1. Business Computer Applications I Business Computer Applications II Accounting Principles I Accounting Principles II Business Law (offered 2017) Intro to Business & Marketing (not offered 2017 – will offer in alternating years with Business Law)

2. HIGH SCHOOL COURSES THAT WILL PREPARE YOU Accounting Computer Applications Intro to Business Business Law RELATED COLLEGE MAJORS Accounting Business Business Economics Business Management Computer Science Computer Programming Economics Financial Planning International Business Management Information Systems Statistics

3. RELATED OCCUPATIONS Accounting Account Executive Banker Branch Manager Budget Analyst Computer Programmer Educator Financial Analyst Financial Planner Auditor Investment Banker Statistician Stockbroker LEISURE ACTIVITIES Part time tax preparer Serving on a financial advisory board Treasurer for local organizations Part time investment advisor Part time banking positions

4. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Are you going to college? Are you going directly into the job force after high school? Would you like to have the necessary skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to create reports, spreadsheets, presentations and databases??? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THOSE QUESTIONS,THEN BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU!!!

5. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I -Microsoft IT Academy Option Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR This course is designed to develop student understanding and skills in such areas as applying integrated software to business applications, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, database applications, Internet and/or personal information programs using Microsoft Office 2013. Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office 2013 Specialist Exam.

6. BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II- Microsoft IT Academy Option Prerequisite: BCA I - Passing grade BOTH semesters Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR This course is designed to develop additional student understanding and skills in such areas as the use of software packages in theaareas of word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet and multimedia software using Microsoft Office 2013. Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office 3013 Specialist Exam.

7. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR This course prepares students with the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Students study the basic principles, concepts and practices of the accounting cycle which includes financial statements, banking, payroll, business ownerships and an accounting career orientation. Course highly recommended for students planning a business major in college. Students encouraged taking in 10th or 11th grade to be able to continue with Accounting II. What does an accountant do? The primary task of accountants, which extends to all the others, is to prepare and examine financial records. They make sure that records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors perform overviews of the financial operations of a business in order to help it run efficiently.

8. ACCOUNTING I can be the background for you to have a good start for a career in business. Accounting CareerJob DutiesDegree You'll Need Public Accountant Their clients include corporations, governments and individuals. They fulfill a broad range of accounting, auditing, tax and consulting duties. Bachelor's Management Accountant Also called cost, managerial, corporate or private accountants. They record and analyze the financial information of the clients they work for, and provide it for internal use by managers, not the public. Bachelor's, CPA Government Accountant Maintain and examine records of government agencies, audit private businesses and individuals whose activities are subject to government regulations or taxations. Bachelor's Internal Auditor They check for risk management of an organization or businesses' funds. They then identify ways to improve the process for finding and eliminating waste and fraud. Bachelor's, CPA **FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT** Working on anything from bankruptcy and divorce, to major fraud and capital crime cases, forensic accountants have a love of the excitement that comes with law as well as order. Those in a forensic accounting career combine their accounting, auditing and investigative skills to analyze and interpret business and financial evidence, and can participate in trials as expert witnesses.

9. Salaries? Job Growth? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median national annual salary for accountants and auditors is $65,940. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook places job growth for accountants and auditors at 11 percent through 2024, faster than average for all occupations.

10. BUSINESS LAW ( offered 2017, then alternating years with Intro to Business & Marketing) Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Marketing (recommended) Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 FULL YEAR This area of study is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed in business and related occupations. The program area focuses on the impact of law as it relates to business and individuals. Students will examine criminal and civil law with a concentration on consumer, contract, property, and employment law while assessing ethics as they relate to each. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to business and marketing occupations.