BUSINESS, MARKETING AND TECHNOLOGY 713 †C COLLEGE LEVEL ACCOUNTING (PILOT) 2 Terms Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: Integrated Math 2 or 2X and Accounting 1 This is a college level course designed to replicate the introduction to accounting course taught in a university setting. Accounting is a language that provides information about the financial position of an organization. When you study accounting you are learning this specialized language which communicates the financial position of an organization. This course is an “integrated “approach to teaching accounting which consists of eight modules. Topics include financial accounting, financial statement analysis and managerial accounting. Approximately 75% of the course is dedicated to financial accounting and 25% is dedicated to managerial accounting topics. Students will be given a brief introduction to financial and managerial accounting in the Accounting 1 class. Students will receive college credit through Concurrent Enrollment at North Hennepin Community College. 722 †C PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: None Learn basic survival skills in managing your personal finances. This class will prepare students for life in understanding the practical skills of economics and personal finance. Students will learn basic money management skills by preparing a budget, maintaining a checking account, and preparing tax forms. As consumers they will learn how to make responsible decisions regarding spending, savings, investing and the wise use of credit which is crucial for young adults to understand prior to graduation. Other topics covered will be housing/mortgages, auto purchasing, and insurance. Students in this course are encouraged to join Business Professionals of America. Students will receive college credit through Concurrent Enrollment at North Hennepin Community College. 723 MANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS 1 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: Personal Financial Management or Personal Resource Management Your economic success will in large part be determined by your ability to understand and manage the money you earn in ways that ensure your ability to purchase a home, provide for college education, and save for retirement. In this class, a spectrum of investments--from conservative to more risk tolerant--will be explored. You will learn about money markets, certificates of deposit, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, commodities, and futures. You will also compete in “The Stock Market Game” at the state level sponsored by BESTPREP. Additionally, students will learn how to research a company’s finances, track a stock’s performance, and build and manage a portfolio of investments. Students in this course are encouraged to join Business Professionals of America.
725 (STEM) FINANCIAL ALGEBRA 2 Terms Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: Integrated Math 3 or Instructor Approval Financial Algebra will combine algebraic and graphical approaches with practical business and personal finance application. The class will explore algebraic thinking patterns and functions in a financial context. The class will cover seven financial topics: Investing, Banking, Credit, Income Taxes, Employment, Modeling a Business and Mortgages.
COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY 701 † KEYBOARDING* 1 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Prerequisite: None This course is designed for students with little or no skill in touch-typing. If you type less than 35 wpm and/or need improvement in keyboarding skills you should take this course. Emphasis will be placed on skill development including speed, accuracy and technique using the keyboarding online program. Students will develop business communication skills including composing, proofreading, researching and language art skills. Included in this course is an introduction to business documents. Students will prepare and design memos, e-mails, letters, reports and tables. 25