Business Applications I

Grades: 9 - 10
Course Length: 1 Semester – 1/2 CTE Credit or 1/2 Elective Credit
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Class Size: 20

In this course, students will review the basics of Microsoft Word, and then advance into higher-level applications. Introductory level, hands-on projects will give students the opportunity to acquire basic skills using Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations. Class activities will incorporate marketing concepts into businessrelated documents, such as advertisements, newsletters, fliers, memos, letters and more. This course may be awarded Tech Prep Credit at Yavapai College.

Campuses: Mayer, Prescott, Seligman

Business Applications ll

Grades: 9 - 10
Course Length: 1 Semester – 1/2 CTE Credit or 1/2 Elective Credit
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Prerequisite: Computer Applications
Class Size: 20

“Surfed” the Internet lately? Did you find what you were looking for easily? Can you create useful, great looking documents? This world is turning into a computer world…you better jump on or be left behind! Have fun designing web pages in this hands-on course. Learn the do’s and don’ts of web page design by evaluating existing web pages and reviewing major design principles. Let your creative side show using Dreamweaver and Photoshop software to create professional, up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use. This course will also allow the opportunity for students to advance beyond the basics and get a head start on mastering the most popular business software suite Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Campuses: Mayer, Prescott, Seligman

Business Ownership

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: 1 Semester – 1/2 CTE Credit or 1/2 Elective Credit
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Class Size: 20

Do you want to start your own business? Continue to grow your business? And be a business success? Then, hold on….because this course is for you! Starting a new business is a risky proposition and there is no guarantee, which is why it is so important to do some element of forward planning. When this forward planning is put on paper, it is called a “Business Plan”. The Business Plan is your best educated guess as to how to go about getting your business started and where you expect to be in a year, two years, or three years. This course will allow the opportunity for students to learn from community business professionals and engage in “real-life” business, computer simulations. The final project will include writing an actual business plan.

Campuses: Mayer, Prescott, Seligman

Introduction to Business *May not be offered at all campuses.

Grades: 9 – 10
Course Length: Full Year – 1 CTE Credit or 1 Elective Credit
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Class Size: 20

This class is for students who have a genuine interest in acquiring basic, practical business and financial skills they will use regularly during the rest of their lives. In this course, you will learn all about the workforce in the United States. You’ll find out what kinds of jobs will be in demand in the future, and how much money you’ll need to make in order to have the lifestyle you hope to achieve. We’ll discover how to run and operate a business, how other successful entrepreneurs have achieved huge success, and how to make your money work for you. We’ll also talk about the problem of fraud/identity theft and other business crimes. Career development and life beyond graduation are emphasized. Practical, hands-on activities are a regular part of this class. Students that earn a B or better may be awarded Tech Prep credit at Yavapai College.

Campuses: Prescott

Business Management *May not be offered at all campuses.

Grades: 10 - 11 (12 with teacher approval)
Course Length: Full Year – 1 CTE Credit or 1 Elective Credit
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Prerequisite: Any Business or Information Technology Course
Class Size: 20

This course is for students interested in Business Management techniques. This class is hands-on using office simulations. Skills developed in this course will give the student a competitive edge in the job market. Units covered include careers, financial management practices for businesses, leadership styles, business ethics, economic systems, legal concepts that apply to businesses, marketing concepts, management practices, and accounting principles.

Campuses: Prescott

Business Leadership *May not be offered at all campuses.

Grades: 11 - 12 (10 with Teacher approval)
Course Length: Full Year – 1/2 CTE Credit or 1/2 Elective Credit
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Prerequisite: Business I and Teacher approval
Class Size: 20

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader” John Quincy Adams

There’s more to being a business success than just knowing all about business. The real question is…are you a Business Leader? This course has been designed to, not only provide students with the understanding and knowledge of real-world business leadership qualities and characteristics, but to also provide an opportunity for students to evaluate, analyze and synthesize course information. This will be accomplished by presentation of course content in conjunction with attendance and participation in regional, state and national leadership conferences sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of America student organization. Students will also have the opportunity to network with representatives from local, regional, state & national businesses as well as develop themselves as organizational leaders and to embark on paths of personal leadership development. Through personal curiosity and reflection from students and personal openness and sharing in class discussions, leadership discussion groups, and one-on-one sessions with teacher, students will develop skills necessary for effective leadership. Leadership development concepts used in the course will be immediately applicable for students and useful for the rest of their lives. Concepts include key traits of strong leaders, motivation of others, coaching skills, conflict resolution, team management, time management, planning, organization, communication skills, professionalism, ethical & social responsibilities, and much more.

Campuses: Prescott