Introduction to Business and Personal Finance

This course provides students an excellent starting point to the advanced programs that are offered through the business department. Introduction to Business and Personal Finance presents commonplace functions of business that everyone will experience. Units of study include Career/Academic Planning, Leadership Skills, Business Communications, Personal Finance Management, Investments, and Consumer Rights. Students will get an introduction to Economics, Marketing, Management, and Accounting.

• Examine the Outlook for the 21st Century
• Develop College and Career Entry Materials
• Understand Strategies for Investing and Financial Security
• Understand Labor Laws, Equitable Pay, Benefits, Income Tax, Budgeting
• Understand Financial Records, Checking/Saving Accounts, Credit Purchases
• Understand Vehicle and Home Ownership
• Research the Preliminary Steps of Business Development

Marketing Education

Marketing is a people-oriented field that provides students in training in directing ideas, products, and services to meet the needs of consumers. It is designed for students desiring to major in marketing, management, or business, or for those who have aspirations of service-oriented employment or business ownership.

• Receive Professional Employment Training
• Participate in Business and Industry Sponsored Projects
• Practice Techniques for Delivering Successful Presentations
• Receive Customer Focused Salesmanship Training
• Develop Ideas For Product/Service Design, and Promotion
• Earn ROP Certification Transferable to Palomar College and Employment   Advancement 

Small Business Management

Small Business Management is designed to encourage and develop the skills and knowledge required for business initiation and operation as well as develop an understanding of the entrepreneur’s critical role in our Global economy.

• Determine Your Potential as an Entrepreneur
• Develop a Successful Business Plan
• Role Play Effective Management Strategy
• Learn Ideas and Success Attributes from Business Leaders
• Receive Business Level 100 College Credit

Principles of Accounting

The Accounting Curriculum is the foundation course for all post-secondary business instruction. Concepts and practices are presented in the context of a sole proprietorship, partnership, and small corporate environment. The content presented is identical to that of a college accounting foundations course. Strategies are made relevant through modeling and verbal analysis of all transaction procedures presented.

• Gain Skills for High-Level $$$$$ Part-Time Employment
• Receive Excellent Success Preparation for Advanced College Coursework
• Understand How to Produce Business Income and Forecast Profit
• Earn Business Level 150 College Credit For Successful Program Completion

Computer Information Systems (CIS) & CIS Advanced

Computer Information Systems offers students the fundamental computer skills that colleges and the workforce require.  Not  only will they develop basic and advanced skills that will help them throughout high school, they will be more effective students and employees which ultimately leads to greater success.  Units of study include Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Desktop Publishing, Database, Presentation software, Web Design, and Multimedia.

• Receive most up-to-date applied software and advanced technical skills

• Develop school and work-ready skills that colleges and Industry require

• Enhance technical reading and writing skills

• Project-based curriculum emphasizing real-world connections

Internet Publishing 1-2

This course teaches students the basics of web design.  Not only will students understand the fundamental components of a web page, HTML, but they will transition to using the Industry standard in software to develop page layouts, graphics and animation that run seamlessly on the web.  Students will learn about appropriate design techniques related to web layout.

• Build basic web sites using HTML 
• Create original images, animations and interactive web pages
• Create Adobe Flash animations, movies, and web pages
• Use Adobe Dreamweaver to layout, organize and manage web sites
• Develop Project Management skills while working through a project

Planning and Leadership (ASB)

Planning and Leadership is a course in which students are taught leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, group processes, planning, and organization. Members of the Planning and Leadership class actively participate in student activities and student government. Counts as Practical Arts for graduation.

Career/Technical Work Experience

An opportunity for career-minded seniors to receive credit for paid career/technical training provided through local business and industry partnerships.  CE110 College Credit.

Career and Community Internships

A structured off-campus learning experience that offers college-bound students an opportunity to work with professionals in various business, industry, and civic organizations.  CE110 College Credit.