• Design and create business projects with the use of Microsoft office software and the internet in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, and management
• Develop real-world communication, technology, and leadership skills to prepare you for the world of work, no matter what career field you want to pursue
• Experience real-life retail operation by working in our school-based enterprise (School Store)
• Networking with business professionals through FBLA on a local, state, and national level
Career Focus
- Provides a jump-start in careers such as management, accounting, finance, marketing, advertising, product development, and entrepreneurship
- Industry Certification: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS I
This course will provide students an overview to all aspects of the business environment. If you have an interest in owning your own business or a career in business, marketing, finance or management this course is for you. Students will learn how to apply technology to business practices such as marketing and finance. Career, entrepreneurship and personal finance units are included. Students will be exposed to working with the most popular forms of social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Snap Chat and Instagram and their purpose in the business world.
SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS II
This course will teach students the strategies, skills and computer applications used to promote success within business organizations. The course will include the following sections: accounting, excel, stocks, human resources, learning to apply problem solving skills and solutions in a business and management environment, and opportunities for students to participate in leadership activities. Students will also have the chance to help operate the student store and prepare for their role in the Business Practicum course. Students will be expected to work in conjunction with teacher, district office, and athletic director to provide positive content for the various social media outlets used to promote and introduce various happenings on campus. Dual Enrollment credit is available for this course through the Maricopa Community Colleges.
SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS PRACTICUM
This is a capstone program for all CTE students who completed a CTE program. Students will be working mainly on their work-based learning projects, along with many hands-on real-world relevant projects. These students will have a chance to run our school-based enterprise (School Store). Students will be expected to be active participants in District App used for promotion and publicity of happenings on our campus. Dual enrollment may be offered to allow the student to get college credit through Maricopa Community colleges. This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.
Social Media Business program is offered at Buckeye Union, Estrella Foothills and Youngker High School