Business Classes The Business Department Video *Articulation credit is available for many WOHS business courses. The Business Department is able to articulate with the following higher education institutions: Davenport University, Baker College, Muskegon Community College, and Grand Rapids Community College. See the Business Department Chair for more information. Accounting I
Accounting will prepare the student for entry-level jobs in the field of bookkeeping and accounting. The student will work with both manual and computerized accounting. This course consists of approximately 20% course content (textbook) and 80% lab (workbook and simulation set). Accounting II
Accounting II is for the student who shows an interest in accounting as a possible future occupation or secondary field of study at the post-secondary level. At the conclusion of this course, the student will have increased his/her ability to deal with accounting situations on a higher level. The course consists of approximately 20% course content (textbook) and 80% lab (workbook) and an advanced simulation set. The student is given actual experience in automated accounting.
Accounting III
Accounting III is for the student who shows an interest in accounting as a future occupation or field of study. This course is structured for students who are self-directed learners. The course consists of approximately 20% course content (textbook) and 80% lab (workbook) and a simulation set. Personal Finance
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Advanced Personal Finance
Advanced Personal Finance will build on topics covered in Personal Finance. Students will study tax preparation, investment options (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), retirement planning, credit laws, calculating credit costs, insurance, and the career of a financial planner. Course work will include projects and simulations through the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software as well as online resources. This course will help students to make wise decisions in regards to their personal finances in the future. More about Advance Personal Finance
Business Management I
This course provides an understanding of how business organizations work and are managed. Students will examine how the field of management is structured, the history of management, careers in management, ethics and social responsibility, business laws, how managers communicate, and how managers make decisions. Business Management II
Students will explore the areas of planning, organizing, and structuring the resources of a business. Students will examine the various leadership roles of management. Students will also discuss the importance of effective management of people and the proper motivational techniques to use in the work world. Students will utilize a variety of real-life business case studies in order to apply the business content they are learning in the classroom. More about Business Management
Marketing I
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing marketing and business in college or as a career. Marketing students will study economics, sales, promotion, marketing, job development skills, product/service management and employer relations. Students are encouraged to become members of our local DECA chapter, a student organization designed to prepare students for the fields of marketing, management, and merchandising. Students will have an opportunity to work as employees of the WOZone, our school store, while some students will become managers. Job shadows may also be available. Students may obtain advanced placement credit at Grand Rapids Community College by maintaining a B or better in this course. School Store Management/Advanced Marketing
Advanced Marketing is a continuation of Marketing 1. Curriculum includes management, the product mix, leadership styles, finance, distribution, promotion, and advanced sales. The focus of the course is on problem solving, group decision-making and critical thinking skills vital to success in marketing management positions. Students are encouraged to become members of our local DECA chapter, a student organization designed to prepare students for the fields of marketing, management, and merchandising. Students will have an opportunity to work as employees of the WOZone, our school store, while some students will become managers. Job shadows may also be available. Students may obtain advanced placement credit at Grand Rapids Community College by maintaining a B or better in this course.
Personal Computing
This course is designed to develop and expand student abilities in the areas of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel), charting, database, presentation software (PowerPoint), desktop publishing, and multimedia projects, using real world situations.
Advanced Personal Computing
This course develops advanced techniques in word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet (Excel), charting, database (Access), desktop publishing, and presentation software (PowerPoint). 
Coding & Programming in Python
This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of programming in Python. The material emphasizes computational thinking and promotes the development of problem-solving skills. Topics include universal coding elements (selection, loops, data structures, functions), digital audio programming, and visual graphics and animation. No prior experience in programming is required. This course can be used as a preparation for AP Computer Science A or simply an opportunity to learn a new programming language and develop your coding skillset. More about Coding & Programming with Python
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to a variety of topics in computer science. Despite being an AP class, it is designed to be a student's first experience in computer science - no prior computer courses or knowledge necessary. Students can expect to learn about programming and algorithms, the Internet, how computers work, data processing in the modern world, and the social impacts of computing. All of these topics are studied in the context of how computers can be used to solve human problems. Students are encouraged to explore these topics in computer science and see where their interests and skills might align with computer science. AP Computer Science A - Java
AP Computer Science A teaches students the programming language Java. No prior experience in Java is necessary, but students should be prepared for a fast-paced, rigorous curriculum that goes deeper than previous courses. Most students would benefit from taking either AP Computer Science Principles OR Coding and Programming in Python prior to this course. Topics covered include computational problem-solving, data structures, algorithmic design, and code interpretation. Successful students in this class will leave with the ability to design solutions to a variety of computing problems. This course is analogous to a first-year college course in object-oriented computing. Entrepreneurship
This course is designed for the student who hopes to own/operate their own business one day. Students will build on the principles of entrepreneurship and develop an individualized business plan for a business of their choice along with participation in the DECA program. Instruction will also include an in-depth look at financing, buying, marketing, sales, and customer service. Students will be required to complete a job shadow and solicit guest speakers to add input to the class. Once students complete their plan, they will need to meet with a financial officer to receive feedback on their performance. All students must participate in DECA activities from both the instructor and outside business consultants. IB Business Management SL
SL Students will complete a written commentary (maximum of 1,500 words). The commentary will be based on three to five supporting documents about a real issue or problem facing a particular organization. IB Business Management HL
HL Students will design and complete a written research project (maximum of 2,000 words). Students will conduct research that addresses an issue facing a business organization. This project will be based on primary research. |
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