Business Education Department Courses
403335 Entrepreneurship (Weight – 1.1)
0.5
credits
This course will
give students an idea of what is involved in opening their own business.
They will learn about famous entrepreneurs throughout history, how they
started their business, and what made them so successful. They will learn how
to solve problems that may come up in a business as well as learn the
differences between needs and wants. Students will learn about business
plans and how to meet their target market. Students will develop a
business model and a business plan following the guidelines of class and as
outlined in the text, Business Model Generation.
403535 Investment Opportunities (Weight – 1.1) (Grades 12) 0.5 credits
Learn the
"ins" and "outs" of investing and investment strategies to
help grow your wealth. You will discover and evaluate investment opportunities
by exploring economic conditions and other market factors. Upon completion of
the course, you will have an understanding of the different types of
investments, how to make quality investment decisions, and how to make your
money work for you.
402935 Computer Applications (Weight – 1.1) 0.5 credits
This class is
designed for students to learn how to use advanced features of Microsoft Word
and PowerPoint through project-based assessments. Students are expected to
expand upon concepts taught in the Junior High program and are encouraged to
create authentic projects to grow their skills for the 21st Century workplace.
403131
Personal Finance (Weight – 1.1) (Grade 11 required)
1.0 credit
Learn to make wise financial decisions with your
hard-earned money! Explore and compare savings plans and other
investments choices such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Learn to
set-up a personal budget and do your own taxes. Understand the advantages
and consequences of credit card use. Acquire the necessary knowledge
about housing alternatives, buying cars, insurance and other everyday
situations to help you make informed choices in the real world. In
addition, explore career choices that will affect your financial well-being. Students
will complete the remaining piece of the graduation project. This is a
required course for all 11th grade students.
V403131 Personal Finance – VIRTUAL (Weight
– 1.1) (Grade 11 required)
1.0
credit
This course
is designed for students who benefit from an asynchronous learning experience
and replaces the traditional classroom version of Personal Finance.
Learn to make wise financial decisions with your
hard-earned money! Explore and compare savings plans and other
investments choices such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Learn to
set-up a personal budget and do your own taxes. Understand the advantages
and consequences of credit card use. Acquire the necessary knowledge
about housing alternatives, buying cars, insurance and other everyday
situations to help you make informed choices in the real world. In
addition, explore career choices that will affect your financial well-being. Students
will complete the remaining piece of the graduation project. This is a
required course for all 11th grade students.
Prerequisite: Interested students must secure two recommendations
from DSD staff. The evaluator must have interacted with you within the last
semester (or last two marking periods). Recommendation forms can be found in
the counseling office.
402635 Excel (Weight – 1.1) 0.5 credits
This course is Microsoft’s spreadsheet program. You will
learn to create professional worksheets and create formulas to maintain and
edit them. You will be amazed at what Excel’s functions allow you to
calculate with ease—from keeping your checkbook register to figuring out
payments on your car. Also, if you need a fancy chart or graph for that
upcoming science fair project, this is the course for you!
Prerequisites:
Computer Applications or Microsoft Word
402535 Desktop Publishing (Weight – 1.1)
(Grades 10, 11, 12) 0.5
credits
Learn how to create a professional-looking brochure or
flyer for an important upcoming school event!
Desktop Publishing is a course that will acquaint students with graphic
design techniques and the basic principles of page layout and design. Students
will create a variety of documents such as fliers, brochures, announcements,
certificates, labels and newsletters using Microsoft Publisher software.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
403331 Personal Law (Weight
– 1.1) (Grades 11, 12)
1.0 credit
This course will help you learn the law as it relates to you. Criminal, civil,
consumer, and contract law are a few of the topics covered. This course is
designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the law as it relates to the
individual. Personal law deals with issues that are essential in the
lives of most adults. Students will become familiar with relevant
specific laws, and explore the applications of law both in business situations
and in more familiar personal transactions. Real-life topics will be tied
into the classroom material.
403431 Sports/Entertainment Marketing
(Weight – 1.1) (Grades 10, 11, 12)
1.0 credit
Sports and Entertainment Marketing will explore marketing principles and
concepts as applied to the ever-popular industries of Sports and Entertainment.
Project-based learning will emphasize the development of knowledge and
skills related to product management, pricing, promotion, and distribution as
they relate to real world marketing situations. The projects and inquiry
learning exercises, case problems, and activities for this course are designed
to reflect authentic learning situations as found in the sports and
entertainment industries.
403631 Digital Media Communications I (Weight 1.1) (Grades 10, 11, 12) 1.0 credit
Harness the
power of digital technologies and engage in authentic learning experiences by
creating digital media communications. Use effective business communication to
create digital media and share stories via social media, the District website,
and the morning announcements. You will create effective digital content,
partner with local businesses to promote branding, and serve as the public
relations content developer for the Donegal School District and its
extracurricular organizations.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Video
Production and/or Sports and Entertainment Marketing or teacher approval.
401131 Accounting I (Weight – 1.1) (Grades 10, 11, 12)
1.0 credit
This course will give you a thorough background in the basic accounting
procedures used to operate a business. The accounting procedures presented will
also serve as a sound background for employment in office jobs and preparation
for studying business courses in college. Computers will be used to help you
understand the automated accounting process.
401231 Accounting II (Weight – 1.1) (Grades 11, 12)
1.0 credit
This course is specifically vocational and career
oriented. It is for the students who plan a career in business, plan to go to
college and major in accounting, marketing, or management, or who plan to enter
the business world as an owner or manager. The extensive use of computers will
also help prepare the students for entry-level jobs in the business world.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Accounting
I with a grade of ‘B’ or higher and teacher recommendation.