Blue Springs School District

Course # HS0911
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10

Credit Type: Practical Art

This course is designed as an introductory class to learn general business concepts that are relevant to future careers. Students will explore areas in business, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, and acquire 21st century skills necessary for today’s workforce. This overview will allow students to choose further business and marketing course offerings in the program (see pathways page).
 

Course # HS0916
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art

This course is designed to refine computer skills that are used frequently by students. Students will use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher to create business documents, spreadsheets, presentations and publications. This introductory class includes a refresher in keyboarding.
 

Course # HS0944
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art

This course is designed to introduce students to basic accounting concepts and to allow students to explore accounting and related career opportunities. Students will complete accounting cycles for a service-based sole proprietorship. Students will also be introduced to automated accounting systems and will complete accounting projects. Recommended for students planning to study business or accounting in college.
 

Course # HS0927
0.5 credit hours | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art

This course is designed to give students an understanding of practical applications in design techniques and skills utilizing a variety of graphic design software. Students will learn the process of creating visual communication through different design mediums such as print, digital, and interactive.   Students will use a variety of software such as Canva and Adobe Suite.
 

Course # HS0930
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art

This course is designed to increase student awareness of basic legal concepts and principles.  Topics to be discussed include criminal law, tort law, juvenile law, court systems, contracts, and insurance.  
 

Course # HS0934
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Practical Art
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours – University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC):  MGT 100 Foundations of Business
Fees: ~$300 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Dual Credit Requirements if taking for Dual Credit

This course is designed for students preparing for a career in business and explores the American free enterprise system. It is a broad introduction to the various fields of business and communication skills needed to be successful in business careers. Topics covered will include business trends, economics, entrepreneurship, management, human resources, and marketing. Students will produce and/or be exposed to a variety of business correspondence, as well as learn how to create formal presentations. One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed. Three (3) hours of dual credit through UMKC, if enrollment criteria are met. There is an option to take Supervised Business Work Experience for credit, which is considered work release for partial day.
 

Course # HS0946
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Practical Art
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours – Missouri State University (MSU):   ACC 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting 
Fees: ~$300 Will be Billed/Must be Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Accounting I and Dual Credit Requirements 
Location: Career and Innovation Center

Students learn the application of the basic accounting equations and more advanced accounting principles including inventories, depreciation, and asset management. Textbooks, homework, quizzes, and tests will all be completed online through MOState Canvas. This course is recommended for college-bound students who plan to major in any business-related field. One (1) honor point will be earned if successfully completed. Three (3) hours dual credit through MSU is required if enrollment criteria are met.

This semester long course meets for 1 period each day.
 

Course # HS1506H
0.5 credit hours | Grade 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Personal Finance
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours - Missouri State University (MSU): FIN 150 Personal Finance
Fees: ~$300 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office

This course explores practical financial skills necessary for young adults to be successful after high school. They will study banking, budgeting, investing, credit card use, insurance, and home and automobile purchases. Possible job skills that may be assigned are resume and cover letter building, interview prep skills, and workplace readiness activities. This course is required for graduation by the State of Missouri as well as the Blue Springs School District. 20% of the grade is assigned through MSU coursework. Three (3) hours of dual credit is available through MSU, if the college’s criteria are met.
 

Course # HS1503
0.5 credit hour | Grade 12

Credit Type: Personal Finance

This course explores practical financial skills necessary for young adults to be successful after high school.  They will study banking, budgeting, investing, credit card use, insurance, and home and automobile purchases.  Possible job skills that may be assigned are resume and cover letter building, interview prep skills, and workplace readiness activities. This course is required for graduation by the State of Missouri, as well as the Blue Springs School District.
 

Course # HS0936
1 credit hour | Grade 12

Credit: Practical Art
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Business Principles

This program will provide on-the-job experience in an approved, supervised work position. Students may receive assistance from the instructor in finding an approved job. Students must also be enrolled in Business Principles (HS0934) and must pass the class in order to earn credit for Work Release. For Work Release students to be eligible for half-day release from school, the student must be able to show a W-4 on file with their place of work. Students must complete a minimum of 10 hours per week on the job. Students can receive ½ credit per semester with 10-19 hours of paid work on average or receive 1 credit per semester with 20+ hours on average. Students forfeit their eligibility for the 8th semester attendance option.
 

Course # HS0948
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art

Everyone is guaranteed to leave this class better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of entrepreneurship, whether you want to start a company/product or learn a skill that takes you outside your usual 9-to-5 job.  Students will use cooperative thinking to pitch ideas and run an actual business for their final project.  Topics include forms of ownership, management, marketing, financing, and business plans
 

Course # HS8003H
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Practical Art
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours – University Missouri Kansas City (UMKC): MGMT 100
Fees: ~$300 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Approval by Marketing Teacher

This class will cultivate a well-developed understanding of what it takes to fully operate a business. Students will run their business from every aspect and market products to their peers, parents, and staff while the school instructor(s) provide them with a supportive learning environment. Entrepreneurial ventures will combine many active learning aspects of a real business with peers who are specializing in their discipline they are most passionate about. These experiential learning components will give structure and motivation for students to see outcomes from their actions and give them internship experience for their future. With the right mindset in place, these students will be influential in creating a future hub of synergy, collaboration, and creative ventures from other school-wide programs and clubs throughout the year.  Applications and interviews will be necessary to be approved for this class through the cooperating teacher(s). Recommended areas of expertise include marketing, entrepreneurship, graphic design, fashion merchandising, interior design, culinary, and photography.
 

