Introduction to Business
This course is designed to provide an introduction into the world of business by examining the foundational concepts in economics and how economic factors impact business income statements. The course will also introduce topics such as; business organization, personal finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and technology. The course will introduce students to the rapidly changing business world through the tools of technology. Students will use technology to learn about how major companies began and what they did to succeed. Students will learn what it takes to be employed in the business world. The course culminates in a project that requires students to write a business plan for starting a new business. Students have the option to participate in DECA.
- 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
- 9-12 grade
Marketing I
Marketing and sales are key to any successful business. This course gives students an introduction to the concepts of marketing and potential marketing careers. A variety of marketing aspects are covered to give students a wide range of marketing knowledge that can be applied in numerous business and personal situations. Learning activities include current events in business, readings, and individual and group projects. Topics include marketing theory, promotion, advertising, product planning, display, communications, the economy, the retail environment, market segmentation, pricing, business operations, and entrepreneurship. Students have the option to participate in DECA.
- 1.0 Credit (2 semesters)
- 10-12 grade
Accounting I
This course will give students a range of accounting concepts that apply to a variety of business situations, as well as many of the personal finance concepts necessary in the real world. Students will gain an understanding for how a proprietorship conducts business activities from its first day in existence through the reporting of balance sheets and income statements. Accounting topics will include debits, credits, journals, ledgers, and the ethics of accounting. This course also includes in-depth study of the world of finance, including how to invest in the stock market, the importance of putting money away early in life, and how an understanding of accounting can assist in the management of personal finance. Other issues discussed will include the use of checks, debit cards, and credit cards, and the dangers and pitfalls that exist in today’s electronic marketplace. Students in this course will also use Sunset High School’s business computer lab extensively.
- 1.0 Credit (2 semesters)
- 10-12 grade
Business Law
The course offers an overview of the legal environment of business. Students will examine current events in personal law and business law as they concern the individual. They will also work to gain an understanding of basic legal vocabulary. Topics to be covered include: US Constitution, rules of law that apply to business transactions, crimes, contracts, employment law, tax law, sales transactions, insurance law, consumer protection, and credit. The scope of the course will include the social responsibilities and the ethical considerations of business and the individuals within business organizations. As a culminating project, students may participate in mock trials. Many classic legal movies are used to show students important legal topics. Each day in class students will be asked to make and defend rulings on a variety of legal topics. Students who take this class will become extremely well informed. Students have the option to participate in DECA.
- 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
- 10-12 grade
