mentors, seminars, and hands-on experience with day-to-day operations. Completion of this course will provide students with a basis for continuing education in finance and business administration specializing in job skills in banking and financial institutions. Ethical issues will be presented in the course.
Prereq. – Intro to Business, Accounting 1; Recommended Prereq. - Personal Finance; Grade Levels – 11, 12
Marketing and Management - (1 unit) - Marketing and Management Principles focuses on the study of marketing concepts and their practical applications. Students will examine the risks and challenges that marketers face to establish a competitive edge in the sale of products and services. Topics covered include but are not limited to foundational marketing functions such as marketing, accounting, customer service, product management and economic fundamentals. Students will be responsible for managing all aspects of a business as they operate and manage the school store.
Upon completion of this course, students will understand the economic principles, the marketing mix, and product development and selling strategies. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee State Standards in Mathematics, and Tennessee state standards in Economics
Prereq. - Marketing & Management Application; Grade Levels - 10, 11, 12
