BUSINESS
College Credit Options
Students can earn up to 12 college credits in the area of business. Students assume the cost of various materials and tuition for SUNY courses. Students assume the cost of various materials and tuition for SUNY courses. Students must meet SUNY Adirondack’s Early Admission requirements, including an overall GPA of 80 or higher.
*PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
SUNY ADIRONDACK— BUS 102
3 College Credits
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
This course will run every other year and will be offered next in 2022-23.
OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12
This course develops both the content and process issues of understanding all aspects of management. It defines the functional activities of leadership and teamwork; planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling, while stressing the areas of communications; and decision-making, group dynamics, conflict resolution, motivation and individual self-improvement.
*PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
SUNY ADIRONDACK— BUS 103
3 College Credits
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
This course will run every other year and will be offered next in 2022-23.
OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12
This course covers the history of marketing and development of current marketing practices. Emphasis is on the marketing concept and the decision-making process. Includes practical applications designed to develop student interest in the field of marketing.
*BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
SUNY ADIRONDACK—BUS 141
3 College Credits
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12
A course in the theory and application of a variety of communication forms used in business. Topics include but are not limited to both written, verbal and technological communication methods. Written methods include letters, memos, reports, resumes and press releases. Verbal methods include professional business presentations and
meetings. Students will learn about videoconferencing and podcasting.
*INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL ECONOMICS
SUNY ADIRONDACK—ECO 101
3 College Credits
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 11-12
This course introduces students to the subject areas needed to manage their economic future. Students are introduced to the US economic and financial systems, financial planning, banking, consumer credit, retirement planning and investing, health insurance and risk management.
Elective Courses
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
This course will run every other year and will be offered next in 2022-23.
Interested in owning a business? Business Ownership is an introductory course that offers students insight into business creation, planning and operations. Topics of study will include business economics; business start-up and ownership; business operations, financing, marketing and planning; business ethics and social responsibility; and business leadership and technology.
BUSINESS & PERSONAL LAW
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
This course introduces students to various areas of the law and enables them to understand the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and businesses. Topics of study include the United States court system, criminal and civil law, trial procedures, tort law, consumer law and contracts, financial law, family law and cyber law.
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
This course introduces students to the field of marketing as it relates to the sports and entertainment industries. Students will learn marketing basics, including product development, pricing, product placement and promotion/advertising. In addition, the course will include sports and entertainment media, stadium design and development, developing and marketing a sports team/artist, careers in sports and entertainment marketing and the legal aspects of marketing in the sports and marketing industries.
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
The course introduces students to the field of marketing as it relates to the hospitality and tourism industry. Students will learn marketing basics, including product development, pricing, product placement and promotion/advertising. In addition, the course will include restaurant and hotel management, business of travel and tourism, careers in hospitality and tourism, travel, hotel/resort design and development. Students will also learn about the legal aspects of marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry.
PERSONAL FINANCE
1/2 Unit 1 Semester
This course is designed to inform students how to manage the basic concepts of their finances. Students will learn college financing, budgeting, investing and saving, insurance, financial planning, checking accounts, debt and credit and identity theft.