Business Offerings

Accounting I *

This introductory accounting course provides a thorough background in the basic accounting procedures used to operate a business. The complete accounting cycles of a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation are explored. This course may be applied toward the New York state math credit requirement for graduation.

Full-year course, open to  students in grades 9-12
1 credit

 

Intro to Business

Introduction to Business is a half-year survey course designed to provide students with a broad overview of the world of business. The course introduces key concepts across major business disciplines, helping students understand how businesses operate and how they affect our daily lives. Students will explore areas such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship, business law, and operations.

Through real-world projects, simulations, and case studies, students will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills while discovering potential career paths within the business world. This course serves as an excellent foundation for future study in specialized business classes such as Accounting, Marketing, Personal Finance, and Economics.

Open to students in grades 9-12
1/2 credit

 

College Financial Accounting (SUNY Orange)*

This college-level course covers basic accounting concepts and the methodology of financial accounting. Rules and procedures used by financial accountants for preparing external financial reports are studied. It is recommended that students complete Accounting I to participate. This course may be applied toward the New York state math credit requirement for graduation. Students must pay a college fee.

4 SUNY Orange College credits
Full-year course, open to students in grades 11-12

College Business Mathematics (SUNY Sullivan) *

This course serves as a foundation for subsequent business courses and workplace preparation. Students learn math skills that are useful in the daily operation of a business and personal finance. This course may be applied toward the New York state math credit requirement for graduation. Participants pay a college fee.

3 Sullivan County Community College credits 
Full-year course open to students in grades 10-12 

 

College Computer Applications

This half-year course is a career and college preparatory class that builds vital business skills. Students will master basic Microsoft Office through project-based learning. Students learn the Microsoft Office suite along with computer file storage basics.

1/2 credit/ open to students in grades 11-12
3 SUNY Orange credits

College Microeconomics (SUNY Sullivan)

This course is devoted to the study of microeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the economic problems of allocation, distribution, and efficiency. This course may be used to meet the New York State economics credit requirement for graduation.

Half-year course, open to students in  grades 10-12
3 Sullivan County Community College credits 
½ high school credit / NCAA approved 

College Macroeconomics (SUNY Sullivan)

Students study macroeconomics with the main emphasis on solving the problems of economic growth and stability that impact everyone. The course includes the study of such topics as monetary policy, fiscal policy, employment, inflation, international trade, and current economic problems.

3 Sullivan County Community College credits 
Half-year course, open to students in grades 10-12
½ high school credit / NCAA approved 

Financial and Career Planning*

This course introduces students to a multitude of essential personal finance and career exploration topics necessary to become a financially capable individual. Topics include budgeting, taxes, insurance, investing, and career exploration. Participants explore how to navigate personal financial decisions within the greater economic system. Financial and Career Planning teaches high schoolers what most adults wish they learned at a young age. This course pairs well with Credit and Investing.

This course satisfies the Economics graduation requirement. 

Half-year course, open to students in grades 10-12
½ credit

Credit and Investing

This course focuses on some of the most important issues in personal financial health. Students explore interest rates, loans, bank accounts, and investing. This course takes a deep dive into credit. Students learn what a credit score is, how to build credit, and how to maintain and protect their credit throughout their lives. Credit and Investing includes a realistic stock project in which students interact with a realtime brokerage account and invest throughout the semester. This course pairs well with Financial and Career Planning.

This course satisfies the Economics graduation requirement. 

Half-year course, open to students in grades 10-12
½ credit

Entrepreneurship

This course invites students to explore the critical role small businesses play in the community. It will explore the various forms of business ownership, and challenge students to creatively and effectively solve problems in their own communities. Students will learn the skills, characteristics, and aptitudes that are found in successful business owners. The course will culminate with a simulated “Shark Tank” presentation of business plans developed during the class.

Half-year course, open to students in grades 10-12
1/2 credit

Sports Marketing 

Marketing is a growing, exciting business discipline that is foundational to modern education. In this project-centric course, students will learn how to create and implement a marketing strategy.  Topics explored include market segmentation, consumer behavior, advertising and promotion, and distribution channels.  Students will gain valuable employability skills including learning and practicing professional presentations.

Half-year course open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12
1/2 credit 

Retail Management

This full year course is as hands-on as it gets. Students will enhance and employ their business knowledge from prior courses while acquiring new, tangible skills. Students in this course will operate the Pine Bush School Store in conjunction with the Finance Academy. Students will employ marketing, design, operations, accounting, and communication skills as they plan, design, research, and market apparel jobs. This hands-on course offers a unique experience for students to learn how to manage a small business.

This course is open to students that have taken or are currently enrolled in one of the following courses: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting (any level), College Economics, College Business Math, any College level math course or a student that is an active member of the Finance Academy.

This is a pass/fail year-long course.

 

Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media is a project-based, hands-on course. Students will plan, produce, and manage multimedia content to inform and inspire their peers and staff. Through this course, students will gain experience in journalism, video production, website management, and storytelling.

Students will be responsible for maintaining a news website featuring articles, videos, and updates about school events. They will also produce daily video announcements highlighting important information such as athletic events, club meetings, and special programs. In addition, students will create longer-form video segments and a weekly sports show, combining research, interviews, editing, and production.

This class provides authentic learning experiences that mirror real-world media operations and gives students a voice in shaping school culture.

Open to students in grades 10 – 12.
1 credit

 

* Denotes classes that make up the CTE Business Coursework (Financial and Career Planning, College Business Math, Accounting 1, and College Financial Accounting)