Business Education

This course will cover core business education concepts including finance, accounting, marketing, management, entrepreneurship as well as computer applications and general technology skills including Web 2.0, Google Apps, Word Processor, Spreadsheets, Presentation Software, Databases, etc.

Length: 1 or 2 semesters
Credit: 1 or 2 credits
Open to Grades: 9-10
Grade Weight: General
Prerequisite: None
(Meets state of Illinois consumer education graduation requirement if taken for 2 semesters)

Marketing: BUSS01

This course will provide students with the fundamental principles and concepts identified with sports and entertainment marketing, and teach them to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills through the application of marketing principles in these industries. Students will create a variety of marketing plans and projects throughout the semester. 

Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1 credit
Open to Grades: 10-12
Grade Weight: General
Prerequisite: None

Students will take an in-depth look into the areas of wealth building and receive helpful advice on how to set investment goals, accumulate wealth, and achieve financial security. Students will utilize Stock Market simulations to get the hands-on experience of trading and selling stocks.

Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1 credit
Open to Grades: 10-12
Grade Weight: General
Prerequisite: None

The course provides a general overview of the field of business. Major components of business activity such as management, marketing, accounting, finance, and operations will be discussed. The course will enable students to identify potential careers or advanced coursework in business. Students who meet the university entrance requirements may earn dual credit and would enroll in the honors section of the course. Dual Credit: NEIU - Introduction to Business MNGT 201

Credit: 2 - General Ed Dual Credit

Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: None

This course includes computerized business simulations and financial plans allowing students to integrate various methods of accounting. Viewing books of various businesses will give students first hand knowledge of actual work performed in advanced accounting and further prepare students as they prepare to enter a college accounting program. 

Length: 1 semester
Length: 2 semesters
Credit: 2 credits
Open to Grades: 11-12
Grade Weight: Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Algebra 12-22 or teacher approval

This course presents managerial accounting as a system of producing information for internal use in a business. Managerial accounting concepts covered include: job order and process cost systems and tools used for managerial decision making (i.e., cost behavior, cost estimation, analysis, capital investment analysis, etc). The course involves a study of budgeting and standard cost systems.

Length: 2 semesters
Credit: 2 credits
Open to Grades: 11-12
Grade Weight: Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Financial College Accounting

The course is designed to get students excited about becoming true entrepreneurs by giving them the opportunity to create and fully develop their own product or service. Real-world entrepreneurs and business experts will serve as coaches and mentors guiding student teams through the process of ideation, market research, and business model development. Over the course of the year, student teams will learn about marketing, finance, as well as the legal aspects of starting a business. They will have access to a network of professionals to further develop their skills (teamwork, problem solving, presentation, communication) for college and career readiness.

Length: 2 semesters
Credit: 2 credits
Open to Grades: 11-12
Grade Weight: Honors
Prerequisite: none

This course covers concepts including management of personal business affairs, including consumer law, checking and banking services, credit, Loans, installment buying, budgeting, housing, informed and skillful buying, consumer protection, and the role business and government play in our economy. Emphasis is placed on developing personal economic decision-making competence.

(Meets state of Illinois consumer education graduation requirement)

Length: 1 semester
Credit: 1 credit
Open to Grades: 11-12
Grade Weight: General
Prerequisite: None