Business Education

Term: Full Year

 

Grades: 10-12

 

    Are you interested in business courses, but need an introductory course to start? Accounting is the beginning course for you. This introductory accounting course focuses on basic concepts and the accounting cycle. It is strongly recommended for students pursuing any business major in college. This course gives students an excellent foundation in accounting and will prepare them for future business courses. Although this course is not a prerequisite for College Accounting, it is helpful, and it is recommended to take Accounting before College Accounting.

 

Grades: 11-12

 

Prerequisite: Completion of accounting course or Departmental Approval 

College Accounting is an accelerated course providing a deeper look into the field of accounting and fundamental financial principles. The course concentrates on identifying, recording and communicating the economic and business events of a corporation and creating a full set of financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. It is intended for everyone and is strongly recommended for students planning a career in business. This is an honors level course. Students may earn three credits at LIU Post upon payment of tuition and successful completion of the course.

 

Term: Full Year

 

Grades: 11-12

 

Prerequisite: Completion of one Accounting or Wall Street course or Department Approval

 

   How do you maximize the value of an investment while balancing risk and profitability? Company managers face decisions every day about how to prioritize and use financial resources to enhance shareholder return. This course will address fundamental concepts behind capital budgeting and financial decision making. Key topics will include time, value of money, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, net present value, bond and stock valuation, cost of capital and risk-return tradeoff. These concepts will be applied to a variety of real-world situations including corporate decision-making and valuation of securities. Students may earn up to three college credits at LIU Post upon payment of tuition and successful completion of course.

Term: Full Year

 

Grades: 10-12

 

Prerequisite:  Completion of one business course recommended.

 

Are you interested in starting your own business and becoming an entrepreneur?  In Virtual Enterprise (VE), students are transformed into employees of a company working in a department of their choice (management, accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, or sales). As “employees” of the virtual business, students will be responsible and accountable for the company’s performance and success. The Virtual Enterprise firm will engage in real world business activities with a global network of student run businesses in over 40 countries communicating by phone, email and social media.

 

The Virtual Enterprise classroom is equipped with modern technology (Chromebooks, iPad, iMac, Apple TV), leather chairs and a conference table in order to mimic a workplace environment. VE students will participate in various competitions and tradeshows, showcasing their professionalism, teamwork, presentation skills, business knowledge and ideas. If that’s not exciting enough, students may earn up to six college credits at LIU Post upon payment of tuition and successful completion of the course.

Term:  Full Year

 

Grades: 11-12

 

If you are considering a college major in business or have an interest in law, this is the elective to choose. Business Law is the type of law that most lawyers practice and that you will deal with on a daily basis , both personally and professionally. Topics include torts, contracts, sales, employment, labor laws, insurance, partnerships, corporations and property. Business Law is a required course for business majors in college and this class will give you the head start that you will need to succeed in the college course. Students may earn three credits at LIU Post upon payment of tuition and successful completion of the course.

Term:  Semester - September & February

 

Grades: 11-12

 

This project-based course will present an overview of the application of marketing principles in the sports and entertainment industries. Using a variety of classroom activities, students will participate in step-by-step methods of creating a marketing mix, pricing, designing appropriate advertising, creating new products, and the professional selling of sport and entertainment products and services. The Virtual Business software and case-study analysis will enhance the content of this valuable course.

Term:  Semester - September & February

 

Grades: 9-12

 

This course is a continuation of Microsoft Certification for Word.  Now you can prove your skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Microsoft Excel by obtaining additional MOS certifications.  Students will take the Microsoft computerized test right here at Schreiber for a fee.  Fees charged for MOS certification are the responsibility of the student. 

 

Term: Semester 

 

Grades: 9-12

 

   This course is an extension of Computer Skills for College and Careers 1. Advanced computer skills will be mastered enhancing your marketability in any college or job market.

 

 

 

Enroll in the full year course entitled Business Internship Senior Experience. Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Then this course is for you! First semester will include topics covered in Career and Financial Management, such as resume writing, interview skills and career exploration. During this time, students will also have to research and find an internship, community service, or independent project related to a business content area that suits their interests. This can include finance, accounting, marketing, business law or management. Students will receive release time from class during the second semester to complete their assignment. The assessment for this requirement will be included in the course grade. This course will meet for two days out of the six-day cycle.