2007-2008 arapahoe business department

2007-2008

Arapahoe Business Department

Benefits of Business Classes

Obvious application of concepts to everyday life

A sound background in computers & technology

Jump start on core business requirements for college– Accounting, Marketing, Business Law, Finance

Business Certificates of Proficiency– Stand out on college applications and resumes

Business Certificates of Proficiency

Accounting Marketing Business Technology Business Management

Certificate Requirements

Accounting Marketing

* Eligible electives include all Business and Marketing courses except BT1

Accounting I (Full year)

Personal Finance

Advanced Business Technology 2

Marketing (Full year)

One of the following:Advanced MarketingSports & Entertainment

MarketingEntrepreneurship

One Business or Marketing Elective*

Certificate Requirements

Business Technology Business Management

* Eligible electives include all Business and Marketing courses except BT1

Accounting I (Full year)

Professional Employment Training




Desktop Publishing


DECA An Association of Marketing Students

10-12 grade Co-curricular marketing club District, State & National competitions Role plays and written manuals School wide events

– Homecoming BBQ, DECA Dodgeball and more!

FBLA Future Business Leaders of America

Open to all grades District, State and National competitions Over 50+ business competitive events

– Accounting, computers, public speaking, team events, and much more!

Social activities and community service focus

Computer Classes

Class Grade Level Days Credits

9-12*Must have taken BT1 or passed

Proficiency Exam

MWF or

TR

3

or

2

9-12 MWF or

TR

3

or

2

Adv Bus Tech

Desktop Publishing

Accounting/Finance Classes


10-12Cannot take 2nd semester

without 1st semester

MWF 3

11-12 MWF

or

TR

3

or

2

Personal Finance

Accounting I

General Business


9-10Fall & Spring

TR 2

10-12

Spring Only

MWF 3

Business Principles

Business Law

Career Planning


9-10 TR 2

10-12 TR 2

11-12*Must have taken PET and enroll in a related class to

your job while in the program

N/A 5, 7 or 10CommunityEmployment Experience

(CEE)

ProfessionalEmployment Training

(PET)

Career Connections

MarketingClass Grade Level Days Credits

10-12 TR 2

11-12*Must have taken Marketing

MWF 3

10-12 Fall*Must have taken Marketing or

Business Principles

MWF 3

10-12 Spring*Must have taken Marketing or

Business Principles

MWF 3

10-12*Can only apply if you are in a

marketing class

MWF or

TR

3or

2

Marketing

Advanced Marketing

DECA Store

Sports & Entertain.Marketing

Entrepreneurship

Advanced Business Tech 2

No more keyboarding

A “MUST HAVE” class to be prepared for college!

Project based class

Word– Advanced formatting– Tables

Excel– Spreadsheet formatting– Mathematical formulas– Advanced charting

PowerPoint– Effective design and communication of ideas– Tables and charts

Desktop Publishing

Get to use your creative side!

Use Microsoft Word and Publisher

Create professional publications

Brochures, newsletters, business cards, and more

Accounting I

Essential for future:

– Business Majors

– Consumers

– Entrepreneurs Learn accounting cycle and the vocabulary of business

Computer Application

– Quick Books

Personal Finance

Class fills fast – great info for college! A “MUST HAVE” class to be prepared to be financially

independent Opportunity to earn $1,000 scholarship for college

Saving, budgeting, investing, credit cards

Buying cars and houses

Microsoft Money software to track your finances

Planning for your future

Business Principles

Economic resources and systems

Entrepreneurship and small business

Business ownership and operations

Leadership and management

Consumer rights and responsibilities

Write a business plan for a business of your choice

Business Law

How courts work – civil & criminal

Laws for minors and consumers

Contracts

Legal implications of business decisions

How laws reflect society

Career Connections

Explore ways to choose a career based on what you like

Learn the skills and abilities you will need for future jobs

Research specific careers of interest to you Identify opportunities for after high school

Professional EmploymentTraining (PET)

Help identify possible careers

Research colleges and training programs

Explore workplace dynamics

Employment skills

Resume, applications, interviews

Community EmploymentExperience (CEE)

Must have taken or be currently enrolled in Professional Employment Training (PET)

Must take a class related to your job Receive one hour of credit for every 30 hours of work

– 5, 7 or 10 credits

– Can only enroll for a total of 2 semesters

On-the-job work experience, evaluations and visits

Marketing

Role of promotion in business operations

Advertising, merchandise display, publicity

Promotional mix

Product branding, packaging, labeling, and positioning

Advanced Marketing

Market research

Starting and managing a business

Entrepreneurial risks

Retail merchandising

Create your own product to sell in the DECA store!

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Product and price decisions

Market research and outlets

Branding, imaging & licensing

Sports & entertainment promotion

Sports & entertainment planning & careers

Entrepreneurship

Challenges and rewards

Managing market strategies

Business processes

Managing finances of a business

Expansion of existing clientele

DECA Store

Must be enrolled in a marketing course

Must complete an application

B average student and excellent attendance

On-the-job retail training

Inventory and cash register balancing

Merchandise ordering and display design