DID YOU KNOW ……..
The BUSINESS DEPARTMENT is proud to offer Sewanhaka students who are college bound an opportunity
to earn up to 21 college credits!
6 in College Accounting from Long Island University
6 in College Marketing from Long Island University
3 in Business Law from Long Island University
3 in Computer Applications from Long Island University
3 in Web Page Design from Long Island University
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Business Communications will emphasize the importance of verbal and non-verbal communications. Students
will develop the writing, speaking, and presentation skills necessary to be successful in any field. This is a
mandated course for students pursuing a five-unit Business Education.
BUSINESS LAW
Students will learn and apply the fundamental principles of law that involve an individual’s personal and
occupational life. With the use of the Internet, presentations from guest speakers, courtroom field observations,
in-class mock trials, and video cases, students will explore legal issues pertaining to contract law, crimes, torts,
warranties, agents, landlord/tenant agreements, court procedures, and corporate law. Juniors and seniors may
earn three college credits from Long Island University.
COLLEGE ACCOUNTING
Students will acquire the skills necessary to record transactions, prepare financial statements, and record the
decisions made by management. Accounting practices and principles will be taught for the three major forms of
business organizations. Juniors and seniors may earn six college credits from Long Island University.
COLLEGE MARKETING
The fall semester will focus on business ownership and management. Students will acquire the skills and
knowledge necessary to open and run a successful business. The spring semester will give students insight into
how to create, market, and sell a product to consumers. Juniors and seniors may earn six college credits from
Long Island University.
COLLEGE NOTETAKING
College Notetaking will provide college-bound students with the ability to take notes using an abbreviated
method. Students will develop transcription skills and, upon completion, will have acquired entry-level
placement skills.
WEBPAGE DESIGN
Want to learn how to design Web pages? Want to learn how to add pizzazz to your site using animation? Then
the Web Page Design course is for you! In this course students will not only learn HTML Scripting Language
and Adobe Dreamweaver, but they will learn the animation software, FLASH! Juniors and seniors may earn
three college credits from Long Island University.
CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
In this course, students will explore various career options, how to choose a career and be successful in that
chosen career. Career and Financial Management will teach personal finance management including banking,
investments, credit, insurance, and personal budgeting. This is a mandated course for students pursuing a fiveunit Business Education.
KEYBOARDING/INTERNET
Using Microsoft Word, students will learn proper keyboarding techniques and the formatting of documents
including letters, memos, and term papers. Keyboarding/Internet will also teach teen students about cyber
bullying, cyber stalking, social networks, identity theft, and other Internet-related issues.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Students completing this course will have extensive training in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
and Microsoft Publisher where they will learn how to create flyers, newsletters, letterhead, business cards, etc.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may earn three college credits from Long Island University.
SPORTS MARKETING
Ever wonder why fans and businesses spend billions of dollars each year on sports and entertainment? This
one-semester course is designed to teach students about products and services in sports, sports media (including
radio, television, and print), stadium design and concession stands.
ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
This semester course will introduce students to the world of Entertainment Marketing. Travel, tourism, and
amateur sports not associated with educational institutions will be examined. In addition, students will learn
how businesses market music and theater, and they will explore careers in entertainment and marketing.
PERSONAL FINANCE
Juniors and seniors are strongly urged to enroll in the Personal Finance course that was specifically designed for
them. This essential one-semester course equips them with the financial knowledge and expertise necessary to
survive in the ever-changing economy. Topics of study include: budgeting and saving money, using checking
accounts and on-line banking, using credit cards wisely and avoiding debt, buying vs. leasing a car, purchasing
insurance, financing college, renting an apartment, owning a home, investing money, and preparing for the
future so that a desired lifestyle and financial independence can be achieved.
FIVE-UNIT BUSINESS SEQUENCE REQUIREMENTS
Career and Financial Management/Business Communications/Keyboarding/Internet
PLUS
Three Full-Year Business Courses
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