Business courses prepare students for successful careers in marketing, management, finance and hospitality. Through a variety of engaging, interactive courses, students gain access to business knowledge, career and technology skills, and the professional behaviors necessary to thrive in a global society.
The multifaceted discipline of business includes subject matter areas focusing on the functional areas of business (management, marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship), factors affecting business (economics and international business), acquiring basic skills (information technology and communication), and examining business from different perspectives.
In addition to offering real-world content, students enrolled in business courses also develop skills critical to postsecondary success including:
Course: #6100
Tonka Online Course: #T6100
Grade(s) offered: grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Accounting is an essential business course for students planning to study business in college that introduces students to basic accounting principles and procedures.
Course: #6102
Grade(s) offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Entrepreneurship is a hands-on, project-based course that explores business development from ideation to implementation.
Course: IB610, S1
Course: IB611, S2
Grade(s) offered: grade 11, grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisite: None
This business management course is extremely beneficial for any student and is designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of business management theories, as well as their ability to apply a range of tools and techniques.
Course: #V100 or #V102
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 1.0 business elective credit
This course is offered as part of the VANTAGE Business Analytics and VANTAGE Global Business track. For details about taking IB Business Management SL through VANTAGE, visit the VANTAGE page of the Skipper Log.
Course: #6106
Tonka Online Course: #T6106
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to business explores the field of business and business organizations including basic ideas of economics, management, production, marketing, finance, and international business.
Course: #6104
Grade(s) offered: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Marketing is an interactive, project-based course that focuses on the business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
Course: #V104
Grades Offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, or Grade 12
Credits: 1.0 business elective credit
This course is offered as part of the VANTAGE Design + Marketing track. For details about taking Marketing I & II through VANTAGE, visit the VANTAGE page of the Skipper Log.
Course: #6110
Tonka Online Course: #T6110
Grade(s) offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Money, Banking and Investing is an essential course for students interested in developing skills that will positively impact their financial future.
Course: #6108
Grade(s) offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
This course fulfills the Personal Finance credit requirement
Prerequisites: None
Personal Financial Management is an essential life-skills class that focuses on money management and financial planning considerations that impact the future financial success of all students.
Course: #6112
Tonka Online Course: #T6112
Grade(s) offered: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (single semester course)
Prerequisites: None
Curious about career opportunities in the field of sports or entertainment? Don't just learn about these opportunities, become a part of the action! As we explore principles of marketing and management, students will be applying their learning through a semester-long partnership with the Activities Office right here at MHS.
Course: #6114, S1
Course: #6115, S2
Grade(s) offered: Grade 11, Grade 12
Credits: 0.5 (per semester, full-year course)
Prerequisites: None
Students develop essential leadership, professional, functional, and core technology skills through VE’s hands-on, immersive, work-based learning experiences.
Changing technology has created a growing need for people with experience and education in computer science. Many employers are experiencing shortages of highly trained technical people, especially in computer science related fields. Careers of today require strong academic and technical preparation. By carefully planning course selection, students will improve their employment opportunities.
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