Business and IT
Business & Information Technology SequencesBusiness and Information Technology Education is a broad and diverse discipline that enables students to prepare for entry-level employment and/or post-secondary education in business, marketing, and computer occupations. The course sequences in Business and Information Technology are designed to provide a variety of options for students to meet requirements while developing broad based, transferable skills and specialized competencies. Student leadership development programs such as DECA (an association of marketing students) are an integral part of the Business and Information Technology program.
Introduction to Careers & Financial ManagementCredit: 1/2 unit
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course is an overview of business topics, including the economy; entrepreneurship; management; marketing; advertising; human resources; consumer decision-making and protection; business communications and business behavior. The second half of the course deals with personal perspectives of the work world, addressing students' needs/wants/goals, lifestyle aspirations, career-related finances, banking, income tax, credit, insurances, renting and buying a car and/or home and consumer rights. This is a great class for those interested in a business major, as well as those who would just like to know more about business. Course-work includes projects and hands-on activities.
Required for all CTE-approved programs
(see also "Technology") Business/Criminal LawCredit: 1 unit (SUNY College Credit Option)
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This full-year course is encouraged as an elective in a 3-unit sequence. Topics include some criminal law, the individual and the legal environment, contracts, personal and real property, transportation and travel, handling goods and services, agency relationships, negotiable instruments, and Business Ownership. Business Law may be used as the fifth unit for a five-unit Social Studies sequence only if earning a business sequence.
Business Ownership (DECA)Credit: 1 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing
This is a full-year course designed to provide students with a background in managing business personal and community service projects. The contents of this course will focus on basic marketing functions as applicable to the completion of a project and a business plan. Major DECA projects are completed in this class.
College/Personal Use KeyboardingCredit: 1/2 unit
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course stresses a thorough foundation of mastering the keyboard by touch, emphasizing correct technique, accuracy and speed. Keyboarding is a critical skill for all students, assisting them in their current studies and preparing them for their future careers.
Fulfills the keyboarding requirement for graduation and is required for all Business and Information Technology sequences. The Business of MusicCredit: 1/2 unit
Year: 12
Prerequisite: None
Do you dream of making it big in the music industry? Students in this course study various aspects of the music industry. The class focuses on careers, trends, legal issues, economics, marketing and business ownership in the music industry.
Principles of MarketingCredit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This full-year course provides students with the foundation needed for a career in marketing. The contents provide students with a general marketing background, centered on basic marketing functions (buying, selling, research, promotion, management, etc.) Membership in DECA as a co-curricular activity is strongly advised.
Word Processing with Desktop PublishingCredit: 1 unit (SUNY College Credit Option)
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: College/Personal Use Keyboarding & Introduction to Business Applications
This is a full-year word processing course using Microsoft Office 2000. Learn desktop publishing techniques and get three (3) SUNY credits from OCC! Students will learn desktop publishing documents including advertisements, newsletters, brochures, letterhead and business cards. Creating, capturing and editing graphics will be included using the digital camera and CDs.
Wall Street InvestingCredits: 1/2 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Gain the knowledge you need to be a wise investor! Using online techniques, students learn about investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate and participate in an online stock market tournament. The course also covers topics such as budgeting, smart shopping, car buying and establishing good credit.
Web Design 1Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: College/Personal Use Keyboarding or Introduction to Business Applications
This is an introductory course in web design, covering topics such as layout, graphics, content, copyright and more. Students use Dreamweaver, and HTML editor, are introduced to HTML coding and also create web pages using the HTML language. A unit in Adobe Photoshop covers skills used in preparing graphics for the Internet.
Web Design 2Credit: 1/2 Unit
Prerequisite: Web Design 1
Year: 11 ,12
This is an intermediate level course for students who satisfy the requirements in Web Design 1. Students continue to enhance their skills using Dreamweaver. Other areas of focus may include timelines; frames; templates; layers; inserting Flash images and Java scripts. An introduction to Flash is also included, with students learning the basics of the drawing tools and creating animated graphics and text.
ESMHS Web Site DesignCredit: 1 unit
Year 11, 12
Prerequisite: Web Design 1 or permission of the instructor.
This course is for students who would like to be an active part of updating and maintaining the high school's web site. Some of the responsibilities include posting daily announcements, lunch menu, Regents schedules, course offerings, athletic information and club listings. Students' school-related ideas regarding curriculum projects, school plays, student organizations and more will be created and maintained on this site. Consider taking this class to contribute your ideas and skills in web design and graphics to your high school's web site.
