Business Education Curriculum

 

 

The business education curriculum has been designed to help students achieve four objectives: prepare for college, learn business for personal use, develop computer skills, and prepare for full-time employment upon graduation.

 

Whatever a student’s objective might be, the business education curriculum includes courses that are applicable in a variety of areas, especially preparing students for college and introducing students to real world experiences.

 

NOTE: Mathematics elective credit is given for all accounting courses.

 


Full Year Courses

(1 Credit)

  


ACCOUNTING I

#0305 - level 1                                                                                                                Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

#0306 - level 2

Can be used as a third math credit or computer credit

 

Students will learn the systematic methods of keeping records, both in business and for personal use. The complete accounting cycle is studied for both a service and merchandising business. Students will complete at least two comprehensive simulative activities and set up multiple projects on the computer that relate to the accounting cycle including journals, ledgers, statements, reconciliations and checkbooks. The course is geared to critical thinking, problem solving, cooperative and student-centered learning with an introduction of technology to prepare students who continue in business. This course is geared toward the college business student and the business entry level high school graduate.

 

 

ACCOUNTING II-TECH PREP                                                                            

#0321-level 1                                                                                                                  Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite – Accounting I

 

Students will work on a simulated accounting activity to develop their own computer-based simulator activity master, complete a section on corporate accounting, including a payroll section, and incorporate that into the stimulation that will include the entire accounting cycle. Students will also work on a real-life project in the school system during the year. This course is geared towards preparing students for college, business majors, work careers.

 


ACCOUNTING III- TECH PREP

#0338 - level 1                                                                                                                            Grades 11, 12

 Prerequisite – Accounting I & II

 

Students will continue to develop their computer simulation activity master, incorporating advanced methods of depreciation, department payrolls and financial reporting, control systems, adjustments, corporate accounting and cost accounting will be covered and added. Again this course is geared toward college business/accounting majors and graduates beginning their working career.

 

 
INFORMATION PROCESSING

#0308- level 1

 

This course is intended for students who have limited word processing experience.  The first several weeks will be used to develop skills on the keyboard, including the number pad with the “touch typing” method of keying information.  Current technology programs will be used to teach formatting of basic reports, letters, memos, e-mails, tabs, columns, tables and term papers with graphics.  The second half of the year will include MLA style reports recommended for high school and college papers, resumes, applications and follow up letters for future college and job opportunities. Worksheets will be developed, edited and enhanced while learning to perform calculations using formulas and functions along with creation of charts and sorting data.  Information gathering from the internet will be covered along with proper file maintenance of materials produced throughout the course. 

 


INTERNSHIP- BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

(2 Credits)                                                                                             

#0770                                                                                                                                    Grades 11, 12                                              

 

Students must have a C average or better to enroll in this class. (Students failing after the first semester will be removed from this class)

 

Acceptance to program is available through your Guidance Counselor, Mr. Cole, or Mrs. Shea. Students will sign a contract at the beginning of the school year.

 

Students earn graduation credit by working part-time at a business and taking business/technology related subjects.

 

The Morgan School Internship is a combined school and community effort. It relates academic courses to various career experienced found in the community. The internship is designed to provide a valuable experience for the student connecting the classroom to a career. The students research various career and employment opportunities.

 

Classroom – This course explores student’s career interests and includes study in entrepreneurial skills, leadership in the workplace, consumerism and activities/ discussion of on the job training and supervision, resume writing and interviewing. (1 credit)

 

Practical – Actual on the job training and supervision or job shadowing provides a work experience between The Morgan School and local businesses (10 hrs/week minimum). (1 credit)

 

 

 

First Semester Courses

(1/2 Credit)

  

 
KEEPING FINANCIAL RECORDS

#0340 level 2

Can be used as a third math credit – (1/2 Credit)

 

This course is designated for students who are not ready to meet the demands of the Accounting I course. Basic bookkeeping concepts will be taught to students for both personal use and in the business frame work to prepare them for Accounting I. Students will complete Financial Record assignments on spreadsheets, creating simple formulas and linking work within a file to create a beginning accounting simulation.

  

 

BASIC WORD PROCESSING

#0317-level 1                                                                                                                                                                         Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

 

This course is intended for students who have already begun to develop keyboarding skills. Speed and accuracy are stressed in developing the “touch type” methods of keyboarding. Word processing and spreadsheet programs are used to teach documents formatting of business and personal letters, memoirs, letterheads, envelopes, labels, and short reports and various worksheets.

