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Career, Academic and Personal Success (CAPS)

Students will explore technology tools and refine computer skills that are essential for academic, personal and career success. The content of this course includes but is not limited to electronic research methods; communication skills including speaking, listening, writing, and telecommunication; multimedia presentation skills; ethical considerations related to technology; and emerging technologies affecting academic, personal career environments. Project topics to include careers, technology, study skills, 21st century skills, and cross-curricular learning.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – CAPS

Computer and Information Technology (CIT)

Introduction to the basic concepts and applications of computer and internet-related information technology and its impacts on individual users, businesses, groups, organizations, and society. Topics include access, evaluation, and use of digital information, ethical and security implications of information use and storage, human-computer interactions, social aspects of information systems, economic and legal issues; and professional presentation and communication of information. Information literacy skills that promote lifelong learning are developed through exposure to various existing and emerging technologies, including information resources, communication methods and technology.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – CIT

Sports & Entertainment Marketing (SEM)

This course is designed to teach the basics of marketing including advertising, sales, event marketing and communications. The business of entertainment, including movies, concerts, theme parks, and sporting events have a tremendous impact on our economy and provide many career opportunities. These activities are global in their reach and impact. Sports marketing is a growing division of the marketing field that focuses on the business of sports and the use of sports as a marketing tool. This class will provide students with an over-view of the sports and entertainment field from a business and marketing perspective.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – Sports & Entertainment Marketing

PC Now Introduction to Business

Introduction to a variety of business concepts and practices that impact all organizations, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in an organization. Topics include interpersonal communications, emotional intelligence, economics, accounting, and finance and investments. An integrative approach connects topics and provides context within organizational environments, relevance to current business situations, and advances across various fields of business. Pennsylvania College of Technology credits may be earned upon successful completion of this course.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – PC NOW Intro To Business

Accounting 1

This course is designed to enable a student to independently work through an accounting cycle from analyzing transactions to preparing a post-closing trial balance. Students are instructed in the following areas: accounting concepts, accounting ethics, journalizing transactions, posting, and preparation of work sheets and financial statements. A chapter in banking is also included. Students will learn to write checks, prepare deposit slips, and reconcile the checkbook and bank statement. Students will demonstrate their acquired accounting abilities by completing required business simulations and various other projects throughout the semester. Students entering the accounting course should possess good math skills, organizational skills, and a liking for detail work.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – Accounting 1

L.I.F.E. (Law, Investment, Financial Education)

This course provides basic knowledge of our legal and financial environment and helps facilitate understanding of the laws that govern human conduct in a civilized society. The law portion of the course will include topics such as consumer law, the court system, civil and criminal law, rights and duties of minors and parents, contracts, employer/employee relationships, and landlord/tenant laws. The financial portion of the course will emphasize budgeting, saving and investing, as well as developing an understanding of stocks, bond, mutual funds, and other investment terminology. To reinforce learning, students will play the Stock market Game. In addition, students will also learn about credit cards, credit scores, and identity theft. They will also learn the importance and benefits of building a good credit history. This course is designed to provide the student with a valuable and practical foundation to benefit them in everyday life situations.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – LIFE

PC Now Social Media in Business & Society

Examination of the strategic use of social media for personal, professional, and business communication, advertising, and marketing. Course work includes using various social media tools, creating and sharing content, and collaborating on group campaigns using social media for social change. Includes analysis of current and emerging social media tools from a personal and
business perspective.)  Enrollment requirement: 75% (C) minimum overall GPA.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – PC NOW Social Media in Business

Accounting 2

Basic principles and application of financial accounting for student interested in furthering their education in accounting. Preparation and interpretation of financial information are emphasized. Course work provides the accounting knowledge necessary for success in more advanced accounting courses and in the business field.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – BUS – Financial Accounting