Business

Students interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, and business operations may choose this sequence to build communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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This option supports students interested in careers related to financial planning, banking, accounting, and analytical business functions.

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This sequence introduces students to marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and the business of sports and entertainment.

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Duration: 1 year (Every day)
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None

This full-year introductory business course is designed to build the foundation for students interested in future opportunities in Business Career and Technical Education (CTE). Students develop essential knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, management, economics and business technology while exploring how organizations operate in today’s economy. The course emphasizes career readiness, workplace expectations, communication, collaboration, problem solving and ethical decision making.

Through project-based learning and real-world business applications, students gain the academic and technical skills needed for success in advanced business coursework, postsecondary study and future career pathways in business.

Duration: 0.5 year (Fall/Spring) (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

This foundational business course introduces students to economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and the role of technology in modern business. Students engage in problem solving, research, communication and project-based learning as they explore how businesses operate in local and global environments.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

This course develops students’ keyboarding speed, accuracy and document formatting skills—essential for academic and workplace success. Students create business letters, MLA reports, newsletters and tables while learning proper technique, digital organization and proofreading strategies.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

Students explore the business strategies behind the sports and entertainment industries, including sponsorships, endorsements, event promotion, fan engagement and digital marketing. The course analyzes industry trends such as esports and social media influence. Students complete applied marketing projects that mirror real-world business practices.

Duration: 1 year (Every day)
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: None

Sports/Entertainment Marketing explores the business and marketing strategies used in the sports and entertainment industries. Students examine topics such as sponsorships, endorsements, event promotion, branding, fan engagement, and digital and social media marketing. The course also analyzes emerging industry trends, including esports and influencer marketing. Through project-based learning and case studies, students develop marketing plans, promotional campaigns and event concepts that mirror real-world business practices in the sports and entertainment marketplace.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

This RCC Smart Scholars course introduces the management, leadership, legal and operational principles behind amateur and professional sports organizations. Students examine budgeting, event operations, facility management, marketing and organizational structure through case studies and collaborative projects.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: 10th - 12th Grade

This required half-year financial literacy course prepares students for workplace readiness and responsible personal financial decision making. Students will explore the financial-life aspects of their roles as citizens, family members, consumers and active participants in the economy. Key topics include budgeting, banking, credit, financial planning, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and money management strategies. The course emphasizes financial responsibility, informed decision making and real-world application through simulations and practical scenarios that help students understand both their current and future financial responsibilities.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

Aligned with RCC’s curriculum, this course provides students with college-level instruction in career development and personal finance. Students learn goal setting, professional networking, budgeting, investing and debt management through real-life scenarios and case studies.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

Students learn to use Google Workspace tools—including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar and Drive—to enhance communication, collaboration, project management and productivity in business settings. Students apply digital tools to solve business problems and organize workflows.

Duration: 1 year (Every day)
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None

Business Law provides an overview of the legal system and how laws affect individuals, families and businesses. Topics include civil and criminal law, contracts, consumer protection, employment law, intellectual property and the impact of technology on legal systems. Students analyze case studies, engage in legal research and explore ethical decision making. Field experiences may supplement instruction.

Duration: 1 year (Every day)
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisites: None

Accounting I introduces students to the principles and procedures of financial accounting used in business, industry and personal financial management. Students learn the accounting cycle, including analyzing transactions, journalizing, posting to ledgers, preparing financial statements and understanding assets, liabilities and equity. Through practical applications and business simulations, students develop skills in problem solving, accuracy, organization and financial literacy. This course provides a strong foundation for students interested in business, finance, entrepreneurship or continuing into advanced accounting or CTE Business pathways.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

This course helps students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to own and operate their own businesses. The course content typically covers topics from a number of fields: economics, marketing principles, human relations and psychology, business and labor law, legal rights and responsibilities of ownership, business and financial planning, finance and accounting, communication, information management, risk management and strategic management. Several topics surveyed in business management courses may also be included.

Duration: 0.5 year (Every day)
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisites: None

This course introduces students to the use of computer applications commonly used in business and professional environments. Students develop foundational skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and digital communication tools. The course also covers basic computer concepts, file management and responsible technology use. Through hands-on activities, students learn how technology supports productivity, organization and communication in modern workplaces.