Business

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Courses

Introductory Courses

Introductory to Business
Course Number: 843201

Business, Marketing, & Finance I is an innovative, introductory course which explores the world of business, marketing, and finance. This course focuses on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes demanded by employers in the workplace. Areas of study include career interests and aptitudes, employability skills, business, economic, financial, and marketing concepts. Emphasis is placed on business computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia applications. DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, is an integral part of this program.

Computer Graphics I
Course Number: 715701

The Computer Graphics program introduces students to the principles of digital design, visual communication, and interactive media. It covers image editing, 3D modeling, animation, and advanced rendering techniques, equipping students with the technical and creative skills needed for careers in design, gaming, film, and digital marketing.

Concentrator Courses

Business Management
Course Number: 843211

Business, Marketing, & Finance II continues the exploration of business, marketing, and financial concepts. This course continues to focus on the skills, knowledge, and attitudes demanded by employers in the workplace. The student studies advanced economic, marketing, and financial concepts. Emphasis is placed on business computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia applications. DECA, an Association of Marketing Students, is an integral part of this program.

Business Mentorship
Course Number: 843121

In Business Mentorship I the student is introduced to marketing skills in a hands-on school-based enterprises (SBE) environment. The student develops and practices skills necessary for employment in a controlled learning situation. Areas of study are financial measures, facilities and equipment management, marketing functions, and career readiness. Students will work in the snack bar during lunch.

Computer Graphics II
Course Number: 715721

The Computer Graphics program introduces students to the principles of digital design, visual communication, and interactive media. It covers image editing, 3D modeling, animation, and advanced rendering techniques, equipping students with the technical and creative skills needed for careers in design, gaming, film, and digital marketing.

Completer Course

Business Internship
Course Number: See Instructor

Through work experiences as supported by portfolio, the student explores personal and career interests, aptitudes and abilities. Personal management of time, health, and finances are also included. The necessary components of a productive and successful career are examined: technical knowledge, responsible and ethical behavior, and goal setting. Literacy strategies are integrated throughout the course.

What Can DECA do for Me?

• Through participation in DECA activities, 92% national DECA members say they learned how to communicate thoughts and ideas, how to organize a presentation and more about what businesses expect from employees, while gaining problem solving skills.
• More than 90% of national DECA members say their experience empowered them to be an effective leader and connected school to the real world. Nearly 80% of national DECA members say DECA helped them recognize the benefit of community service.
• National DECA members say their experience prepared them academically for college and career (88%), influenced their college plans (68%), influenced their career plans (75%) and influenced their interest in entrepreneurship and owning a business (61%).