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Business
“The Mission of the Business Education Department at South Seneca High School is to provide all students with a fundamental understanding of how the business world functions, and how they, as students, can use this information to make more educated decisions as they relate to their future beyond high school.”
Course Title: College Success Seminar Credit: ˝ Prerequisite: Senior Level Student or Guidance Recommendation
* Students completing this course with an 85 or better will earn 3 credit hours toward college from TC3 (ACAD 150 equivalent). They will also be eligible to take any two classes from TC3 FREE OF CHARGE. These credits can be transferred from TC3 to other institutions. Check with institution(s) of choice to insure credits will transfer.
This course promotes students’ personal adjustment and academic success in their first college semester. Topics will include adjusting to college life, developing essential learning and time management strategies, developing goal setting and decision making strategies, and learning about college resources.
Course Title: Keyboarding Credit: ˝ Prerequisite: None
* Students completing this course with an 85 or better will earn 1 credit hour toward college from TC3 (CAPS 100 equivalent). This credit can be transferred from TC3 to other institutions. Check with institution(s) of choice to insure credit will transfer.
Designed for high school students who want to improve their accuracy and speed when typing. Students will become acquainted with the computer keyboard and word processing basics as they learn to type effectively and efficiently. Keyboarding is a highly recommended course for all business majors.
Course Title: Introduction to Business Credit: ˝ Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Business is targeted to 9th grade students, but is in reality an open enrollment course. The course will be divided into two 10-week sessions. The first 10 weeks will be spent introducing students to the world of business and key terms used in the business world. The goal of the second 10 weeks is to teach students how to responsibly and effectively make decisions as they relate to the life long skill of financial planning and success in the world of work. Introduction to Business is a required course for all Business, Family and Consumer Science, Technology, and BOCES majors.
Course Title: Microcomputer Applications Credit: ˝ Prerequisite: Keyboarding
*Students completing this course with an 85 or better will earn 2 credit hours toward college from TC3 (CAPS100 and CAPS111 Equivalent). These credits can be transferred from TC3 to other institutions. Check with institution(s) of choice to insure credits will transfer.
Through this course students will become familiar with the various applications of Microsoft Office 2007. Students will learn about the Windows XP Operating System. Application Software will include Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Students will gain an insight as to how the various applications can work together. Students will also gain an insight as to the various internal and external parts of a personal computer and how they operate.
Course Title: Desktop Publishing: Credit: ˝ Prerequisites: Keyboarding or Microcomputer Applications
Through this course students will utilize and become proficient with the graphic design software Microsoft Publisher XP. Students will develop a school newspaper utilizing MS Publisher and various other software applications. Students will be responsible for meeting deadlines. Through this course students will develop their abilities to create professional quality documents, polish their writing skills, and work together as a team to accomplish goals.
Course Title: E-Commerce Credit: ˝Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications
This course is designed for juniors and seniors. Recent reports say that approximately 40% of all business transactions are done electronically. E-Commerce will introduce students to the basic functions of sales and marketing, business aspects of e-commerce using the Internet, auction technology, and how to create a global marketplace for the 21st century. As a part of this course students will actually market and sell items at Internet auctions to apply the principles of marketing and selling as they apply to e-commerce.
Course Title: Business Communications Credit: ˝ Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Microcomputer Applications
Business Communications is an essential course for any student whose future may include using a resume and letter writing. Students will become familiar with the Technical Writing process as it relates to professional, real world business documents. The first part of the course will deal with proper punctuation and grammar usage as they relate to communicating in the business world. The second part of the course will spend time developing resumes, cover letters, follow up letters, and the skills used in the job application process. The course will include a section on basic income tax documents and procedures. Business Communications is a required course for all business majors.
Course Title: Technical Writing/English 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Keyboarding, successful completion of English 11 and Teacher Approval.
