All Business courses meet graduation requirement for 21st Century Life and Careers or Career-Technical Education.   Courses with (●) also meet Visual/Performing Arts requirements. Courses with a (+) also meet the Financial, Economic Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Interested in General Business Courses? 

Business Communication & Applications *

Business Law

Intro to Business

Study Skills and Career Awareness

Accounting I

Personal Finance 

Sales and Marketing

Interested in Accounting and Finance? 

Business Communication & Applications *

Accounting I

Accounting II

Accounting III

Accounting IV

Personal Finance

Interested in Marketing?

Business Communication & Applications *

Intro to Business

Graphic Presentations

Entrepreneurship

Sales and Marketing

Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality Marketing

Interested in Management? 

Business Communication & Applications *

Business Law

Accounting I

Intro to Business

Entrepreneurship

Personal Finance

Interested in Computers and Design?

Business Communication and Computer Applications*

Web Design*

Graphic Presenations*

Digital Animation*

Video Game Design (Sem)*

Life Skills for All Interests!

Business Communication and Computer Applications*

Intro to Business

Study Skills and Career Awareness

Personal Finance

Employment Strategies

Entrepreneurship

Some courses are offered by grade level - check with your school counselor for details. 

All Business courses satisfy the 21st Century Life and Careers Graduation requirement.

* Course taught in a computer lab

Accounting I +
Accounting is the language of business and is therefore required to attain a college business degree. Get a head start by learning the basic principles of accounting. This class covers the accounting cycle, emphasizing the skills necessary to record, classify, interpret and analyze business activities for both service and merchandising businesses organized as proprietorships and corporations. Problems, projects, and business simulations are used. Students are introduced to computerized accounting systems. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.

Accounting 2 +
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. Prerequisite: Accounting I. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.

*Accounting 3 +
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. Prerequisite: Accounting II. *Offered as RCBC Cap Course. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.

*Accounting 4 +                                               HON
Advanced academic level course. Students complete a variety of projects using QuickBooks and Advanced Excel accounting software while focusing on building a strong foundation in advanced accounting concepts. Prerequisite: Accounting III. *Offered as RCBC Cap Course. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.

Business Communication & Computer Applications
This course is designed to prepare students to utilize essential communication and technical skills significant to 21st century life.  Students will gain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook and will learn to apply these skills to achieve an organization’s business goal and create authentic learning experiences to transfer knowledge into real-world experiences. Students taking this course will be able to take Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams and earn industry recognized certification.

Exploring Computer Applications
Covers skill development for keyboarding, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, slide presentations, and Internet technology.  Special emphasis will be given to practical activities to teach students to research, analyze, and synthesize information.  Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction, and/or individualized attention. 

Business Law
This course is an introduction to legal principles and procedures. It includes an introduction to business law, ethics, crimes, torts, contracts, the uniform commercial code, sales, product liability and consumer protection. Any student interested in pursuing a business and/or legal degree should strongly consider taking this course.

Community Based Training                               PR
Designed to expose students with identified disabilities to exploratory, practical work experiences in the community.  This is a cooperative school/work experience. Available through the Child Study Team.

Digital Animation
Want to create professional animations? This course is designed to teach students the basics of animation. Students will bring characters or graphic ideas to life utilizing a drawing tablet, animation software, and the principles of animation.  Students will plan and storyboard an original animation and utilize basic techniques including: frame-by frame animation, tweens, sounds, character rigging, and interactivity. It is a fun and exciting course which will challenge your creativity. *Offered as RCBC 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). This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.  *Offered as RCBC Cap Course if taken in addition to Introduction to Business.

*Graphic Presentations●
Are you creative and enjoy working on the computer to design a variety of publications? Tap into your imagination while generating a variety of print and digital media products such as Instagram ads, posters, snowboards, video game covers, billboards and logos. Enhance your publications while mastering industry standard software packages. Graphic Presentations is a fun and unique course that will challenge your creativity! *Offered as RCBC Cap Course.

Exploring 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. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction, and/or individualized attention.

*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. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.   *Offered as RCBC Cap Course if taken in addition to Entrepreneurship. 

Exploring 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. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction, and/or individualized attention. 

Keyboarding/Computer Applications                                          PR
Includes basic keyboarding and word processing skills as well as databases and spreadsheets. Desktop publishing, PowerPoint presentations, Internet technology and safety are course topics. Available through the Child Study Team.

Personal Finance+
Students develop a sound basis for personal financial literacy in this year-long course. Students learn wages, benefits, employment-protection legislation, and how to read a paycheck. They learn to manage, utilize, and reconcile checking and savings accounts, including electronic banking. Personal decision-making regarding career, credit, transportation, housing, investment, and risk management choices will be covered. Additional resources utilized will include guest speakers, personal finance software, online games, programs, etc. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.

Prevocational Skills                                                                         PR
Designed to prepare students for employment in the community. Units within the course include career exploration, vocational skills, ability assessments, job-finding skills, social and employability skills, and money management. Students will participate in job sampling in the classroom and/or school building. Available through the Child Study Team

Retail Careers (Cherokee/Lenape/Seneca)                                    PR
Transfer of skills from the school store setting to a real life setting is a major goal. As "employees" of the Lenape, Cherokee or Seneca school stores, students develop skills in cash register operation, accurate money exchange, stocking shelves, facing merchandise, monitoring inventory, shrinkage control, and customer service.  Available through Child Study Team. 

*Sales and Marketing+
Introduces the broad field of sales and marketing providing students with basic information to develop interest 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). This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement.  *Offered as RCBC Cap Course. 

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).

Study Skills and Career Awareness
Addresses the life skills needed for success in high school, college and career. Areas of concentration include time-management, organization, study habits, note taking, test taking, learning styles and critical thinking skills. Students explore how diversity, attitude, listening, ethics and communication are integral parts of the workplace needed for a fulfilling career. Career research, employment documents, interviewing techniques and SAT vocabulary practiced. Internet resources and guest speakers are an essential part of this course.

Web Design●
Do you want to create your own personal place on the Internet to start an online business or personal social site but don't know where to start? The course progresses from introducing basic web design principles to students independently creating websites.  In this Web Design course, students will organize, create, and manage a website using HTML, HTML5 and CSS.  Industry standard software is used to create and enhance a variety of graphic elements such as logos, banners and favicons within a website.

Exploring Web Design ●
Introduces web design as a communication and research/reference tool.  Covers introduction to web design, essential terms and technologies, issues and policies, key reference sites, and design development of HTML.  Enables students to author and edit Web Pages; to create image files using scanner and digital camera; and to create audio files and presentations.  Emphasis will be placed on basic skills, small group instruction, and/or individualized attention.  

SEMESTERIZED BUSINESS COURSES

Strategies for Success in High School and Life (Seneca only)
This course is designed to prepare students for the workforce using simulations concerning "real life" scenarios. The course will help students become aware of diversity, ethics, and professionalism in the workplace that can be applied throughout high school and higher learning. This course fulfills the Financial Literacy graduation requirement. **Part of ASE Automotive Certification Program at Seneca High School

Video Game Design
Have you ever been curious about how video games are created? Video Game Design provides students with an introduction to the design and development of video games.  Students will learn how to craft a compelling interactive experience through rules by learning the fundamentals of games through play, analysis, strategy, and deconstruction. Throughout the semester, students will design, test, and refine their own games by working independently and part of different collaborative teams.