JCHS Academic Planning Guide_2020-2021

BUSINESS & MARKETING
2020-2021 ∎ PLANNING GUIDE
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (7249) Grades 9-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Introduction to Business is a course designed to introduce students to the concepts of business and leadership to help prepare
them for their roles as employees, employers, citizens and leaders within their community while thinking like an
entrepreneur. Students will look into business structures and how business impacts the economy in both profit and non-profit
organizations. Students will also be given the opportunity to unlock their leadership potential through the development of
essential skills necessary for effective leadership.
LEGAL TOPICS (7265) Grades 10-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Prerequisite: Business Law I
Legal Topics concepts help students develop an understanding of how the law affects people in everyday living and to gain
knowledge of legal terms and forms. Several phases of law covered are as follows: Juvenile Law, Legal Business Ownership,
Consumer Law, Employment Law, and Immigration Law. From a study of Legal Topics, students should gain a genuine
respect and an intelligent appreciation for the law that affects them both at home and at work.
GLOBAL BUSINESS (7245) Grades 11-12 Semester: Credit 0.5
Global Business introduces students to basic concepts of global economy. Students will demonstrate knowledge about the
economic, social, cultural and political influences around the globe. Students will demonstrate cause and effect of economic
relations through the study of current events. Also, students will demonstrate an understanding of how products are imported
and exported and the importance of international imports and exports.
MARKETING (CME) (9511) Grades 10-12 Full Year: Credit 1.0
Marketing Education (CME) – Marketing is an entry-level marketing course designed to teach the basic principles and functions
of marketing. Students will learn how to define and segment a target market. This class will also focus on other marketing
principles such as visual merchandising, sales, distribution, and price planning.
MARKETING WORK EXPERIENCE (CME) (9512) Grades 10-12 Full Year: Credit 1.0 or 2.0
Marketing Work Experience students must concurrently enroll in CME Marketing, be at least 16 years of age, and employed in
an approved job by the beginning of each semester. Students receive credit for marketing work experience based on averaging
20 hours of work per week in addition to meeting work experience guidelines.
PERSONAL FINANCE (7280)