Business Classes

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*Articulation credit is available for many WOHS business courses.  The Business Department is able to articulate with the following higher education institutions:  Davenport University 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. 

Accounting III

***NOT OFFERED IN 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR***


This course will not be offered in 2023-24

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 

This course will expose students to the exciting world of personal finance.  Students will focus on income and expense management, budgets, banking services (checking accounts) credit, loans, saving, and investing.  Course work will include projects and simulations through the use of word processing and spreadsheet software as well as online resources.  Students in this class will learn how to make wise decisions with regard to their personal economic well being.

Advanced Personal Finance

Advanced Personal Finance will build on topics covered in Personal Finance.  Students will study tax preparation, renting a residence, buying a residence, 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 and spreadsheet software as well as online resources.  This course will help students to make wise decisions in regards to their personal finances in the future.

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 management functions of planning, organizing, leading and staffing.  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 business content they are learning in the classroom.

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 may have an opportunity to work as employees of the WOZone, our school store, while some students may become managers. 

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. 

Personal Computers

This course is designed to develop and expand student abilities in the areas of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Excel), charting, database (Access), presentation software (PowerPoint), desktop publishing, and multimedia projects, using real world situations.   

Advanced Personal Computers

***NOT OFFERED IN 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR***


This course will not be offered in 2023-24

This course develops advanced techniques in word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet (Excel), charting, database (Access), desktop publishing, and presentation software (PowerPoint).

Python Fundamentals


This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of programming in Python. In one semester, students will learn variables, basic input/output operations, if/else statements, loops, and lists. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for more advanced programming courses or simply explore programming as a possible interest. Most students who have taken AP CS Principles or AP CS A would not need to take this course. 

Advanced Python


The Advanced Python course focuses on projects using some of Python's most powerful features. Students will use Python to create projects that integrate with concepts in a variety of disciplines. The focus of this course is to learn specific features and commands in Python, and interested students should come to the class with a basic understanding of coding basics such as variables, lists, loops, and if/else statements. 

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 Python Fundamentals(previously called Coding and Programming in Python) OR Advanced 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. 

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Students will explore basic concepts of cybersecurity and learn why it is important, threats to cybersecurity, and what can be done with cybersecurity as a future career. Topics include digital citizenship and protecting one's data, basic cryptography, and the modern operating systems, networks, and software that are vulnerable to potential cyber attacks. 

Advanced Cybersecurity

Students will build on the fundamentals of cybersecurity and explore these topics in more depth. This includes public key cryptography and hash functions, VPNs and firewalls, certificate authorities, and more. Students will learn about common cyber attacks and the methods to defend against them as well as the basics of organizational risk management.  

Entrepreneurship

***NOT OFFERED IN 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR***


This course will not be offered in 2024-25

When offered, 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

Students will learn the dynamic nature of businesses and organizations throughout the world. Students will explore how and why organizations are formed; how to read and analyze financial statements; the roles of individuals and groups in business; various marketing strategies, and current challenges business organizations face. Specific units covered will include Business Organizations, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, and Operations Management. This course is appropriate for students who plan to major or minor in business as part of their college/university program of study.  

SL Students will complete the Internal Assessment, a written research project (maximum of 1,800 words). The research project is about a real issue or problem facing a particular organization.

IB Business Management HL

Students will learn the dynamic nature of businesses and organizations throughout the world. Students will explore how and why organizations are formed; how to read and analyze financial statements; the roles of individuals and groups in business; various marketing strategies, and current challenges business organizations face. Specific units covered will include Business Organizations, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, and Operations Management. This course is appropriate for students who plan to major or minor in business as part of their college/university program of study.

HL Students will complete the Internal Assessment, a written research project (maximum of 1,800 words). The research project is about a real issue or problem facing a particular organization.