Courses

Accounting I                                                                                                             
Teaches basic principles of accounting, covering accounting cycles, and emphasizing skills necessary to record, classify, interpret and analyze business activities for a service and merchandising business organized as a proprietorship and corporation. Problems, projects, and business simulations are used. Students are introduced to computerized accounting systems.

Accounting II                                                                                                          
Reviews basic accounting principles and develops advanced topics such as payroll, inventory, uncollectible accounts, depreciation, and accruals. Emphasis on corporate/partnership accounting. Students work on computer applications for spreadsheets and automated accounting. Strong math skills recommended.  Prerequisite: Accounting I.

*Accounting III                                                                                                       
Foundation for further study of accounting. Students attain knowledge of more complex and diverse accounting topics such as taxes, analysis of financial statements, career opportunities, cost accounting, spreadsheet applications, and computer accounting systems. Strong math skills recommended.  Prerequisite:  Accounting II.  *Offered as BCC CAP Course.

*Accounting IV                                                                                                     
Advanced academic level course. Students complete a variety of projects using Quicken and Peachtree accounting software while focusing on building a strong foundation in advanced accounting concepts. Strong math skills recommended. Prerequisite: Accounting III. *Offered as BCC CAP Course.         

Employment Strategies                                                                                          
Designed to prepare students with the skills for success in developing an appropriate post-high school plan. Areas of concentration include career research, application process, communication/interview skills, social skills, financial literacy, career-related technology skills and job shadowing. The student will be able to use personal and interpersonal skills during real-life role-playing scenarios. This course is highly recommended for those students considering taking cooperative education in their senior year.  

Entrepreneurship                                                                                                    
Intended for students planning to enter college in business fields, such as accounting, business administration or management. Teaches factors that a new business owner must consider, such as demographics, legal requirements, financial considerations, and operational functions. Participants develop their own business plans and are eligible to be members of DECA (an association of marketing students).

 *Graphic Presentations                                                                                         
Teaches basic design concepts and applies these strategies to real-world projects using a variety of industry standard software packages. Students will create presentation documents such as letterheads, logos, invitations, flyers, brochures advertisements, etc. Students will also learn to use a digital camera and scanner. * Offered as BCC CAP Course.

Introduction To Business                                                                                       
Explores various topics in the business world.  Specific areas of study include economic systems, management, marketing, advertising, banking and credit, ethics, international business, and career exploration.  Develops computer literacy, consumer, and communication skills.

Sales And Marketing                                                                                             
Introduces broad field of sales and marketing providing students with basic information to develop interests in this career area. Students learn, through small groups, projects and research, the basics of marketing, selling, and advertising. They also may participate in the operation of the school store and  in DECA (an association for marketing students).

Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality Marketing                                                
The sports, entertainment, and hospitality industries represent one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. economy. This specialized course offers students the opportunity to learn advanced concepts of marketing and management in the sports, entertainment and hospitality industries.  Focus is on the study of marketing as it relates to event management, sponsorship, promotion, strategic planning, endorsements, marketing plans, hotel/restaurant/convention planning, and legal and ethical issues. Students are given the opportunity to participate in DECA (an association for marketing students). Prerequisite:  Sales and Marketing highly recommended.