COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

PROPOSED COURSE OFFERINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Course descriptions are listed by department

Department: Business

Computer Applications I
BUS101

Graduation Credit: CTE

1 Trimester

Prerequisites - None

Open to Grades

9

10

11

12

THIS IS A REQUIRED FRESHMAN CLASS      
In this course, students discover the skills they need to master the big three Microsoft Office programs --Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Even students who are unsure about computers will develop the know-how to be successful when writing personal, school, or career-related material. Students will also increase their speed and accuracy at the keyboard -- all in just 12 weeks!

Computer Applications II
BUS301

Graduation Credit: CTE

1 Trimester

Prerequisites - Computer Applications I or instructor approval

Open to Grades

9

10

11

12

In today’s computer-driven, global economy, students need the skills this class offers. Students will expand their knowledge of Microsoft Office in Excel and Access. They will also develop their career skills and the expertise to create correctly formatted and professional looking documents for other classes at Columbia High School, in college, and in their careers.

Accounting I
BUS111

Graduation Credit: CTE

2 Trimesters

Prerequisites - None

Note: $20 workbook fee required

Open to Grades

10

11

12

NOTE:  Earn three college credits while taking this class at CHS. See Instructor for details.
This course is the foundation of any business career. Whether students plan to work for themselves, in a small business setting, or for a large corporation, this course will prepare them for a future career in the business world. Accounting I will also help students better understand their own personal finances. College or career bound students will find this class valuable.

Accounting II
BUS211

Graduation Credit: CTE

2 Trimesters

Prerequisites - Accounting I with B or better

Note: $20 workbook fee required

Open to Grades

11

12

This advanced accounting course is designed primarily for students who desire to continue their knowledge of accounting and are perhaps thinking about accounting as a profession. Students begin with a review of Accounting I fundamentals and proceed to broaden and improve knowledge about business procedures and the use of accounting records. Students will learn a computer-automated accounting system.

Introduction to Marketing
BUS151

Graduation Credit: Elective or CTE

2 Trimesters

Prerequisites - None

Open to Grades

9

10

11

12

This class introduces students to the commonalities among businesses, such as personnel management, finance, marketing, planning and resource management. Students will identify consumers’ needs and wants, assess the competitive environment, select customer targets and develop an appropriate marketing strategy with the goal of building and maintaining satisfying customer relationships.  Students will develop skills related to interpersonal communication, self-presentation, economics, marketing, sales, employability, career discovery, and ethical decision-making.