Independent Topics in ComputersCredit: 1/2 Unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Department Chair
This course is designed for the application student who wishes to explore projects independently with teacher supervision.
Networking 1Credit: 1/2
Year 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Previous computer course and permission of the instructor.
This is an introductory class designed to provide students with a basic understanding of networking. The course includes classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology, empowering students for employment or further education and training in the computer-networking field.
Introductionto Business ApplicationsCredit: 1/2 unit
Prerequisite: None
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
Students learn a variety of business and computer applications in this hands-on course, including the Internet; graphics; word processing; spreadsheets; databases and presentations through the use of computers, printers, scanners, and digital cameras. They develop practical skills while creating letters, memos, reports, and budgets and using the Internet for research.
This fulfills the keyboarding requirement for graduation and is required for all sequences in Business and Information Technology and Vocational Technical Education. Principles of AccountingCredit: 1 unit
Prerequisite: None
Year: 10, 11, 12
This course is an introduction to accounting as a means of recording business activities. It includes classifying and recording original business transactions, adjusting erroneous accounts or entries; compiling accounting data into meaningful financial statement; and discussing the vital role ethics plays in the accounting field. Students complete an in-depth, independent project, applying accounting to real-life business situation using Quickbooks software.
Advanced AccountingCredit: 1 unit (SUNY College Credit option)
Prerequisite: Principles of Accounting 1
Year: 11, 12
This course is highly recommended for students planning to study business in college. The class covers advanced accounting applications, including building and reading financial statements; internal controls; and cash management. Students also have the option of earning three (3) SUNY credits.
Student Activity Accounting 1Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1 or permission of the instructor
This independent study course provides hands-on practical learning in the accounting field for students interested in business and finance. Assisting the school's Central Treasurer, students learn cash control, policy and procedures, safeguarding student activity funds, record keeping, and cash receipts and disbursements by updating and maintaining the Student Activity Club fund.
Student Activity Accounting 2Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student Activity Accounting 1
This independent study course is a continuation of Student Activity Accounting 1 with emphasis on troubleshooting, reconciling accounts, year-end procedures and reporting.
Retail Management 1
Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Business Ownership
This course provides students with practical work experience, where they can develop and apply skills such as customer service and related-selling. Students also learn: how to keep inventory; cash-out drawers; calculate profit/loss; food preparation; and product placement and display. Experience in real-life business situations teaches students such skills as dealing with customers, following store procedures and managing time efficiently.
Retail Management 2
Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Retail Management 1
This course is a continuation of Retail Management 1, with students take a management role in running an actual store. Students are responsible for tracking inventory, financial statements, shift management, scheduling, ordering merchandise and dealing with employee problems. Students also prepare business documents such as purchase orders and daily inventory and cash register logs.
Sport Management
Credit: 1/2 unit (SUNY College Credit Option)
Year: 12
Prerequisite: Principles of Marketing or Principles of Accounting 1
This course is for students interested in exploring Sport Management as a possible career while earning three (3) college credits from SUNY Cortland. Students learn about sports marketing, facilities planning, sport financing and governing bodies and the ethics of sport.
Computer Applications
Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Students learn a variety of business and computer applications in this hands-on course, including the Internet; graphics; word processing; spreadsheets; databases and presentations through the use of computers, printers, scanners and digital cameras. They also develop practical skills by creating letters, memos, reports and budgets and using the Internet for research.
Fulfills the keyboarding requirement for graduation
Money & Banking
Credit: 1/2 unit
Year: 11,12
Prerequisite: None
Students in this class are eligible for employment at the school's branch of the ESM-NS Federal Credit Union! Topics include buying vs. leasing a car, proper use of credit, budgeting and consumer protection information. Students also learn basic investing concepts and participate in an online stock market game.
Microsoft (MS) Word and MS PowerPoint
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: College/Personal Use Keyboarding
This course continues the emphasis of strong keyboarding skills by combining them with learning MS Word throughout the semester and Power Point during the second half of the semester. Experience in MS Word and MS PowerPoint greatly enhances the students' practical computer skills for use in both high school and the business world. The class also prepares students for MS Officer User Specialist (MOUS) certification.
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
Credit: 1/2 Unit
Year: 11,12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications or recommendation of the department leader
This course provides an extensive study of Microsoft Excel and Access software programs and their applications. Students learn to create, modify or manage effective common worksheets and databases, leading to Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification.
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