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HS Business Course Offerings

College Accounting I

Prerequisite: 11th or 12th Grade Status. Students must maintain an 85 average or greater.

Students interested in accounting, finance, or business management in college can get a foundation now with this college-level accounting course. The topics covered are those in a college introductory course. Students will learn to tackle the requirements of a college course. This challenging course moves quickly through the textbook. Thinking about taking business classes in college? This is a great course to take. Members of the class may elect to take the course for 3 college credits from the SUNY Farmingdale Program.

College Accounting II

Prerequisite: 11th or 12th Grade Status and College Accounting 1. Students must maintain an 85 average or greater.

This course is designed for the highly motivated, above average high school student who has a strong interest in Accounting. Students will continue to apply the fundamentals learned in College Accounting I through computer applications. This course will cover topics such as: account classification, financial statements for Partnerships’ and Corporations, Retained earnings, earnings per share, the Cash Flow Statement and managerial accounting. The computer will be utilized to enhance the learning of the above topics. Members of the class may elect to take the course for 3 college credits from the SUNY Farmingdale Program. 

College Sports Marketing

Prerequisite: 10th, 11th or 12th Grade Status

An investigation into the decisions necessary to plan, develop, implement and control integrated sports marketing programs. Attention will be directed towards each major element of the marketing industry--advertising, promotion, public relations and sponsorships. The emphasis will be on the marketing of professional and collegiate athletes. Included will be the use of marketing for teams, leagues and special events. The course will also focus on negotiations, contracts and the role of the media. Members of the class may elect to take the course for 3 college credits from the SUNY Farmingdale Program. 

Wall Street: Investing in your future

Prerequisite: None

Explore the challenges of investing by analyzing the basic business areas of management, economics and finance in today’s business world. Students will develop an introductory knowledge of the stock market (learn the ABC’s of investing) as well as banking, mutual funds and 401(k) plans as retirement options. The use of current events is stressed. In addition, students will relate how economic and business principles affect investments through participation in an online stock market simulation game, guest speakers and classroom activities. 

College Business Law

Prerequisite: 11th - 12th Grade

If you are looking for a course that will explore different aspects of law, this course discusses the legal issues related to criminal law, employment law, tort law, corporate law, and contract law. Students will utilize the Internet to do research projects, listen to presentations from guest speakers, and participate in in-class mock trials. This is a fun course that lets students explore the social and ethical issues related to personal and business law. Members of the class may elect to take the course for 3 college credits from the SUNY Farmingdale Program.

Career and Finance (Financial Literacy for Students)

Prerequisite: 9th – 12th Grade

This is a required course for all students seeking a business sequence. Students learn all aspects of personal finance, balancing a checkbook, managing credit cards and other forms of debt, filing taxes, and creating a household budget. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic economic concepts, technological innovations, career clusters and majors, as well as general business principles. Students will complete a High School Portfolio.

Fashion Marketing

Prerequisite: 9th - 12th Grade

This course is designed to introduce students to the fashion industry. Focusing on the latest fashion trends and designers, students will explore the world of fashion and acquire an understanding of fashion terminology as well as the specific marketing strategies used in retail fashion. A highlight of this course is a field trip to the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.