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Courses Offered:
Accounting I
Accounting II
Business Communication I
Business Communication II
Business Management
Business Law
Computers in Business
Desktop Publishing
Economics - Business
Computer Technology
Electronic Spreadsheets and Database
Business Web Page Design
Advanced Business Web Page design
Word Processing Basic
Word Processing
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Student Organizations :
FBLA: Future
Business Leaders of America
Course Descriptions:
Accounting I
Students will develop skill beginning with an understanding
of the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting
systems. Skills will include a knowledge of the accounting cycle,
entering transactions in journals, posting to ledgers, compiling
end-of-period worksheets, adjusting and payroll systems, and writing
and communication examples. Proficiency of automated accounting
procedures is encouraged.
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Accounting II
Students will develop advanced skills that build upon those
acquired in Accounting I. Additional accounting skills such as
reconciling uncollectible accounts, calculating depreciation on
assets, interpreting financial information, and calculating notes
and interest will be developed. Computerized accounting will again
be incorporated as an essential tool where resources are available.
Prerequisites: Accounting I
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Business Communication I
Business Communications impacts all aspects of our lives. This
introductory course will teach students to communicate in a clear,
courteous, concise, and correct manner on both personal and professional
levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, interpersonal,
technological and employment. Listening skills will be incorporated
throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to provide students
with a solid communication base so they are able to communicate
effectively.
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Business Communication II
This advanced course will build upon the skills acquired in
Business Communications I. Students will focus on additional methods
of constructive communication skills. Competency will again be
developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment,
and organizational communication with listening skills incorporated
throughout the semester. The goal is to provide students with
a practical, proficient portfolio consisting of a resume, job
application, and an oral presentation. Students will complete
the course with a greater understanding of the impact of technology
and the need for effective communication skills to advance in
a business career.
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Business Management
This Business Management course seeks to develop sound management
skills within students, as management plays a role in any future
employment opportunity. Students are able to analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate data from the other functional areas of business
(e.g., marketing, finance, accounting, and production) as well
as focus on managing one's time and the time and talents of others.
Effective management requires decision-making abilities, long-range
planning knowledge, human relations expertise, and motivational
skills. Students learn leadership skills and are able to select
appropriate management styles. Finally, students are taught current
technological applications and the effect international trade
has on management style and decisions.
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Business Law
Students will gain an understanding of the law as it relates
to them currently and the implications of the law in their future
lives as well as the lives of their family and friends. They will
also work to gain an understanding of basic legal vocabulary.
The course will include an understanding of the court system
at the local, state, and national level. Students will gain an
understanding of contract law, their rights and responsibilities
as citizens, utilization of financial transactions, employment
and agency relationships, and the understanding of the regulations
governing different types of business organizations. As a culminating
project, students will participate in one or more mock trials.
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Computers in Business
Students will explore Economics, Marketing, Desktop Publishing,
and Web Page Design. Computers will be used as an integral part
of this class to incorporate and review these business concepts.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding I and/or Keyboarding Applications
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Desktop Publishing
This one-semester course provides skill development in the electronic
procedures of producing and editing publications. Students will
create, format, illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print publications.
Improved productivity of electronically produced newsletters,
flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, and other publications
are emphasized. Proofreading, document composition, and communication
competencies are also included. Prerequisites: Word
Processing 1
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Economics – Business
This course focuses on the study of economic problems and the
methods by which societies solve them. Characteristics of the
market economy of the United States and its function in the world
and methods of applying economics to one's life will be explored.
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Computer Technology
This is an introduction to computer application software that
encompasses document processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
An understanding of ethics and use of operating systems, information
resources, and electronic mail is included. Skills gained will
be demonstrated by creating a project for a different content
area. Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills.
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Electronic Spreadsheets and Database
This course applies advanced concepts and principles relating
to electronic spreadsheets, databases, and PC operating systems.
The skills gained will be used to store data, interpret data,
and create reports that would be used in making business decisions.
E-mail and Internet will be used to electronically send and receive
communications, research industry information, and reinforce understanding
of business terminology. Prerequisites: Computer
Technology
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Business Web Page Design
This semester course provides students with advanced Internet
skills and techniques as well as a major emphasis on beginning
Web page design. Students will explore resources of the Internet
and its tools through the use of e-mail, search engines and browsers.
HTML and Web publishing software will be used to create, format,
illustrate, design and edit Web pages. Prerequisites:
Computer Technology
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Advanced Business Web Page design
This course provides skill development in the electronic procedures
of producing, editing, publishing, and maintaining documents on
the Internet. Web publishing software and HTML are used to develop
the competencies of creating, formatting, illustrating, designing,
editing/revising, and publishing documents on the World Wide Web.
Proofreading, document composition, design composition and communication
competencies are included. Prerequisites: Business
Web Page Design
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Word Processing Basic
In this introductory course, students learn basic word processing
skills. These invaluable skills include editing and proofreading
documents, performing standard file management procedures, keyboarding,
and creating applicable business documents to simulate a real-life
job environment. Prerequisites: Keyboarding
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Word Processing
This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in
Word Processing. Students will learn the advanced features of
word processing software. They will improve productivity by using
the most efficient, timesaving methods to produce documents. Emphasis
will be placed on the creation and enhancement of business documents.
Prerequisites: Word Processing Basics
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Business Faculty:
Payson High School
Spanish Fork High School
Springville High School
College Tech Prep:
Accounting,
AAS
Accounting,
AS (Pre-Major)
Adminstrative
Information Systems
Business
Management, AAS
Business
Management, AS
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