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FHS Course Information
Business Department Courses
Business Education is a comprehensive Applied Academic Program which includes offerings in Computer technology, marketing education, international business, and specialized courses for personal use and college preparation. The Business Education Program emphasizes computer-based instructional strategies, and supports and applies the academic areas of economics, language arts and mathematics. The nature of the workplace is in a constant state of change and evolution, and the courses taught in the Business Education Program are designed to bring the world of school and work closer together by imparting broad conceptual and social skills, as well as practical and specific skills.
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Principals of Business |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A |
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Pre-requisites: None.
Principles of Business is a one-year, two semester college prep course focusing on the study of Economics, Finance, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. It is intended as the basic or introductory course for those students seeking to establish a foundation for upper division courses in Business and other Social Sciences. Upon successful completion of this course many students plan on pursuing undergraduate studies in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing or Pre-Law.
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Accounting 1 |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A |
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Pre-requisites: None.
Accounting 1 will enable the students to understand the "language" of business, the recording of financial transactions and their interpretation, the clarification of business procedures, the provision of skills needed for keeping financial records, and practice in setting up accounting systems. Computerized accounting, investments and an introduction to taxes are also included in the curriculum. The course is recommended for students who plan to enter college and major or minor in business administration, accounting, marketing, international business management, etc. Accounting will satisfy part of the mathematics requirement for graduation. Successfully completing two semesters will earn five semester units for math credit.
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Accounting 2 |
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Units: 10
Grades: 10-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A |
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Pre-requisites: Accounting 1
This advanced course is designed for students who want to broaden and improve knowledge about business procedures and the use of accounting records. Students that complete this class usual go on to college and major in accounting or some other phase of business. Accounting 2 will satisfy part of the mathematics requirement for graduation. Successfully completing two semesters will earn five semester units for math credit.
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International Business |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: g
C.S.U. Requirement: ELEC |
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Pre-requisites: Principles of Business.
International Business provides an introduction to economic, cultural, and political factors that influence business. The course includes fundamentals of import/export business, business structures, business plans, trade relations, financial transactions, legal agreements, and global entrepreneurship.
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Law |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: g
C.S.U. Requirement: ELEC |
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Pre-requisites: None.
The goal of this class is to provide students with the legal skills necessary for them to survive in today's world. The course provides knowledge of how to protect one's rights while observing the rights of others. Included are topics such as the nature and kinds of law, legal rights and responsibilities, contracts, crimes, torts, law for the minor, ethics, landlord and tenant relationships, real and personal property, bailments, and business organizations.
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Principles of Marketing |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A |
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Pre-requisites: None.
Principles of Marketing is a one-year, two semester college prep course focusing on the science and art of building and managing profitable customer relationships. Marketing’s central purpose is presented as demand management, the skills needed to manage the level, timing and composition of demand. Students will learn the necessity of attracting new customers by promising and delivering superior customer service in an environment continually being shaped by the two powerful forces of technology and globalization. Students will study contributions to marketing by Peter Drucker, Ted Levitt, Philip Kotler, Regis McKenna and Geoffrey Moore, among others.
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Computer Applications |
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Units: 5 or 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A |
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Pre-requisites: None.
Recommended: The ability to type is highly recommended.
An introductory computer course with and emphasis on computer literacy and the practical application of computer knowledge as used in business, industry and everyday life. Hands-on computer learning and the use of software programs and computer applications commonly used in school, business and industry will be stressed. Common applications covered include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Money and Banking |
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Units: 10
Grades: 11-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: g
C.S.U. Requirement: ELEC |
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Pre-requisites: None.
Recommended: Principles of Business and International Business.
Money and Banking is a one-year, two semester college prep elective course focusing on the study of markets and their supporting financial infrastructure. This course provides a framework for studying the role of money in our emerging global economy and the institutional characteristics of underlying banking systems and financial markets. The development of markets and financial intermediaries is considered within the context of the commercial, economic and financial history of the United States. Students will explore the history of trade from the autarky and mercantilism practiced by colonial powers through current international arrangements supporting global interdependence and economic integration. This course will also consider the macroeconomic issues of monetary policy as executed by the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank.
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Multimedia |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: f
C.S.U. Requirement: VPA |
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Pre-requisites: Art 1.
This course focuses on the historical, theoretical, and cultural issues as related to the mass media and the Internet. In addition to theoretical and historical work, students will heighten their ability to critically analyze and create multimedia. Students will evaluate (verbally and in writing), design, create and present multimedia projects. Concepts and skills developed throughout the course are revised and reinforced with each unit of instruction.
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Combined Computer Apps / Keyboarding |
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Units: 10
Grades: 9-12 |
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A |
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Pre-requisites: None.
Computer literacy is valuable in today’s high-tech world. This course is recommended for all students and is the basic course in learning touch-typing and computer applications. The course includes an introduction to touch-typing and these skills are further strengthened through the introduction to several computer applications that are commonly used in both school and business. There is an emphasis on computer literacy and the practical application of computer knowledge as used in business, industry and everyday life. Several applications that are covered included Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Hands-on computer learning and use of software programs and computer applications is stressed.
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