1. Welcome to the CNHS Business Department

2. Why choose Business classes? Business is the #1 declared major of CNHS graduates Hoosier Hot Jobs of the future lists Accounting Office Manager and Finance Manager Sales Director Market Research Analyst Human Resources Specialist Personal Financial Advisor

3. Business classes ….. Are project based May be eligible for dual credit Have teachers with real world experience Will make you more valuable in the workplace NOW and in the future Prepare you for the rigor of college business courses Are FUN and engaging!

4. Business Classes are for Everyone! All CNHS graduates must pass – Preparing for College and Careers Complete assessments to determine strengths, interests, personality type Explore careers related to interests Create a resume and complete job applications Explore colleges and post high school plans Create a plan to achieve desired diploma goal Learn basic Personal Finance

5. Business Classes are for Everyone! Classes that are excellent for any student – Personal Financial Literacy Create a budget Learn to manage credit Buying a car and house Planning for retirement – Digital Applications and Responsibilities Become proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification available

6. Business Classes are for Everyone! Classes that are excellent for any student – Business Law & Ethics Develop an understanding of criminal, civil, contract, family and c onsumer law Study the relationship between law and ethics – Career Information and Exploration Assistance in completing the Senior Project Explore Careers, Interests and plans after high school just in time for graduation

7. For students thinking about a business career consider taking…. Introduction to Business I and II – Learn basic business principles Introduction to Accounting – Learn the accounting equation – How to journalize and post transactions – Prepare financial statements Principles of Marketing – The 4 P’s: Product, Price, Place, Promotion Global Economics – Examine the role of consumers and producers in a domestic and global economy

8. Students planning to major in Business… Should take all the aforementioned classes PLUS – Sports and Entertainment Marketing basics of marketing as it relates to the sports and entertainment industry – Principles of Business Management Create a Business Plan (Maverick Challenge) – Advanced Accounting Corporate accounting

9. Mr. Dunn Teaches: Preparing for College and Careers Sports & Entertainment Marketing Principles of Marketing Education: BA Business Education, Indiana State University Masters Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan University Meet the Business Teachers

10. Mr. Seavers Teaches: Career Information and Exploration Business Law and Ethics Personal Financial Literacy Education: BA and MA from Ball State Meet the Business Teachers

11. Mr. Campbell Teaches: Preparing for College and Careers Personal Financial Literacy Global Economics Digital Applications & Responsibilities Education: BA Economics, Indiana University MA Education, University of Indianapolis Meet the Business Teachers

12. Ms. Daily Teaches: Preparing for College and Careers Introduction to Accounting Advanced Accounting Principles of Business Management Education: BS Business Management, Indiana University MA Education, Indiana University MBA IU Kelley School of Business Meet the Business Teachers

13. Thank you for attending our 8 th Grade Parent Night We look forward to seeing you in the Business classes next fall!