Business Education

Entrepreneurship

This course is designed to provide students interested in a business venture the opportunity with class instruction of how to establish a business. Once this business is established groups of students will be charged with the responsibility of designing and producing a marketable product. They will utilize the school community to promote sales and show a profit for their group product. Tax ramifications of local, state and federal governments will also be highlighted. This group project may utilize talents of members of other departments of the school community to enhance their marketable product.

Elective Grades: 9 - 12
No Prerequisite
½ year
½ credit

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E-Commerce

The student will design internet Web pages for personal, business, and E-commerce. Hands-on experience will include business word processing, data base, Excel spreadsheet, and desktop publishing as they relate to stock market portfolios, real estate, family on-line newsletter, E-commerce Web page, business graphics and PowerPoint presentations.

Grades 9-12 - 1/2 credit

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Wall Street

How to become a millionaire. Imagine yourself being able to achieve your dreams. This class will give you the opportunity to explore Wall Street investments. The student will be introduced to investment classifications such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, real estate, international investments and futures. This knowledge will be applied to a balanced portfolio through hands-on activities. Guess speakers and field trips are planned.

Elective Grades: 9 – 12
No Prerequisite
½ year
½ credit

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College Accounting

College Accounting is a first-year college accounting course. Topics covered include sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) analysis, interpretation, and current value accounting. Three to six college credits may be earned.

Elective
Grades 11-12 - 1 credit

(LIU-C.W. Post SCALE Program College-Level Course)

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Personal Law I

Students develop an understanding of the law as it relates to day-to-day activities. They explore criminal law, juvenile law, individual rights law, forensic science. Students apply their learning through an introduction to mock trials.

Grades 10-12 - 1/2 credit

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Personal Law II

Students examine and analyze criminal law and civil law, expanding their understanding of mock trial procedures utilized in courtroom simulations.

Grades 10-12 - 1/2 credit

Prerequisite: Personal Law I

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College Business Law

College Business Law emphasizes text and case study of laws applicable to business, including the organization of courts and court procedures, the law of contracts, sales, agency, negotiable instruments, partnerships, and personal and real property. Students also gain experience in rendering decisions in cases. Students apply their learning through mock trials. Three to six college credits may be earned.

Grades 11-12 - 1 credit

(LIU-C.W. Post SCALE Program College-Level Course)

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Introduction to Criminal Justice

Philosophies, processes, and laws involved in the administration of criminal justice are presented. The emphasis is on New York State Law, and the roles of the police, district attorney, courts, probation, corrections and parole are delineated. Forensic Science is explored. Students apply their learning through mock trials. Three college credits may be earned.

Grades 11-12 - 1/2 credit

(LIU-C.W. Post SCALE Program College Level Course)

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Sports, Entertainment, and Business Management

The American market place can be an economic jungle. You need to know the rules to survive and become successful. Sports, Entertainment, and Business Management is designed to help you develop the skills and the confidence to manage a business successfully. The every day operations of athletic teams and stadium management, player contracts, agent representation, and athletic events require management skills. The production of movies, plays, and commercials involves strategies designed for each media. Making financial decisions and managing risks involve knowing how to use insurance, financial institutions, and the stock market to keep a business competitive. These management skills will enable your business to thrive even in the jungle!

Grades 11-12 - 1/2 credit

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Marketing/Advertising

Marketing presents an overview of global marketing strategy starting with target market identification and ending with consumption. Using a variety of classroom activities, students participate in step-by-step methods of creating a marketing mix, pricing, designing appropriate advertising, creating new products, and professional selling of products and services. Case study analysis, computer programs, and videos enhance the content of this valuable course. A must for prospective college business majors.

Grades 11-12 - 1/2 credit

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Not as Taxing as we Think

This course will offer information regarding income tax preparation from learning whether the interest you earn on a bank account is taxable to the deductibility of your pet's medical bills, or are you obligated to report the sale of Microsoft stock that results in a $15,000 gain, the tax consequences from $300 your friend borrows but does not pay back. You will explore the full gamut of income tax preparations and prepare actual tax returns. You will investigate further how individual entrepreneurs escape the strangle hold the IRS has on employees. You are just beginning to scratch the surface. From start to finish, this course is a must for everyone.

Elective

Grades 9-12 - 1/2 credit

No Prerequisite

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