Course # HS8003
1 credit hour | Grade 12

Credit Type: Practical Art
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours – University Missouri Kansas City (UMKC): MGMT 100
Fees: ~$300 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Approval by Marketing Teacher

This class will cultivate a well-developed understanding of what it takes to fully operate a business. Students will run their business from every aspect and market products to their peers, parents, and staff while the school instructor(s) provide them with a supportive learning environment. Entrepreneurial ventures will combine many active learning aspects of a real business with peers who are specializing in their discipline they are most passionate about. These experiential learning components will give structure and motivation for students to see outcomes from their actions and give them internship experience for their future. With the right mindset in place, these students will be influential in creating a future hub of synergy, collaboration, and creative ventures from other school-wide programs and clubs throughout the year.  Applications and interviews will be necessary to be approved for this class through the cooperating teacher(s). Recommended areas of expertise include marketing, entrepreneurship, graphic design, fashion merchandising, interior design, culinary, and photography.
 

Course # HS0964
1 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Practical Art
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours – University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC):  ENT 215 Entrepreneurial Mindset
Fees: ~$300 Will Be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Students are Required to Participate in DECA

Individuals are embracing the entrepreneurial mindset today more than ever and understanding the freedom it offers to create their own wealth. Students’ hands-on experiences will include applying classroom concepts to a real business product or service. This course develops the ability to identify and evaluate new product opportunities and/or ideas for business concepts. Students will interact with successful entrepreneurs from different industries who will speak on their area of expertise. As a highly interactive class, significant weight will be placed on participation, and a formal business plan and presentation. Students are required to participate in DECA as a way to connect and compete with their business plan. Three (3) credit hours of dual credit available through UMKC.
 

Course # HS0938
0.5 credit hours | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art

This course is designed to introduce students to applications of marketing in all career fields. Some topics covered include target market, marketing concepts, economics, merchandising, advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and selling. Students also create digital promotional media. This class brings project-based learning to life, and students will walk away from this class with a better understanding of how to brand and promote themselves in their future careers.
 

Course # HS0956
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Practical Art
Dual Credit: 3 College Hours – Missouri State University (MSU):  MKT 150 Marketing Fundamentals
Fees: ~$300 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Marketing with C grade or better, DECA Membership and Engagement

The course focuses on higher level instruction in the areas of marketing mix, concepts, consumerism, market segmentation, market research, and the impacts of different competitive structures on marketing decision making. Students will apply their understanding of marketing concepts to real business situation case studies. Students may even gain real-world experience through marketing research and data analysis to create a personalized plan for the local business to use. Principles of project management will include high-order thinking, ethics, group dynamics, customer/employee motivation, communications, leadership, and management styles.

This course is recommended for college-bound students who plan to major in any business or marketing-related field. One (1) honor point will be earned if successfully completed. Three (3) hours of dual credit are available through MSU.  DECA membership and engagement is required for this class.
 

Course # HS0962
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Marketing with C grade or better, DECA membership and engagement is required

The field of sports and entertainment marketing is rapidly growing and is considered an exciting industry to work. This course is for students who enjoyed and found success in fundamentals of marketing and want to engage more into the marketing field. It will introduce students to the industry, types of products/services, and creative marketing concepts that apply. Students will be utilizing real-world projects and presentations to assess their knowledge and application. DECA membership and engagement is required for this class.
 

Course # HS0940
1 credit hour | Grade 11, 12

Credit Type: Practical Art
Recommended: Fundamentals of Marketing

This course focuses on the integration of marketing in all career fields. Students will apply the basic marketing principles to all facets of business operations such as basic market concepts, market research, pricing, publicity, promotion, selling, communications, and project management. Creative projects will take concepts learned in the class and allow students to get a more hands-on approach to marketing. Class discussions and projects will also help further connect to students’ current and future jobs. There is an option to take Supervised Marketing Work Experience for credit their senior year, which is considered work release for partial day.
 

Course # HS0942
1 credit hour | Grade 12

Credit Type: Practical Art
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in Advanced Marketing or College Marketing

Students enrolled will receive on-the-job experience in an approved, supervised work position.  Students may receive assistance from the instructor in finding an approved job.  Students must also be enrolled in Advanced Marketing and must pass the class in order to earn credit for the Supervised Marketing Experience.

For Work Release students to be eligible for half-day release from school, the student must be able to show a W-4 on file with their place of work.  Students must complete a minimum of 10 hours per week on the job.  Students can receive .5 credit per semester with 10-19 hours of paid work on average or receive 1 credit per semester with 20+ hours on average. Students also forfeit their eligibility for the 8th semester graduation option.