In this introductory course, students learn the basics of planning and launching their own business. From profit to non-profit, this course helps students develop the core skills needed to be successful. The student will study the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Students will also learn about self-employment and basic economic concepts related to small businesses, such as competition and production, how to come up with new business ideas, attract investors, market a business and manage expenses. This course will also walk the student through the steps of developing a business plan, mission and a vision. Students will hear and read inspirational stories of entrepreneurs who have turned their ideas into reality. Students will also have the opportunity to receive an Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) Certification. This certification is worth two ACE credits which are transferrable at most colleges and universities.

This course will expose students to hands-on business applications using Microsoft Office, platforms for blogging and building websites, such as WordPress, online graphic design programs such as Canva and the responsible and ethical use of AI systems. The course will cover applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the goal of students becoming certified through the Microsoft Office Specialist Program or Communication Career Skills (CCS) Artificial Intelligence Certification. This certification is worth one ACE credit which is transferrable at most colleges and universities. The students will also use the three applications to create documents, presentations, and spreadsheets in a “mock” business setting. Resumes, cover letters, interview skills, presentation skills, and career search skills will be discussed. Students will also discuss various introductory business topics, such as data analysis to make business decisions, utilize planning tools to guide organizations/departmental activities and to develop policies and procedures to protect workplace security.

Over a semester, students will study law and management topics relating to the business industry. With regards to management, students will study the impacts of global trade, how to manage internal and external business relationships to foster positive interactions, explain the nature and scope of quality management practices with a business and design organizational structure to facilitate business activities. Students will also be introduced to varying philosophies and how they interact with day-to-day managerial tasks. With regards to legal aspects, students will discuss current human resource laws and regulations, ethical behaviors in the workplace, study torts, civil law, negligence, contracts and fraud, and legal requirements for starting a business.

Course satisfies ½ credit of math related graduation requirement during the $1 2 ^ { t h }$ grade year. This is an exploratory accounting course providing students with the basic knowledge of the accounting cycle from business transactions to financial statements. The basic principles will be introduced using a service business owned by a sole proprietor. Students will put this knowledge to practical use by completing realistic simulations. Some computerized accounting may be introduced.

Course satisfies ½ credit of math related graduation requirement during the $1 2 ^ { t h }$ grade yea Accounting principles will be introduced that relate to a merchandising business organized as a corporation. Specialized journals and payroll will be introduced with computerized accounting emphasized throughout the semester. Computerized accounting simulations will be used extensively throughout the semester.

Course satisfies $%$ credit of math related graduation requirement during the $1 2 ^ { t h }$ grade year. Students will study financial literacy which includes saving, budgeting, debt, how financial markets work, investment and retirement choices, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, investment fraud, credit, credit scoring, insurance, income taxes, consumer awareness, careers and banking activities. The students will participate in a stock market game simulation as well as a budget challenge. In addition, this class will utilize financial publications and have guest speakers from the financial world.

Part of the Marketing and Sales Program department at Troy High School.

This course is for students who wish to expand their marketing knowledge. Areas of study include sales, marketing information management, pricing, product mix, packaging $^ +$ labeling, economic principles, financing $^ +$ marketing strategies. Students will also study various topics related to Social Media Marketing including permission marketing, CRM, various forms of media and social media analytics. Students may also take part in a social media marketing simulation.

This course is designed to teach students marketing and management concepts associated with the sports and entertainment industries. Students will learn techniques and practices used that make this industry a multi-billion dollar per year industry. Strategies used by successful sports and entertainment marketing and management firms and businesses will be evaluated. Sports and Entertainment Marketing will prepare students for advanced studies in marketing/management and create an inside look at how and why the sports and entertainment industry operates. Much of this course’s work is accomplished with student teams. Students’ teams will own their own professional sports franchise and participate in the Troy Athens Fantasy League. Students will research and make marketing and management decisions that will affect their individual teams (i.e., location of the franchise, team logos, team colors, team mascot, team nicknames, etc.). Other areas of sports and entertainment marketing and management that will be investigated will be the promotion of professional sports, NCAA nonrevenue sports promotions, marketing history of professional sports drink sponsorship, and the movie/concert industry.

Part of the Marketing and Sales Program department at Troy High School.

The student who has mastered Web Page Creation 1 and wants to learn advanced web page creation and project management techniques will learn about frames, databases, and web search engines, Internet services and tools, Internet security, IT project management, advanced XHTML coding, GUI HTML editors, advanced web techniques, network security and IT career opportunities, internetworking, internetworking servers, hardware and operating system maintenance. Students will also learn advanced website development techniques where they will be creating a website for a company and develop skills with web development, site architecture, project management, troubleshooting, and customer service. Students will learn how different techniques learned in the class can be applied in a business setting. Software that is utilized for this class includes the CS3 suite and other various programs. 007122 Game Design 1 (Athens) Grades 9-12. 1 semester. ½ credit. Retake. Prerequisite: None. The Video Game Design program is an appropriate starting point for students who seek a professional career as a game developer. It is also well- suited for enthusiastic amateurs and gamers looking to explore this field as a recreational endeavor. The curriculum will focus on all aspects of game design and development primarily using Java.

This course will enhance and further develop skills gained in Game Design 1. Additionally, students will also understand what a mobile application is, learn about various mobile platforms, understand how to think like a programmer, and learn the basic tools and skills needed for programming mobile applications. Education \* Please note that not all courses listed are offered each year. The Education program prepares students for careers in education. It provides foundational skills in classroom management, lesson planning, child development, and instructional strategies. Students gain hands-on experience through classroom observations and teaching practice. This program helps students explore the teaching profession and prepares them for further education in teaching and education-related fields. To become program completers, students need to complete Careers in Education 1 and Careers in Education 2 earning a C or better.