Business Education

Course Descriptions

Business Management

1 credit (Grades 9-12) (Prerequisite: Instructor approval required. Annual dues will be decided upon by the FBLA Chapter)

Students will obtain leadership experience by assuming officer responsibilities as well as planning and organizing FBLA chapter activities. This course will focus time on Business Achievement Awards, competitions, planning fundraising events, organizing chapter events and activities, and fulfilling FBLA officer responsibilities. This course is designed to help students develop an understanding of the skills and resources needed to manage a business. Instruction includes a general overview of American business, forms of business ownership, personnel management, labor-management relations, public and human relations, taxation, and government regulations. The use of computers and software as tools in making business decisions in areas such as accounting, sales analysis, and inventory control is also introduced.

Advanced Business Management

1 credit (Grades 10-12) (Prerequisite: Business Management and instructor approval. Must be a paid up FBLA member, Annual dues will be decided upon by the FBLA Chapter.)

Students will obtain leadership experience by assuming officer responsibilities as well as planning and organizing FBLA chapter activities. This course will focus time on Business Achievement Awards, competitions, planning fundraising events, organizing chapter events and activities, and fulfilling FBLA officer responsibilities.

Business Communication

1 credit (Prerequisite: Business Management)

This course provides reinforcement of students’ basic language arts skills (composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.) and development of essential competencies for oral and written communication in today’s technological workplaces. Emphasis is placed on using the computer to compose and produce accurate and effective documents (including e-mail messages, letters, memos, reports, etc.) for personal and professional purposes. Using technology (presentation software and telecommunications) to develop oral communication skills such as making presentations, giving instructions, interviewing and making reports in an effective manner is reinforced in this course.

Business Technology I

1/2 credit (Grades 10-12)

This course is designed to help students develop the qualities, knowledge, and skills necessary for working in a business. Students enhance computer application skills as they develop competencies needed by administrative support professionals. The content includes the use of technology to develop communication skills, the performance of office procedures tasks, the production of quality work using advanced features of business software applications, and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents. In addition, this course provides training or skills many employers find deficient in dealing with other people, using the telephone, organizing work, and handling other crucial tasks.

Computer Applications I

1/2 credit (Grades 9-12)

This course is designed to help students master beginning level skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, desktop publishing, multimedia, Internet usage, and integrated software applications using MS Office.

Computer Applications II

1/2 Credit (Grade 9-12) (Prerequisite Computer Apps I)

Computer Applications II is designed to expand the skills of students to be successful and competitive in high school and beyond. Students will work with software for both Mac and PC including, but not limited to Adobe, Microsoft, Apple, and IOS.

Web Design

1/2 credit (Grades 10-12)

This course deals with the use of Web programming languages (HTML, Javascript, etc. ), graphics applications, and other Web authoring tools to design, edit, launch, and maintain Web sites and pages. Such topics as Internet theory, Web page standards, Web design elements, user interfaces, special effects, navigation, and emerging Web technologies will be included.

Desktop Publishing

1 credit (Grades 10-12)

The skills learned in this class will help students complete the Buffalo High School yearbook. Students will cover such areas as page layouts, creating graphics, importing and manipulating graphics and text, designing effective publications, and photography. Students will be required to take photos during school and at extracurricular events.

Digital Media Production

1 credit (Grades 10-12) (Prerequisite: Computer Applications or teacher approval)

Unleash your creativity while learning to use various forms of digital media to produce a variety of publications including audio, video, and digital displays. Digital video production students will be responsible for preparation, delivery and post production of the Bison Beat, daily news, public service announcements, podcasts, etc. Enrollment in this class may require work outside of the regular school day.

Entrepreneurship

1 Credit (Grades 9-12)

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge needed for organizing, developing and implementing a business within the private free enterprise system. Topics of study will include learning the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, preparing a business plan, choosing a location, securing a loan, determining organizational structure and promoting a business.