Technical writing is a senior level class aimed at the student who is planning on joining the workforce after graduation, who is planning on attending a technical school, or have a business related major in college. A variety of styles of writing and technical writing will be covered, including: grammar and punctuation review, letter formats, reports, forms, and resumes. Students will also gain an insight into the realm of public speaking. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the writing process used in the workplace through models, practice exercises, and writing assignments related to the actual workplace. Students will learn the “Pyramid Approach” to writing as it relates to every day communications. Technical writing will fulfill the fourth unit of required English as prescribed by the New York State Department of Education.
Course Title: Internship/Career Pathways Credit: 1Prerequisite: Senior level student or Guidance Recommendation Internship/Career Pathways is designed for the senior level student looking to gain on the job experience related to a particular career interest. Upon expressing interest, students will go through a rigorous series of interviews with teacher, administration, guidance, and internship providers. Upon approval from all parties involved the student will be placed in a credit bearing internship that will fit a possible career interest. Students in this program will require high motivation and consistent study habits. Students who are dependable, comfortable working independently, and as team players will do well in this program.
Course Title: Business Law Credit: 1 Prerequisite(s): None
The course emphasis is on the individual as he/she encounters business law in personal, family, and occupational life. It is introduced with an overview of what law is, why it is needed, and how it affects both society and the individual. By studying true situations and cases, students will learn how business and personal law impacts the real lives of young people and adults as well. The remainder of the course is a study of the legal rules applicable to business contracts with special emphasis on personal/business liability, sales, payments, renting and owning property, wills, and family law. A mock trial is prepared for and conducted in competition with another school. This is a good preparatory course for a student planning to follow college business management program. Business law can be applied towards a 5th credit social studies sequence. Students will be graded on tests, homework assignments, class participation, case studies, and projects.
Course Title: College Accounting Credit: 1 Prerequisite(s): Recommended for Juniors & Seniors
Content of this course will parallel the first semester of a college introductory accounting course and involves more analysis than the traditional high school accounting class. The course introduces basic accounting concepts, principles, and practices for a service or merchandising business at an accelerated pace. Students are introduced to accrual based accounting. Emphasis is placed on adjustments, special journals, and financial statements. Students completing this course with at least an 85 and passing a TC3 exam will earn 4 credit hours from TC3. This credit can be transferred from TC3 to other educational institutions. As this course is given with college-level expectations, consistent study habits and high motivation are required. Students who are comfortable working independently and who get satisfaction from being accurate can expect to do well in this class.
Course Title: Marketing Credit: 1Prerequisite(s): None This course introduces students to the important role that marketing plays in our economic system and examines its effect on our daily lives. Content revolves around the basic marketing functions: selling, promotion, pricing, purchasing, product/service, and idea planning and distribution. Projects, including marketing research, are developed to give students hands-on experience using these functions. Students will be introduced to career opportunities in marketing and the training necessary to obtain them.
Course Title: Commercial Art and Design Credit: 1 Prerequisite(s): Studio Art
This course is designed to increase student understanding of various manual and digital image techniques that are used by designers in commercial art settings. A major focus will be on creative problem solving, and how designers develop ideas for clients that communicate a desired message to a specific audience. Units explored include principles of design and layout, design history, advertising, logo design, typography, and package design, among others. In addition, students will explore professional work-related skills and various careers related to the graphic arts industry. Students will learn different ways to communicate their ideas through discussion, journal writing, critiques, and projects. This course may be applied as either business or art credit.
Course Title: Small Business Management Credit: 1Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the concepts of business management. The intent is to balance economic and regulatory considerations with management skill development. Through a variety of activities the course content should enable the student/entrepreneur to successfully start and maintain a small business. As a final project, students will develop a real business plan.
Course Title: Digital Media Production Credit: 1 Prerequisite(s): None This course serves as an introduction to and exploration of media based communication. Its objective is to provide students with hands-on production experience while also familiarizing them with relevant and controversial debates surrounding media issues. Students will develop basic technical and conceptual skills for production and take a critical look at computer applications and media culture. A variety of media examples including television program excerpts, commercials and movies will be presented for analysis. Areas of exploration include topics such digital photography, image projections, digital video, DVD production, sound editing, and/or web design in addition to media literacy.
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