Bensalem High School

Social Business Courses

 

Business Management (12052)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

Business Management helps students develop the skills necessary to manage in today’s corporate business climate. The course is based on a simulated business where time is spent understanding corporations both domestically and internationally. Topics include: corporate organizational charts, purchasing, payroll, contract negotiations, and the stock market; In addition to, banking, government, and supply and demand concepts. The practical experience of managing a business is learned through making managerial business decisions and using problem solving along with communication skills.

 

Entrepreneurship/Global Business (12056)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

We live in a global marketplace. Technology has made global markets accessible. Today’s youth around the world are learning how to interact on a global level, by learning customs, cultures, and business practices. Global entrepreneurial/International Business will introduce students to the understanding of the interrelationships between different counties' political and economic policies, and business practices. Topics include awareness of Global Entrepreneurial/International Business, communication strategies, environmental factors, ethics, finance, management practices, and import/export and balance of trade issues. Exposure to real world economics as they affect everyday life is an important topic for today’s business savvy students. The Naviance program will aid in a career search within the World Market.

 

Finance (12103)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

Finance will provide students with the exposure to learn how to manage their finances. Students will explore monetary topics pertaining to the creation, preservation, and growth of personal wealth. Whether pursuing that first job or attending college, all students will benefit from acquiring these skills. They will employ strategies to successfully budget, save, and manage their finances, while learning how to minimize exposure to risk. Topics to be discussed include: checking accounts and reconciliation, saving and investing options, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, budgeting, loan and credit options, credit cards, income and payroll taxes, housing options, and automobile costs. Other topics will be explored using EverFi, an online financial education learning platform.

 

 

Hospitality and Tourism (12159)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

This course introduces students to the various opportunities and careers that are associated with the hospitality and tourism industries. Students will develop successful and meaningful life skills in order plan a possible career in these fields. The content provides an introduction to the various components of the hospitality and tourism industry. Students receive an overview of the careers that encompass the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreational events, and travel related services in hospitality and tourism, including travel sites nd the ability to book ground transportation, lodging, excursions, and flights.

 

Sports and Entertainment Marketing (12163)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

This course introduces students to the world of marketing and advertising and the powerful impact it plays in our economy. Through research, planning, and practical experience, students will discover how important the role of marketing plays in the sports and entertainment industries, as well as entertainment industries across the globe. Other areas of study include the marketing mix, market segmentation, economic utility, the functions of marketing, elements of selling, and distribution. Students will create their own marketing plan on a product or service. Through using Naviance, they will uncover possible career choices in this field. They will also complete an individual business hypothesis on a topic or subject of interest approved by instructor.

 

 

Technology Courses

 

 

Accounting 1 (12104)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

 

Students receive hands-on experience learning the tasks involved with the accounting cycle. Learning these tasks allow students to demonstrate their ability to prepare journals, ledgers, and financial statements for two types of businesses: service and merchandising. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret financial information, explore career paths, and integrate the essentials of QuickBooks®.

 

 

Accounting 2 (121042)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

 

Students receive hands-on experience learning the tasks involved with the accounting cycle. Learning these tasks allow students to demonstrate their ability to prepare journals, ledgers, Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets statements for service and merchandising businesses. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements. The essentials of QuickBooks® will be further explored as part of today’s financial climate.

 

 

Introduction to Web Page Design (10201)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

 

This course conveys useful design concepts and techniques necessary to start a career in Web Design. It explains the connections between a detailed design plan that considers audience needs, design trends and considerations and technical requirements. Students learn the principles that go into creating a successful, responsive website. The course emphasizes key concepts and principles with numerous design tips. A variety of challenging researched-based and hands-on activities are part of a comprehensive design awareness that encourages critical thinking about current issues in web design. The course will cover HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

 

 

Introduction to Programming and Theory (10152)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

This course is designed for those students who may have an interest but have not taken any computer language courses. It is designed to give students an introduction to the general programming concepts and theory which are present in every programming language. Students will be introduced to several programming languages, including Python, C++, and Java along with theory for these languages to provide an understanding of their concepts.

 

 

C++ (10154)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

 

C++ is a Business & Technology/STEM course that will introduce students to computer programming using the C++ language. Logical thinking processes are required for students to tackle problem analysis and solving. Instructional strategies will center emphasizing logical thinking using hands-on project based activities, which expose and engage students to programming scenarios that require the development and programming of applications. As an ending project-based-activity, students will be introduced to programming an Arduino board with peripherals.

 

 

Java Programming (10155)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

 

This course is designed for those students who already have an interest and experience in computer languages. Essential concepts, syntax, and programming and naming standards will be discussed. Additionally, the use and impact of numbering systems, data representations, the fundamentals of structured programming, problem solving object oriented programming will be discussed. Upon completion of this course, students will have a solid foundation that will enable them to start writing their own programs. Cannot be taken in conjunction with AP Computer Science.

 

 

Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles (10158)

Credit: 1.0

 

 

 

Students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success, such as computational tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course engages students in the creative aspects of the field by allowing them to develop computational skills based on their interests using the C++ Programming Language. Students will also develop effective communication and collaborative skills by working individually and in collaboration to solve problems, and will discuss and write about the world.  Students taking this course should plan to take the Advanced Placement test given in May to receive an AP-weighted grade for the course.

 

 

App Development (101523)

Credit: 1.0

 

Do you have a need for an Android app that does not exist as yet? Would you like to develop that app yourself? This course presents an introduction to Android app design and development using Java. The course covers Android features and development environment; the user interface; input variables, and operations; icons and decision making controls; lists, arrays, and web browsers; implementing audio in Android applications. The outcome will be the ability for students to develop the confidence and technical skills to create fully-functional Android apps.