Introduction to Business & Marketing is an introductory course designed to give students an overview of the Business Management and Administration, Marketing, and Finance career clusters. The course helps students prepare for the growing complexities of the business world by examining basic principles of business, marketing, and finance in addition to exploring key aspects of leadership, ethical and social responsibilities, and careers. Students’ academic skills in communications, mathematics, and economics are reinforced with activities modeled in the context of business topics. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be equipped with the foundational skills to succeed in any of the Business, Marketing, or Finance programs of study and will be prepared to make an informed decision regarding which pathways they would like to pursue in high school. Prerequisite(s): None. Credit:1 - Grade Level 10 | Business Management | Intro to Marketing & Business | Business Communications | Business Management | Work-Based Learning | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Business Communications is a course designed to develop students’ effective oral and electronic business communications skills. This course develops skills in multiple methods of communications, including social media, as well as electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, and video conferencing. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate successful styles and methods for professional business communications using the proper tools to deliver effective publications and presentations. Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Marketing. Credit:1 - Grade Level 10 – 11

Business Management focuses on the development of the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions required for the production and delivery of goods and services. This applied knowledge course addresses the management role of utilizing the businesses’ resources of employees, equipment, and capital to achieve an organization’s goals. Students will participate in a continuing project throughout the course in which, individually or in teams, they will present recommendations to improve an existing business. Local business partnerships are encouraged to provide resources for faculty and students. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to complete a full review of an existing business and offer recommendations for improvement as would a management consultant. Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Marketing. Credit:1 - Grade Level 11 – 12 Note: Principles of Management CLEP opportunity | Business Marketing | Intro to Marketing & Business | Marketing I | Social Media Marketing | Event Planning | Work-Based Learning | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Marketing and Management I: Principles is the Level 2 Course for the Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship programs of study in the Marketing Career Cluster. It can also suffice as the Level 1 course in the Supply Chain Management program of study. The course focuses on the study of marketing concepts and their practical applications. Students will examine the risks and challenges that marketers face to establish a competitive edge in the sale of products and services. Topics covered include foundational marketing functions such as promotion, distribution, and selling, as well as coverage of economics fundamentals, international marketing, and career development. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will understand the economic principles, the marketing mix, and product development and selling strategies. Credit 1 - Grade Level 10 – 11 Social Media Marketing and Analytics: (NIC) Social Media Marketing & Analytics is a study of concepts and principles used in social media marketing. Students will examine the uses, marketing strategies and data generated by social media marketing. Subject matter includes foundational social media knowledge, social media marketing strategies, communication and ethical responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): Marketing and Management I: Principles. Credit: 1 – Grade Level 11-12 Aligned National Industry Credential (NIC): Hootsuite Social Media Marketing (Tier 2)

Event Planning and Management is designed to be a project-based, capstone experience in which students research, prepare, deliver, and reflect upon an original event for a community organization, business, or nonprofit. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will further refine leadership, teamwork, and management skills acquired in previous courses and apply them through application in a practicum setting. The course is highly customizable to meet local needs: partner organizations may be chosen at the discretion of student teams, with the approval of the instructor and appropriate school personnel. Organizations can include local non-profits, charities, shelters, agencies, businesses, sports teams, school-based enterprises, or other entities with a demonstrated need for assistance in staging an event or a commitment to providing students with work-based learning opportunities. Prerequisite(s): At least two credits earned in a previous Hospitality & Tourism or Marketing program of study. Credit 1 - Grade Level 11 – 12 | Supply Chain | Intro to Marketing & Business | Supply Chain I | Supply Chain II | Work-Based Learning (School Store) | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

Supply Chain Management I: Principles and Foundations exposes students to careers and businesses involved in the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail, pipeline, and water. As an introduction to this important and globally evolving field, this course covers the basic principles of logistics, reviews the history and development of distribution networks, and examines how they function within the dynamics of the supply chain. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will explore career options; demonstrate an understanding of the historical, current, and future significance of supply chain industries; and plan for the effective and efficient flow of goods and services. This course will require extensive Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to PowerPoint creation; use of templates; spreadsheet manipulations; and designing of charts, graphs, formulas, and tables. Prerequisite: Introduction to Business & Marketing or Marketing and Management I: Principles Credit: 1 - Grade Level: 10-11

Supply Chain Management II prepares students for entry into the warehouse and distribution career field. Course content emphasizes a deep understanding of the dynamics of distribution and logistics operations, the warehousing skills needed for the tracking and managing of inventory, and the problem-solving skills used by logisticians in today’s complex business environments. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have a thorough understanding of safety, tools, equipment, operations, processes, customer fulfillment, product lifecycle, future trends, and regulatory issues in the industry. Extensive use of Microsoft Office is required throughout this course. Prerequisite: Foundations of Supply Chain Management. Credit: 1 - Grade Level: 10-12

Supply Chain Management III prepares students for a capstone learning experience in logistics, planning, and management systems. A range of business tasks will be undertaken to support the operation of supply chain processes including coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems. Through exposure to crucial business activities such as project management, analyzing logistical problems, and producing new solutions, students will acquire advanced skills related to business professionalism, ethics, policies, and communication. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be prepared for further education and careers in the supply chain industry. Prerequisite: Supply Chain Management I and Supply Chain Management II. Credit: 1 - Grade Level: 11-12

Retail Operations is designed to challenge students with the real world of supply chain management and merchandising services. The standards in this course are designed to prepare students with skills and knowledge related to buying, selling, human resource management, business operations, product management, promotion, and customer service. Decision-making skills, financial management, customer relations, ethics and legal issues are also addressed. Upon completion of this applied knowledge course, proficient students will have skills essential for entering careers as retail associates at entry and mid-level management as well as be prepared to enter postsecondary programs in business and marketing. The content lends itself to both work-based learning and school-based enterprises opportunities. Prerequisite(s): Marketing & Management I: Principles. Credit 1 - Grade Level 11 – 12

Accounting I is an essential course for students who wish to pursue careers in business and finance, or for those who wish to develop important skill sets related to financial literacy. Whether students aspire to be future business owners or work in finance with other companies, accounting skills are fundamental to success and applicable in many different fields. In this course, proficient accounting students develop skills to analyze business transactions, journalize, post, and prepare worksheets and financial statements, and apply financial analysis to business processes. Additionally, students receive exposure to the ethical considerations that accounting professionals must face and the standards of practice governing their work, such as the GAAP (generally accepted accounting procedures) standards. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to apply their accounting skills in more advanced Business and Finance courses and ultimately pursue postsecondary training. Credit: 1 - Grade Level 10 – 11

Criminal Justice I is the first course of study and serves as a comprehensive survey of how the law enforcement, legal, and correctional systems interact with each other in the United States. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will understand the context of local, state, and federal laws, have investigative skills pertaining to basic crime scenes and incident documentation, and understand the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement. Credit: 1 - Grade Level 10

Criminal Justice II is the second course of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will understand the impact of the Constitution on law enforcement, law enforcement and police procedures, alcohol and beverage laws, sentencing, and the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement. Students enrolled in this course will complete the IS-100 and IS-200 to earn the certification. Prerequisite(s): Criminal Justice I. Credit: 1 - Grade Level 10 - 11