Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
Business & Marketing
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Grades: 9, 10
Prerequisite: None
I-Phone! Xbox One! Nike! Jeep Wrangler! How have these products entered our lives? This course will introduce you to the world of business! This is the beginning level course that will serve as the background for other business and marketing courses you can take in high school and college! This course is a hands-on project based class and guest speakers will be invited into the classroom!
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
What is coding? If you have never attempted coding or programming and would like to learn entry-level programming concepts, and about careers in the IT industry, this class is for you. Introductory programming and coding will be introduced utilizing a variety of tools which may include but not limited to: MIT Scratch, MIT App Inventor, HTML, and Introductory Python. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
How much many of the products you use on a daily basis traveled the globe to reach you? Why must you bring a gift to a business meeting in some countries and not others? What kind of dress is appropriate at meetings with members of various cultures? This course will examine international business concepts, intercultural communications and etiquette, marketing across cultures, trade theories and patterns, and the management skills necessary to deal effectively with the complex international business environment.
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This introductory course will explore career opportunities in the growing field of Information Technology. Through hands-on activities, students will learn skills necessary in the areas of System Administration, Software Application, Information Security and Business Analytics. Computer Hardware, networks, programming, security and the use of MS Excel for analyzing data are all topics that will be introduced. Guest Speakers in the field of IT will enhance career exploration. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: IT Exploration A
This course will further explore career opportunities in the growing field of Information Technology. Through hands-on activities, students will learn skills necessary in the areas of System Administration, Software Application, Information Security and Business Analytics. Computer Hardware, networks, programming, security and the use of MS Excel for analyzing data are all topics that will be introduced. Guest Speakers in the field of IT will enhance career exploration. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.
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Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Students who take Accounting A-D have the opportunity to receive three credits from Inver Hills Community College as well as from their own high school. The college credits for this course may be transferred to another college or university that the student chooses to attend in the future.
Begin your journey as one of the highest paid entry level positions out there in business today. Think about where you shop most often? Dick's Sporting Goods, Buckle, Chipotle they all have a scorecard that tells you how they are doing. Do you know if your favorite store is actually successful or not. In this hands-on class you will discover which businesses are going to make it and which ones are not. If you ever wanted to be pursue a career in advertising, sales, fashion, finance or sports marketing you need to have an understanding of where the company's money is being spent as well as how much it really earns. No matter what other types of businesses rise and fall, there will always be a need for accountants and this class will only make you more marketable.
NOTE: Accounting A, B, C, D is designed as a year-long course. Students are encouraged to register for the entire year. Every student interested in business should take this course.
Social Studies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
What is coding? If you have never attempted coding or programming and would like to learn entry-level programming concepts, and about careers in the IT industry, this class is for you. Introductory programming and coding will be introduced utilizing a variety of tools which may include but not limited to: MIT Scratch, MIT App Inventor, HTML, and Introductory Python. This course is a STEM Course and is also listed in the Engineering and Technologies Across the Curriculum Department.
Mathematics
Mathematics