This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts & careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, & industry & basic web design concepts. The content includes IT career research; operating systems & software applications; electronic communications including e-mail & Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, & XML commands; emerging technologies; & Web page design. Business Communications & Technology

This course introduces students to the financial world. Students develop financial literacy as they learn about the functions of finance in society. They study marketing, entrepreneurships, finance, & key investment-related terms & concepts. They also research how innovations have changed the financial services field. Finally, students explore careers that exist in finance today. AP Capstone Seminar

Foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip

Provides basic principles & practices of banking, credit, & consumer lending in the U.S. Students will become familiar with the major functions of banks & other financial intermediaries, central banking by the Federal Reserve System, modern trends in the finance industry, learn to identify the legal forms of business organization, develop an understanding of by developing a business plan learn about various financial analysis strategies & the methods by which businesses raise. Accounting Applications 1

Provides rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as Accounting Clerk, Accounting Associate, and Accounting Assistant. Students will learn the double-entry accounting system, and become familiar with financial documents such as journals, ledgers, balance sheets, income statements. Financial Internship

Provides an overview of current business, finance, & information trends & to introduce students to the basics required in today’s business environment. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency with applications so that they may be used as a communications tool for enhancing personal & workplace proficiency. Students gain experience on campus in the Viking Branch sponsored by Achieve Credit Union. Accounting Applications 2

This course provides students with a deeper understanding of the accounting process and how it facilitates decision making by providing data and information to internal and external stakeholders. The content includes cash receipts, petty cash, payroll records, and internal control systems by using QuickBooks software. Students also examine career opportunities, and prepare for industry certifications in QuickBooks, and MS Excel. Personal Finance

Provides an overview of the job of a financial planner and how all aspects of financial planning might affect a potential client, and learn about the importance of financial planning in helping people reach their life goals. This course includes lessons on saving, borrowing, credit, and all types of insurance, and covers various types of investments. Students also examine careers in financial planning, and earn certifications from the IRS VITA as volunteer tax preparers. 22

This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts & careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, & industry & basic web design concepts. The content includes IT career research; operating systems & software applications; electronic communications including e-mail & Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, & XML commands; emerging technologies; & Web page design. IT Systems & Applications

The content includes motherboard components, types & features; CPUs; installation & configuration; computer network types, devices & protocols; problem diagnostics & resolution; presentation & production issues; communication over the Internet; troubleshooting, repair & maintenance of computers; basic security concepts; information technology tools; & various roles within IT organizations; ethics & responsibilities. Database Essentials

Students will practice the basics of database design; creating entities, relationships, modeling concepts; advanced data constructs; the Entity Relationship Model; normalization; manipulating data; building & modifying tables; performing queries & filtering records; business requirements, evolving changes in the information society; environmental management systems; entrepreneurship & personal money- management concepts. Programming Essentials

This course focuses on designing, coding, testing & maintaining programs; program documentation; software quality assurance; programming techniques & structured programming concepts. 23 Academy of Information Technology Web Development Technology