COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS CONCEPTS AND CAREERS Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 credit ( 5500 ) CCP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5501 ) CCP
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PERSONAL FINANCE Grades 11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5526 ) CCP
BUSINESS LAW 1 Grades 10,11 , 12 . 5 Credit ( 5527 ) CCP
Prerequisite ( s ): None Asnuntuck Community College Credit : 3 credit hours ( Must also take Personal Finance to receive credit )
Business Concepts and Careers is an introductory course designed to provide students with an understanding of the business world and related topics . Emphasis is on improving economic citizenship through the study of business and the economic environment in which we live and work . This course is designed to give the student business fundamentals and exploratory experiences dealing with career opportunities to allow students to make intelligent school-to-career decisions .
Prerequisite ( s ): Business Concepts and Careers ( 5500 ) This course identifies the unique characteristics of entrepreneurs . A business plan is developed , and the financial requirements are evaluated for a business venture . Current trends in the global marketplace that can affect an entrepreneurial business venture are discussed . Ethics in business , marketing , management skills , career exploration tools and government intervention in the business world are presented in a format that emphasizes practical business experience .
Prerequisite ( s ): None Asnuntuck Community College Credit : 3 credit hours ( Must also take Business Concepts and Careers to receive credit )
This course is designed to orient students to their role as consumers in the ever changing global economy . In this course students learn how to manage their personal resources by making informed choices as consumers in the marketplace . Consumer problems that students are likely to encounter during both their school years and adult lives are to be discussed . The ability to make personal financial decisions in the areas of budgeting , investing , preparation of tax returns , insurance , banking , credit , and real estate is emphasized in the learning activities . The students will also be introduced to career exploration tools . Mathematics crossover credit may be earned for this course with the approval of the Mathematics Coordinator , Guidance Coordinator , and Principal .
Prerequisite ( s ): None All people need to have knowledge of the law in order to function effectively as consumers , citizens , and employees or employers . Students are introduced to the study of the American legal system , criminal law , civil law , and the rights and responsibilities of young
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