Business
ACCOUNTING I
Course: 501 Credit: 1 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Accounting I is a course which is of value to all students who are looking to major in any business-related topic at the college level, or just to get an understanding of what the business world is like. Students investigate the field of accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards as well as economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students reflect on this knowledge as they engage in the process of recording, classifying, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating accounting information. Students formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision making. Accounting computer applications will be integrated throughout the course, introducing students to real-world concepts.
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Prerequisites: Recommendation of the Math teacher and/ Algebra 1 (or taken concurrently)
HACC ACCOUNTING II
Course: 502 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 |
HACC Accounting II continues the business path for students while providing an opportunity to earn college credits for future accounting classes. The course emphasizes the why of accounting principles and procedures while implementing technology throughout the course content, allowing students to be more employable upon entering the workforce and a step ahead of college-bound business majors. This course is a must for students who plan to further their education in a variety of professional areas in the business field. The college credit earned (up to 4 credits) is also nearly universally transferable to 4-year colleges across Pennsylvania. (*Application to HACC and approximate $230 cost are the responsibility of the student if desiring the course to count as college credit)
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Prerequisites: Recommendation of the Accounting teacher and/or completion of Accounting I with an 80% or better average
ACCOUNTING III/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course: 506 Credit: 1 Grade: 11, 12 |
This course explores various aspects of the business world, including advanced accounting techniques, business management, and entrepreneurial ideas. The class will also go into many topics in the business world, including budget planning, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and international relations. Also, the class manages the Trojan Trading Post, the school store of Hershey High School. The class will be in charge of taking inventory, marketing, proving the cash register, making cash deposits, managing social media, and developing the financials of the business.
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Prerequisites: Recommendation of the Accounting teacher and/or completion of Accounting II with an 85% or better average
MARKETING (SEMESTER)
Course: 508 Credit: .5 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
If you ever want to own your own business or pursue a career in sales or marketing you must understand marketing concepts. Marketing prepares students for both college level marketing courses and sales careers while teaching students how to “market themselves” in the form of social media presence, resumes, and interviewing skills. Topics include: Basic Economics, Entrepreneurship, Sales Careers, Promotion, and Marketing Yourself.
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Prerequisites: None
MONEY MANAGEMENT
Course: 509 Credit: .5 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Money Management is THE COURSE your parents always say they wish they took in high school. Money Management teaches all of the relevant financial content you need to succeed: Credit (Loans, Credit Cards, Credit Scores, etc.) Investing (Stocks, Index Funds, Currencies, Commodities, IRAs, 401k/403b, Trading Platforms, etc.), Taxes, Insurance, Goal Setting, Budgeting, Buying and Owning a Car, Getting into College, Getting a Job, AND MORE!!!
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Prerequisites: None
HACC INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Course: 511 Credit: 0.5 (3 College Credits) Grade: 11, 12 |
HACC Introduction to Business is a college level “college in high school” course allowing students the opportunity to earn three college credits in a regular period, single semester course at Hershey for a fraction of the cost of a traditional college course*. Course topics include: Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Economic Systems, Human Resources, Management, International Business, The Management Process, Marketing, and Accounting. Intro to Business is one of the HACC’s most versatile courses and is required in eight of their programs. The college credit earned is also nearly universally transferable to 4-year colleges across Pennsylvania. (*Application to HACC and approximate $230 cost are the responsibility of the student if desiring the course to count as college credit)
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Prerequisites: Required Algebra and Geometry, HACC Application, $230 for college credit
KEYBOARDING
Course: 521 Credit:.5 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Keyboarding is a recommended and popular high school business course that transforms student cell phone / tablet typing into standard, home row QWERTY keyboard typing. The course focuses on basic typing proficiency - speed and accuracy; with a goal of achieving 35-40 correct words per minute by course completion. Most assignments are asynchronous classwork utilizing typing.com to track and manage student progress. Great course to help build student proficiency for typing academic papers in the future. No textbook or outside of class homework.
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Prerequisites: None