Whitney High School

Prerequisites: None

 

 

A survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. The course demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business and consumer behavior. Students have the opportunity to join the Future Business Leaders of America where they can build on their leadership skills, participate in business competitions, and travel.. Introduction to Business is the first course in the Whitney High School business pathway.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Business

 

 

Students will learn the marketing basics applicable to all businesses and then focus on the Sports and Entertainment industries. Students will focus on arranging athletic events at the high school level through professional sports. Topics included in the course are marketing basics, sports and entertainment economics, target markets, sports distribution, supply and demand, and promotion. This is the concentrator course for the Business Management Pathway. 

Prerequisite:  Integrated I and Introduction to Business

College Articulation: Students may articulate and receive CSU/UC transferable college credit at Sierra College

 

 

This one-year course covers fundamental accounting principles for those who have had no previous study in bookkeeping or accounting. It provides practical training to enable students to hold bookkeeping or account clerk positions. Concepts covered will include basic accounting principles, data accumulation for financial statements, and the accounting cycle. The course utilizes a computerized accounting system, spreadsheets, and the use of word processing software for business applications.  Students have the opportunity to join the Future Business Leaders of America where they can build on their leadership skills, participate in business competitions, and travel. 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Accounting

 

 

Entrepreneurship will teach the necessary skills and approaches to successfully evaluate and create new business opportunities. Emphasis is placed on projects and activity based learning. Students will engage in team building and collaborative activities, with the intent of increasing career and college readiness. Students will explore the complex tasks, expectations, and restrictions of individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activities. Students will progress through different methods for developing business ideas, the processes of starting a business, the acquisition of resources, and the key components of a business plan.  Students have the opportunity to join the Future Business Leaders of America where they can build on their leadership skills, participate in business competitions, and travel.

• Students will have the requisite knowledge to enter into a collegiate business program.
• Students will have the opportunity to practice Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills in all course levels.
• Accounting students will work in Quickbooks, with opportunities to get certified. 
• Students will have the opportunity to test for proficiency certificates in Business, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship.
• Membership in Future Business Leaders of America with the opportunity to travel to conferences and compete against peers across the state and country.