 


MARKETING 

#0398-level 1                                                                                                                              Grades 10, 11, 12     

 

This is an introductory course which exposes students to the many different facets of Marketing including Global Marketing. Students learn about emerging markets and developed markets. They learn how advertising and marketing techniques are affected by different and ever-changing segments in the marketplace. They will research companies that have been highly successful and some that have failed (ie. Ben & Jerry’s and Krispy Kreme). In addition to the textbook students use several daily newspapers, periodicals, documentaries, and the internet for class materials.

 

 

PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS

#0349-level 1                                                                                                                                                                                                       Grades 11, 12

 

This practical course which addresses the financial needs of students as they prepare for their adult lives. Students will be alerted , informed and educated about sound money management skills and the financial planning process. They will gain a greater understanding of his/her own personal finances in the area of goal setting, budgeting, credit, and savings. Students will also be introduced to topics related to investments. In addition to the textbook students use several daily newspapers, periodicals, documentaries, and the internet for class materials.

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

#0313- level 1

 

Provides students with a general survey of business on a national and international scale.  Identifies the roles and responsibilities of business in modern society.  The goal of this class is for the students to gain a better understanding of the many facets of business.

               

 

Second Semester Courses

(1/2 Credit)


KEEPING FINANCIAL RECORDS

#0341-level 2                                                                                                                                                                       Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Can be used as a third math credit-(1\2 Credit)

 

This course is designated for students who are not ready to meet the demands of the Accounting I course. Basic bookkeeping concepts will be taught to students for both personal use and in the business frame work to prepare them for Accounting I. Students will complete Financial Record assignments on spreadsheets, creating simple formulas and linking work within a file to create a beginning accounting simulation.

 

 

RETAIL MERCHANDISING                                                                                
#0397 –level 1                                                                                                                                         Grades 10, 11, 12


Learn about the various aspects of working in the field of retailing. You will study how to locate and hire employees, effective supervision of your employees, planning and budgeting, selecting and buying merchandise, negotiating with suppliers, pricing goods, advertising strategies, designing and installing displays, store layout and maintenance, credit and collections, and the technological advances in the field of retailing.                                                                               

 

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS                                                                                                              Grades 9, 10

#0314-level 1

Provides students with a general survey of business on a national and international scale. Identifies the roles and responsibilities of business in modern society. The goal of this class is for the students to gain a better understanding of the many facets of business.

 

 

BASIC WORD PROCESSING                                                                                                                 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

#0318 – level 1

This course is intended for students who have already begun to develop keyboarding skills. Speed and accuracy are stressed in developing the “touch type” method of keyboarding. Word processing and spreadsheet programs are used to teach various documents: formatting of business and personal letters, memos, letterheads, envelopes, labels, short reports and various worksheets.

 

 

BUSINESS APPLICATION                                                                                                                      Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

#0324 – level 1

Prerequisite: Basic Word Processing – Students may have prerequisite waive by accurately completing a touch typing test at a goal of 35 words per minute.

 

Students will improve skills using word processing programs and address advanced applications in document formatting of term papers, resumes, columns and tables, and bullets and numbering. Desktop publishing techniques are utilized to produce various graphic problems. The Excel program is also used to complete several worksheet projects.

 

 

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING                                                                                             Grades 10, 11, 12

#0319 – level 1

Prerequisite: Marketing

Students will investigate topics as related to various sporting and entertainment events. Students will study player contracts, licensing and endorsements. Other topics of study will include contracts with presenters, advertising sales, even sponsorships, design and productions of programs, and security and management of an event.

 

 

PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS                                                                                               Grades 11, 12

#0350 – level 1

This is a practical course which addresses the financial needs of students as they prepare for their adult lives. Students will be alerted, informed, and educated about sound money management skills and the financial planning process. They will gain a greater understand of his/her own personal finances in the area of goal setting, budgeting, credit, and savings. Students will also be introduced to topics related to investments. In addition to the textbook students use several daily newspapers, periodicals, documentaries, and the internet for class materials.

 

 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP                                                                                                                            Grades 11, 12

#0320 – level 1

Prerequisite Marketing

Provide students with the history and nature of small business; determine their potential as an entrepreneur; explain the legal aspects; identify various means for promoting a small business; develop a business plan. The goal is for the students to gain an understanding of what it takes to be an entrepreneur; how they run their businesses, and what it takes for them to be successful.

 

 

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