BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Effective 2009-2010, successful completion of Introduction to Business and Marketing satisfies the .5 Economics Graduation Credit Requirement.
All Accounting Courses, when taken in the senior year, satisfy the year Mathematics Graduation Credit Requirement.
HSBU100 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to the role of business, labor, and government in our economy. Emphasis is placed upon developing a workable understanding of economic principles, marketing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Students make a detailed study of the market economy, Federal Reserve System, financial institutions, use of online checking accounts, saving and investments, and using credit wisely. Students will complete three online simulations: Virtual Business - Retailing, Virtual Business - Personal Finance, and the Stock Market Challenge. Homework requirements outside of class are minimal. This class when taken with Marketing transfers to KCC for 5 college credits; 3 credits of Basic Economic Principles, 2 for Entrepreneurship, Advertising, and Selling. Unit One
Unit Two
Unit Three
Unit Four
HSBU110 COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This course works on the development of basic keyboarding skills for processing information. Speed, accuracy, and correct keyboarding technique will be emphasized through “touch typing.” Students will be introduced to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet, and career exploration. Students will be able effectively move around, find, and retrieve information using the Internet. Student will become familiar with search engines and master the art of communication using the Internet. Homework requirements outside of class are minimal. This class transfers to KCC as OIT 109 Keyboarding for a total of 2 credit hours. Unit 1-Keyboarding
Unit 2-Microsoft Office
Unit 3-Internet/Ethics/Careers
Unit 4-Final Exam
HSBU210 MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Windows 98 format with Microsoft Office software is used which includes Microsoft Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (database), and PowerPoint (presentations). Students will use various resources including the Internet to complete assignments. Students will complete a brief individualized progress-at-your-own-pace refresher of keyboarding skills. Homework requirements outside of class are minimal. This class transfers to KCC as OIT 160 Microsoft Office Application for a total of 3 credit hours.
HSBU410 VISUAL BASIC: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Keyboarding Experience (25 words/minute, <6 errors for three minutes)
This class is for the student seeking a career in the computer field, or a college major in any computer area. Students will program using the Visual Basic Programming Language. Coding, problem solving, loops, arrays, and graphics are among the topics that will be covered. Homework requirements will be minimal since all work will be completed in the computer lab.
HSBU120 ACCOUNTING 1
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course (w/Accounting 2)
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Accounting I is designed to provide a workable and comprehensive knowledge of various business transactions and accounting forms. The class includes working with the accounting records of service, and retail businesses in both sole proprietorship and partnership format. Students planning a college major in ANY area of business will find this course beneficial. Serious business students should plan to enroll in Accounting 1, 2 and 3. Homework requirements outside of class are minimal. Students completing both Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 with grades of C- or better can receive credit at KCC as ACCO101.
HSBU220 ACCOUNTING 2
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course (w/Accounting 1)
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
Accounting 2 is for students seeking a business career, or a college major in ANY area of business. The course includes units on partnerships, corporate, and departmental accounting. Homework requirements outside of class are minimal. Students completing both Accounting 1 and Accounting 2 with grades of C- or better can receive credit at KCC as ACCO101.20
HSBU320 ACCOUNTING 3
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 & 2
Accounting 3 is for students seeking a business career, or a college major in ANY area of business. The course includes units on corporate and cost accounting. Homework requirements outside of class are minimal.
HSBU420 BUSINESS FINANCE & LAW
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
This course is taught in two separate segments: Finance will focus on financial records and reports, banking and interest, stocks and bonds. At least two computer simulations will be used—one dealing with the stock market and one dealing with profit and loss. The law segment will focus on the structure of the courts, contracts, negotiable instruments, and every day practical law. The Internet will be used for research in both segments of this class.
HSBU430 MARKETING AND ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Students will learn how Marketing affects their everyday lives. Students develop learning-by doing enthusiasm and handson proficiency in content areas including marketing, promotion, selling, operation of the school store, and the international economy. Students are responsible for all operations of running the school store. Students are encouraged to become part of DECA. DECA is a nationally recognized Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship organization. This class, when taken after Introduction to Business, transfers to KCC for 5 college credits; 3 credits of Basic Economic Principles, 2 for Entrepreneurship, Advertising, and Selling. Students taking Marketing only will earn 2 credits at KCC for Entrepreneurship, Advertising, and Selling. Successful completion of Marketing and Introduction to Business (starting 2009-2010 school year) satisfies the .5 Economics Graduation Requirement.
HSBU435 ADVANCED MARKETING
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: Marketing
This course will concentrate on National DECA’s program of competitive events. The course will focus on National DECA projects: Advertising Campaign, Marketing Research, Community Services, Chapter Awards, Technical Sales, Merit Awards, Creative Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Projects. It will also teach skills and competencies needed for success in DECA’s competitive events program at the district, state, and national levels. Attendance at the fall district competition is required. Those qualifying for national competition are encouraged, but not required to attend. Students interested in this class must have demonstrated active involvement in DECA as Marketing/Entrepreneurship students. Students will be evaluated through active participation, group and individual projects. This course can only be taken through teacher approval.
HSBU440 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Credit: 1.0 – KCC Articulated Course
Gr.: 10-12 Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students who are interested in possibly owning their own business. During the course, students plan and operate two different businesses of their choice. The first one is a one-day class mini-venture. The second business venture is run after the students have completed their business plans. Students also have the opportunity to participate in DECA. DECA is a nationally renowned Marketing/Entrepreneurship student organization. This class transfers to KCC as BUEN 100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, and BUEN 101 Developing a Plan for a total of 3 credit hours.
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