BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY INTRO TO BUSINESS Grades 9-12 BTBA28 - ½ Credit Are you thinking of pursuing a business/management career or maybe owning your own business someday? This course is designed to introduce students to the important role business plays in the lives of individuals as consumers and workers. College-bound students are encouraged to take this course to help strengthen management and leadership skills. The course covers different types of businesses, management and leadership theories, marketing and advertising and managing and operating a small business. Students will also learn how to develop commercials, provide publicity, design products, understand promotion techniques and develop pricing strategies.
CONSUMER LAW What are your rights and responsibilities as a consumer? Grades 9-12 BTBA63 - ½ Credit An overview of consumer law for individuals and businesses. The course will tie content into real life situations, emphasize practical points to reduce legal risks and discuss alternative ways of resolving disputes. Buying a car Buying other things Insuring a car Importance of warranties Unfair and deceptive sales practices Staying at a hotel Flying, riding the train or bus
LIFE – THE REAL SURVIVOR SHOW Grades 9-12 BTBA46 - ½ Credit Figuring it all out. You and life beyond high school. An overview of planning for the future. Do you know yourself – what influence does the revolution in the workplace, civics and citizenship, marriage, a place to call home and advertisement have on you.
MOCK TRIAL Grades 9-12 BTBA65 - ½ Credit Mock trial provides an active learning opportunity and requires cooperation among participants. This course helps students gain a practical understanding of the way the American legal system functions, while learning the details of trial processes and procedures. Students will develop important lifetime skills: critical analysis of problems, reasoning, listening, oral presentation (argue cases).
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