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FHN Business Department

Our businss department prides itself on offering cutting-edge classes that grow the skill sets employers are looking for in today’s market. These include classes in personal finance, marketing and public relations, as well as programming and computer science.
Our business program hosts two computer labs complete with CAD software, as well as Adobe Fireworks and Dreamweaver software for web design.

This year’s course offerings include:

 

Business Department Offerings

VPAA – Meets the Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Requirement based on the Michigan Merit Curriculum.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS/ENTREPENEURSHIP– G100 CHS, NHS, EHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

This introductory class explores the basic fundamentals of business including principles and practices that form the
groundwork for all business operations. Students will learn how business impacts their daily life and the important role teenage consumers play in our society. College credit available through Davenport and GRCC. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement.

ACCOUNTING – G140 CHS, EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 1.0/year .5/sem Credit

This course involves recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial information. Those who know basic accounting
principles and concepts are better able to plan and keep adequate personal budgets and business records. Accounting is the language of business. Many students graduating from Forest Hills go into some type of business-related study.
Students will study accounting procedures for a sole proprietorship, a partnership, and a corporation as it relates to our global economy. This course may fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course. College credit available through Davenport and GRCC. This course may be taken 2 semesters for 1.0 credit.

ACCOUNTING II – ADVANCED G145 CHS, EHS, NHS 10, 11, 12 1.0 Credit

Prerequisite: Accounting
U.S.A. Today reports that the number of individuals owning their own businesses and becoming entrepreneurs is skyrocketing. To develop a business plan successfully, students need to understand financial concepts and statements. Creative problem-solving skills will enable students to make better decisions. Students will learn computerized accounting and sharpen existing knowledge and skills. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course. College credit available through Davenport and GRCC.

PERSONAL FINANCE – G170 CHS, EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit

This course is designed to teach personal money management as well as reinforce basic math skills. Students will
discuss fundamentals of finance, solve business math problems, and deal with “real-life” financial situations. Concepts
that are covered include banking, investing, budgeting, taxes, insurance, and credit. May fulfill the cooperative
education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course. College credit available
through Davenport and GRCC.

LEADERSHIP-INTEGRATING HEAD AND HEART – G230 EHS 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Application and teacher recommendation
This course will help develop the leadership potential. Areas of study include fundamental principals of leadership and
ethics, positive leadership traits, goal setting skills, organizational and planning skills, famous leaders, interpersonal skill development, self-development and reflection activities. Additional activities may include speaker series with key local business, educational and political leaders, presentations on leadership principles to peers, and other community service projects.

BUSINESS MARKETING COURSES

All marketing classes are related courses for Cooperative Education.

MARKETING I – G210 CHS, EHS, NHS 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit
This course introduces students to the various functions of marketing, free enterprise, sales and explores employability skills for those interested in marketing as a career option. Students will be involved in group work and hands-on activities including a sales presentation. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course. College credit available through Davenport (if both Mktg I and II are taken) and GRCC.

MARKETING II – G215 CHS, EHS, NHS 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Marketing I.
The course allows students to continue studying marketing, business, economics, free enterprise, and entrepreneurship.
Project and group learning is utilized to gain competencies in entrepreneurship including, merchandising, advertising,
promotion, and human relations. Students participate in “hands-on” activities such as a stock market and/or small
business simulation. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course. College credit available through Davenport (if both Mktg I and II are taken) and GRCC.

ADVANCED MARKETING – G220 CHS, EHS, NHS 11, 12 1.0 Credit
Prerequisite: Marketing I and II.
Students will apply management/marketing skills in a retail setting through operating the school store. Problem-based
learning is utilized to gain competencies in management and entrepreneurship including inventory control, purchasing,
cash management, merchandising, advertising, promotion, and human relations. This course fulfills the cooperative
education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course.

WORK EXPERIENCE – V310 CHS, EHS, NHS 11, 12 .5/sem Credit
This course is an opportunity to earn credit while you are employed on a part-time basis. Your related class is determined by your career pathway goals and your current job.
Student Requirements:

All forms required by the State must be completed and on file to earn credit.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP) – V410 CHS, EHS, NHS 11, 12 1.0/sem Credits
The unique relationship between school and the community gives students experiences in job-related areas that could
define a college/career pathway of their choice Students work closely with a school coordinator to develop a
learning/training agreement with the employer who supervises the student at work.

Student Requirements:

All forms required by the State must be completed and on file to earn credit.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM COURSES

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS I (CIS I) – G120 CHS, EHS, NH 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit
Self paced assignments and projects will further develop computer skills students already possess to the level demanded by colleges and employers. A variety of software applications will be used as well as the Microsoft Office Suite to allow students to enhance their skills. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement. College credit available through Davenport and GRCC if you take both CIS I & II.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS II (CIS II) – G125 CHS, EHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit
This sampler course covers more advanced software applications. Students will be using freeware, Expression Studio,
Fireworks, as well as 3-D graphics software for web or game development. Design elements, desktop publishing,
customized reports, advanced presentation techniques are some topics that may be covered. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement.

PERSONAL COMPUTING – G510 CHS 10, 11, 12 .5 Credits
This course is a self-directed study of various software applications. Students are expected to complete a certain number of units and are then given personal choice of other software. Applications include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Visual Studio, ASP.NET, web design, hardware component purchasing and assembly, graphics design, and other publicly available software.

COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMMING – G520 CHS, NHS 9, 10, 11, 12 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra.
This introductory computer programming course teaches students to design, document, write, and de-bug programs to
solve business and scientific problems, utilizing algorithms, logical analysis, and flow charts to aide in the development of top-down computer programs. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) (VPAA) – G530 EHS 10, 11, 12 1.0/year .5/sem Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS I and II / Teacher Approval
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore in the world of web design. In this course students will learn to format images and pictures as well as create their own images and logos using Macromedia FIREWORKS. They will also be learning the basics of FLASH ANIMATION, and then use these skills to design, create and maintain their own websites. Students will also spend time learning the business side and career opportunities available in the web design world. This course may be taken 2 semesters for 1.0 credit.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS/GAME DESIGN (VPAA) – G540 EHS 10, 11, 12 1.0/year .5/sem Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CIS I/Teacher approval.
This course provides students the opportunity to discover new ideas, new solutions, and new ways to approach real-world problems through the creation of video games. Students will analyze, brainstorm, and create solutions using a step-by-step design process while applying skills learned from math, language, science, art, and technology classes. Web simulations are being used not only in the entertainment industry, but also as valuable simulations in medical, military, and aerospace fields. College credit available through Davenport and GRCC. May fulfill the cooperative education/work experience requirement. May qualify as a 4th–year math-related course. This course may be taken 2 semesters for 1.0 credit.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE – G620 CHS 11, 12 1.0 Credit
Prerequisite: Computer Science Programming and successful completion of Algebra.
This college entry-level computer science course, currently taught in JAVA, includes problem solving skills, algorithm
development and analysis, programming design, data structures, case studies and hardware and software technologies.
Students are encouraged to take the AP Computer Science exam offered in May.