UDSD+Business

UDSD BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (6-12)

Sandy Run Middle School __Upper Dublin High School__ 

Sandy Run Middle School
The Sandy Run Middle School computer literacy courses provide students with the opportunity to become proficient in the management of information using computer applications. Students gain a beginning/intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, be exposed to computer science through programming software and beginning concepts in graphic and web development. Students learn to maintain a professional electronic portfolio of their work.

8TH GRADE COMPUTING




Upper Dublin High School
Experiences in business and technology education emphasize higher-level critical and analytical thinking skills, practical application of academic concepts, and problem-solving experiences facilitated by technology. Business is the leading college major and career goal of UDHS graduates. The popular business courses offered at UDHS lay the groundwork to help students prepare for a business major in college, eventual business ownership, and/or aspiring career in the business world.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS – **Code 620 (Grades 9,10,11,12)**
No Prerequisite. 5 Days Per Week Students are introduced to business and economic realities that all individuals will encounter as they fulfill their economic roles as citizens, consumers, workers, and investors. Topics covered include basic economic theory; the global economy (production, consumption, supply, demand, and competition) and how it functions; business management; social responsibility and business ethics; types of business ownership; consumer rights and responsibilities in the global, technological market place; financial institutions and banking services; ecological "green" options businesses utilize; fundamentals of credit (uses, costs, and regulations); outsourcing of jobs; and identity theft.

ACCOUNTING I – Code No. 632 (R), 631 (Honors) (Grades 10,11,12)
No Prerequisite. Students need approval from the Business Dept. for Honors. 5 Days Per Week Students may take either 632 or 631 for 3 college credits by paying a small tuition fee to GMC. Accounting is the language of business. This course provides an excellent base of financial and managerial accounting knowledge for those that plan to (a) major in business in college, (b) start their own businesses, or (c) explore the financial aspects of business. Students will learn how to analyze and record corporate business transactions and economic events; how to adjust and close appropriate accounts at the end of the fiscal period; how to prepare a cash flow statement, an income statement, a statement of retained earnings, and balance sheet for service and merchandising businesses. Students will be challenged to think critically and to apply their accounting knowledge to decision-making within an ethical context. The college credits earned by those who choose that option by paying a small tuition fee, can be transferred to most universities. A "C" grade must be earned to receive college credit.

ACCOUNTING II - Code No. 642 ® or 641 (Honors) (Grades 11,12)
Prerequisite – Accounting I. Students need approval for Honors. 5 Days Per Week Students may take either 642 or 641 for 3 college credits by paying a small tuition fee to GMC This advanced accounting course combines accounting theory and accounting systems learned in Accounting I with new accounting information. New topics covered include various methods of depreciation; various types of liabilities; stockholders’ equity and paid-in capital; "Treasury stock; changes in retained earnings; managing cash flows; financial analysis; global business and accounting; ethics, fraud, and corporate governance; and accounting for management operations. The college credits earned by those who choose that option by paying a small tuition fee, can be transferred to most universities. A "C" grade must be earned to receive college credit.

MARKETING MANAGEMENT – Code No. 650 (Grade 11,12)
No Prerequisite 5 Days Per Week Students will study business foundations and functions, economics, selling, human relations, communications, distribution, promotion, product planning, pricing and management. Classroom activities will include advertising, marketing careers, and marketing mathematics. This course will provide students with hands-on experience (running a small business and developing a successful marketing plan) by managing the school store. Virtually every activity involved in owning a business will be experienced. This course provides a fine background for students interested in marketing or management majors in college. Partial Credit Elective Courses

INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS – Code No. 682 (Grades 9,10,11,12)
No Prerequisite. 3 Days Per Week Using digital hardware and MS Office software (Works, Access, Excel, Publisher, and Power-Point), students will learn skills needed to complete high school, college, and personal projects [i.e., MLA research papers (in-text citations and footnoted citations), merge files, resumes, embedded tables, spreadsheets with formulas, database reports, newspapers, brochures, and multi-media presentations]. Students will use Microtype software at year’s beginning to review and keyboard and to build speed and accuracy.

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING –Code No. 688 (Grades 9,10,11,12)
No Prerequisite. 3 Days Per Week This course covers all aspects of marketing (product/service management, distribution, sales, marketing information management, finance, pricing, and promotion) within the context of sports and entertainment industries. By year end, students will have a basic understanding of marketing functions and how they are utilized by the sports and entertainment industries. Students will study important marketing features through the sports and entertainment industries including: Economics, professionalism (agents, managers, and ethics), public relations, community service, careers in sports and entertainment, marketing plans (advertising and research), recreation marketing (travel and theme parks), and legal issues (licensing, laws, and contracts).

BUSINESS LAW – Code No. 680 (Grades 9,10,11,12)
No Prerequisite. 2 Days Per Week This course begins with the development of our legal system. Federal, state, and local law and court systems will be studied. Students will learn to distinguish between civil and criminal law and know the different procedures for each. After a general legal background is provided, focus will be placed on business-related law including contract law (how contracts are created, executed, and enforced); selling/sales law (sales contracts and consumer protection); property law (ownership and leasing real property); and employment law (unions, injuries and discrimination). This course will benefit students planning college majors in prelaw or business.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP- Code No. 685 (Grades 9,10,11,12)
No Prerequisite. 2 Days Per Week This course enables students to realistically evaluate their potential as small business owners and to learn what is needed to become successful entrepreneurs. Throughout the course, students will cover all aspects of running a business including developing a business plan; identifying and meeting market needs; marketing one’s business (4 P’s – Product, Price, Place & Promotion); deciding on ownership type and business location; engaging in operational financial, and risk management decision-making; and managing for the future. Students will experience real-life entrepreneurial ventures in each of these areas.

INVESTMENTS – Code No. 686 (Grades 9,10,11,12)
No Prerequisite 2 Days Per Week This course teaches students how to budget their income and become savvy investors. Students begin the course by doing a realistic budget and assessing their individual risk/reward priorities for investing their hard-earned dollars. Students will be introduced to many investment options and the risk factors associated with each. In addition, students will understand how to alter their investment strategies as their short, medium, and long-term goals change as they age through the life cycle. Students will become familiar with basic investment terminology, popular averages and indices, and how to access and integrate up-to-date investing information (from the Internet) into their dynamic financial plans and strategies. During fourth quarter, students will set up two on-line stock tracking portfolios from which they will trade stocks.