1. Business & Computer Science Education Department
Full Credit Courses
Accounting
Business & Personal Law
Entrepreneurship
Finance & Investment
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A
Half Credit Courses
Intro to Business
Intro to Computer Science & Programming
Intro to Sports & Entertainment Management
Marketing
Personal Finance & Career Planning
Public Speaking & Business Etiquette
Web Page Design

2. Accounting 6316 Provide a strong foundation in accounting principles
Grades 9-12
1 credit
Provide a strong foundation in accounting principles
Fundamentals of accounting theory and practices of business transactions
Interpretation of financial data related to service and merchandising
Essential course for potential business major in college

3. Business & Personal Law 6566
Grades 10-12
1 credit
Understand your rights, obligations, and responsibilities under the law
Civil and criminal procedures, contracts and employment, consumer protection, mock-trail procedures, and personal law
Presentations from DEA and FBI agents, lawyers, judges, field trip to Chester Country
Recommended for students who are interested in careers in law, criminal justice, public policy, and business-related careers

4. Entrepreneurship 6437
Grades 9-12
1 credit
Explore the opportunity of owning and operating your own business
Overview of what is required to open a business
Develop a product and create a business to determine your potential as an entrepreneur
Develop a business plan
Build a working relationship with the Exton Chamber of Commerce and community

5. Finance & Investment 6337
Grades 11-12
1 Credit
Focus on how to use investments to increase personal wealth
Emphasis on return on investing, liquidity, risk, and diversification
Understand the stock market, fixed-income investments, and mutual funds
Participate in an online Stock Market game
Recommended to take Accounting or Introduction to Business first

6. AP Computer Science Principles 6985 AP
Grades 10-12
1 credit
Introduce the essential ideas of computer science
Create mobile apps that has practical, real world use
Address real world issues and concerns and bring your ideas of solving them to life
Project-based course with thorough assessment an end of course AP exam
Recommended for those interested in technology and computer science or business careers

7. AP Computer Science A 6975 AP
Grades 10-12
1 credit
Parallel an introductory college-level programming course
Focus on object-oriented programming and algorithm development
Design and analyze programs to solve complex problems and ethical implications on technological advances
Understand data structures, arrays, inheritance, Big O notation
Recommended if you would like to pursue a career in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

8. Introduction to Computer Science/Programming 6991
Grades 9-12
.5 credit
Understand that computer science enables students to be both educated consumers of technology and innovative creators
Focus on skills such as logical reasoning, computational thinking, and problem solving through discovery learning
Help students realize that Computer Science leads to multiple career paths in digital

9. Introduction to Business 6218
Grades credit
Provides the opportunity to develop the skills and techniques necessary for success in the local and global workplace
Introduce the basics of finance, decision making process, and economic principles
Solid introduction to the other business courses, such as Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investment, and Marketing

10. Intro to Sports & Entertainment Management 6458
Grades 9-12
.5 credit
Comprehensive look at the basic organizational structures and managerial concepts found in sport and entertainment industry
Introduced to tools and techniques involved in running a sport, fitness, or entertainment organization
Simulate running the many phases of a football franchise or entertainment venue
Practice handling promotion, developing ticket pricing strategies, evaluating location, and more

11. Marketing 6448 or IA6448 Traditional & Blended Options
Grades 10-12
.5 credit
Practice product development and decision making regarding distribution, pricing, and promotion
Understand the marking concept, marketing mix, and legal and ethical issues faced by marketers
Create commercials, and press releases
Offered in both traditional and blended formats
Blended course meets with the teacher twice per cycle with online studies occurring once per cycle

12. Personal Finance/Career Planning 6416 or IA6416 Traditional & Blended Options
Grades 9-12
.5 credit
Study money management skills such as savings and investing, budgeting, and managing debt
Gain understanding of consumer credit and protection, student loans, and insurance
Analyze personal career interests, values, and aptitudes; research educational and training requirements
Practice basic job search skills

13. Public Speaking & Business Etiquette 6426
Grades 9-12
.5 credit
Increase students’ comfort level when speaking in front of a group
Improve daily communication and interactive skills
Practice making a variety of formal and informal speeches both individually and with a team
Discuss basic workplace etiquette

14. Web Design 6238 Grades 9-12 .5 credit
Focus on web page planning, basic design, layout, working with images, setup and maintenance of a website
Understanding basic website functionality along with creative skills that will enable you to create your own website
Use various web authoring software and tools to develop web site

15. Advanced Digital Information Technologies 6217
Grades credit To gain an edge in today’s highly competitive world, every student needs to be proficient in a variety of software applications and digital media. Students will learn to create products to communicate using a variety of digital media and Microsoft Office tools as well as to practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic programming language(s). Class assignments will be project-based and students will sharpen computer skills needed to support personal productivity, group collaboration, and self-directed learning.