INTRO TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (CAP I) No. 1600 I Course Credit: .5 I Grade Level 9 - 12
Introduction to Computer Applications is the required introductory course to all of the information technology courses offered at LFCHS. This is more than a typing course, it is a course that provides lifelong personal, business and technology skills through increasing your typing ability and familiarizing yourself with word processing software. Course content will include: (1) typing skills (2) formatting word processing documents (3) creating business documents, (4) internet research skills, (5) printing devices and (6) introduction to spreadsheets. This course is designed to be self-paced and all time will be spent on the computer. This course will be evaluated on the quality of assignments completed as well as number of assignments completed.
SALES PROMOTION No. 1611 I Course Credit: .5 I Grade Level 10 - 12
In any occupation that you come across, promotion and selling of your product, service, and business to consumers are essential for success. This course will acquaint students with basic techniques in selling and promotion activities. Students will use skills acquired in this course to promote and sell a product and prepare the marketing activities associated with bringing a product to the market. The completion of the course will have students use their own creativity in completing an advertising campaign. Sales Promotion is an articulated course with Central Lakes College meaning a student who completes Sales Promotion and Intro. to Marketing and earns a ‘B’ or better in both courses can receive 3 articulated college credits. This is one of the courses a student can take to prepare for DECA competition. This course meets a requirement of the Bridges Marketing Academy.
Intro to Marketing provides a general overview of the marketing process in a fun and informative way that is designed to introduce the student to the most successful business systems in the world. Marketing drives the world economy and its business operations and management. Emphasis will be placed on the marketing segmentation, target marketing, brand development, product life cycle, developing new products, distribution, research, pricing strategies, and developing a marketing plan. This is one of the courses a student can take to prepare for DECA competition.
The opportunity to be in charge, make business decisions and provide your own path in the future is what entrepreneurship can provide you. Introductory topics include forming a business, understanding the financial requirements, managing employees and how to operate that effectively are just a few areas required to have a successful business. After concepts have been mastered, students will be able to complete a virtual simulation on many of the anticipated situations that may be incurred as a business owner. Students will have the opportunity to create a business plan utilizing local, state and federal resources to put a viable plan in place for a future business.
This course introduces students to basic money management skills so they will make informed decisions in managing their personal finances. Topics include understanding the student loan process and obligations, creating a budget, debt management, use of credit and credit cards, credit reports, checking and savings accounts, banking basics, insurance issues, choosing an apartment or house, renting or leasing, buying and maintaining a car, developing a personal financial plan, and setting financial goals.
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW No. 1621 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 11 - 12
Any student interested in the criminal justice field or interested in learning more about the legal system in the U.S. should take this course. The emphasis of the class will be on the legal rights and responsibilities as a citizen, how the court system works, personal injury law, alternative dispute resolution, employment law, and contract law. Guest speakers will also be invited into the classroom to discuss how many of these rules and laws look in the real world. Students will spend one morning at the Morrison County courthouse observing cases and procedures.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING No. 1625 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12
This course is a must for anyone who has an interest in sports and entertainment. Fans and businesses spend billions of dollars each year buying tickets, merchandise, and becoming a part of the team they love to cheer for. This course uses sports and entertainment to learn about the basic functions of marketing and how they apply in the sports and entertainment world. Students will complete a computerized simulation where they will run a football organization and must control the marketing aspects for their team while they compete in simulated football games and host concerts. This is one of the courses a student can take to prepare for DECA competition. This course meets a requirement of the Bridges Business Management Academy.
Accounting II focuses on computerized accounting that is used by most every business in the world. Microsoft Excel will be used along with learning the basics of other software programs that are available. Students will use virtual business simulations to learn more about managerial accounting and forensic accounting while operating their own business. Any student who is planning on pursuing a post-secondary education or owning a business in the future should take this course. Career exploration in the accounting field and other careers where accounting knowledge is needed will be introduced.
INTRO TO ECONOMICS (Prerequisite: Successful completion of any business education offering) No. 1630 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 12
This course meets the Economic standards for graduation.
This course will focus on how economics affects you as a consumer and eventually an employee or business owner. Content will be on worldwide economic systems, supply and demand, market structures, production costs, labor unions, government spending, taxes, unemployment, poverty, income inequality, globalization of business, the Federal Reserve, inflation, and the cost of goods and services throughout the U.S. Students will develop a better understanding of economics through class lectures, independent reading, small group activities, research, and projects. This is one of the courses a student can take to prepare for DECA competition. This course meets a requirement of the Bridges Marketing Academy.
ACCOUNTING I No. 3610 | Course Credit: 1 (3 college credits/3 articulated CLC credits) | Grade Level: 11 - 12 ACCUPLACER requirement: Score of at least 56 in Reading
This course is an introduction to the world of accounting. Currently the field of accounting is one of the fastest growing career areas and is experiencing a shortage of qualified accountants. Any student who has an interest in pursuing a career in any business field should take this course. Students will complete course work covering the accounting cycle for both a sole proprietorship and a partnership. Course work includes working with an expanded journal, subsidiary ledger accounts, preparing payroll and payroll reports, and preparing financial reports. This course is available for college credit through the College in the Schools (CIS) program for those who are eligible. This course meets a requirement of the Bridges Business Management and Marketing Academies.
INTRO TO BUSINESS No. 3619 | Course Credit: 1 (3 college credits) | Grade Level: 11 - 12
This course is a survey of the forces that shape business in America and overview of how American business responds. Topics include business economics, forms of business organizations, management functions, marketing procedures, business finance, and insurance considerations. Virtual Business simulations will be used to enhance learning of how businesses operate. This is one of the courses a student can take to prepare for DECA competition. This course meets a requirement of the Bridges Marketing Academy. This course is available for college credit through the College in the Schools (CIS) program for those who are eligible.
COLLEGE MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS No. 3623 | Course Credit: .5 (1 college credit) | Grade Level: 11 - 12
This college level course introduces students to basic money management skills so they will make informed decisions in managing their personal finances. Topics include understanding the student loan process and obligations, creating a budget, debt management, use of credit and credit cards, credit reports, checking and savings accounts, banking basics, insurance issues, choosing an apartment or house, renting or leasing, buying and maintaining a car, developing a personal financial plan, and setting financial goals. This is one of the courses a student can take to prepare for DECA competition. This course is available for college credit through the College in the Schools (CIS) program for those who are eligible.
BUSINESS OPEN LAB Prerequisites: 1600 or 1613 or 1614 Course Credit .5 I Grade Level 10-12 Quarter 2: 16402A, 16402B, 16402C Quarter 3: 16403A, 16403B, 16403C
After successful completion of the Introduction classes, you will have the ability to progress through the Advanced Business Open Lab. Topics in this course include Accounting II, Advanced Marketing, Entrepreneurship II, Video Game Design, and Desktop Publishing. Students can choose from a variety of projects to show proficiency through the application of skills used. Students will be able to branch off into different areas depending on the pathway they choose. Many of the Advanced Business Lab activities prepare students for DECA competition.