ACCOUNTING 10 - This introductory course presents the student with the basics of the double-entry accounting cycle for a service business. It will also cover banking/cash control and synoptic journals.
ACCOUNTING 20 - (Prerequisite is Accounting 10) The core module of this course is designed to help students understand the purpose and basic operations of a merchandising business. Payroll will also be studied and students will complete a practice set.
ACCOUNTING 30 - (Prerequisite is Accounting 20) The core of this course is managerial accounting. Students will compare managerial accounting with financial accounting; classify the various types of costs; learn about cost behaviors; examine profit planning and develop budgets and analyze financial statements. Time will also be spent in the lab doing computerized accounting for both service and merchandising businesses.
INFORMATION PROCESSING 10 – This course focuses on introducing the skills necessary to effectively utilize computers and software applications for personal use. Students will be introduced to basic computer care, keyboarding, Internet skills, Spreadsheet use, and Business/Career Ed simulations. Multimedia units include computer assisted presentations and computer assisted graphics editing.
INFORMATION PROCESSING 20 – (Prerequisite is IP 10) Students will continue to explore practical applications for the home and office. Units of study will include keyboarding, Business/Career Ed simulations, advanced spreadsheets and computer assisted presentations. Multimedia components will include advanced image editing, an introduction to web site design, an introduction to desktop publishing, and introduction to databases.
INFORMATION PROCESSING 30 – (Prerequisite is IP 10) At this advanced level, students will explore advanced keyboarding, advanced spreadsheets, Business/Career Ed simulations, advanced computer assisted presentations. Multimedia components will include advanced graphic editing, advanced web site design and advanced desktop publishing.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 30 - Do you dream of running your own business? The course is designed to help students to understand the role of small business and the entrepreneur in the economy. Students will enhance their creativity, organizational, and research skills. In-class learning, partnerships, and contact with the community will provide the learning experiences necessary for each student to develop a business plan for a small venture.