- High School Course Guide
- Business and Global Studies
Business & Global Studies Pathways
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Dive deep into business and global studies with courses in Business, Finance, Global Studies, and Marketing. This pathway will allow students to gain skills to enter the workforce after graduation and develop global competencies in their chosen field of study.
Business
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The Business Pathway equips students with skills, character traits, and knowledge to be successful in an ever-changing professional environment. Business students will learn through project-based activities, participate in related capstone experiences, explore business fields, and develop 21st-century durable skills.
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Potential Majors
- Administration
- Business
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Sports Management
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Related Careers
- Entrepreneur
- Executive Director
- Financial Manager
- Information Technology Specialist
- Manager
- Related Military Careers
- Small Business Owner
- Web Designer
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Possible IRCs/Certificate
- Adobe Certified Professional
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Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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Course Requirements
Business Pathway Credit Checklist: 1.0 foundations credit, 2.5 skills credits, & 1.0 capstone experience credit
Foundations Courses | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 9-10
- Intro to Business & Marketing (0.5 credit) H6442
- Grades 9-12
- Business Technology (1.0 credit) H6182
- Communication: Public Speaking (0.5 credit) H1174
- Creative Design Lab I (0.5 credit) H6136
- Digital Media Design (1.0 credit) H6138
Skills Courses | 2.5 Credits Required
- Grades 9-12
- Creative Design Lab II (0.5 credit) H6137
- Data Science (1.0 credit) H4065
- Financial Algebra (1.0 credit) H4050
- Grades 10-12
- Argumentation and Debate (0.5 credit) H1175
- Student Leadership (1.0 credit) H2080
- Grades 11-12
- AP Macroeconomics* (0.5 credit) H2065
- AP Microeconomics* (0.5 credit) H2067
- Business & Personal Law (0.5 credit) H6170
- Entrepreneurship (0.5 credit) H6240
- Management (0.5 credit) H6410
- Student Leadership II (1.0 credit) H2082
Capstone Experience | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 10-12
- Advanced Design Lab (1.0 credit) H6185
- Advanced Student Leadership (1.0 credit) H2085
- AP Seminar* (1.0 credit) H1020
- Business and Office Internship++ (0.5-1 credit) H6140
- Grades 11-12
- CAPS Global Business/ Entrepreneurship ++ (3.0 credits) H9220
- Dual Enrollment options- pathway related
- Ignite Your Future Business Incubator ++ (3.0 credits) H6144
- Grade 12
- AP Research * (1.0 credit) H1015
- Pathway Internship++ (1.0 credit) H9240
Learners can only earn credit for a course once when working towards pathway completion.
*Weighted course ++ This program requires an application and acceptance process.
- Grades 9-10
Finance
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The Finance Pathway equips students with skills, character traits, and knowledge to be successful in an ever-changing professional environment. Finance students will learn through project-based activities, participate in related capstone experiences, explore finance fields, and develop 21st-century durable skills.
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Potential Majors
- Accounting
- Banking
- Data Science
- Economics
- Insurance
- Statistics
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Related Careers
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Appraiser
- Banker
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Collections Auditor
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Manager
- Investment Specialist
- Related Military Careers
- Statistician
- Treasurer
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Career & Technical Students Organizations (CTSO)
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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Course Requirements
Finance Pathway Credit Checklist: 1.0 foundations credit, 2.5 skills credits, & 1.0 capstone experience credit
Foundations Courses | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 9-12
- Business Technology (1.0 credit) H6182
- Introduction to Business & Marketing (0.5 credit) H6442
- Grades 10-12
- Accounting I (1.0 credit) H6150
Skills Courses | 2.5 Credits Required
- Grades 9-12
- Data Science (1.0 credit) H4065
- Financial Algebra (1.0 credit) H4050
- Grades 10-12
- Accounting I (1.0 credit) H6150
- Grades 11-12
- Accounting II* (1.0 credit) H6155
- AP Macroeconomics* (0.5 credit) H2065
- AP Microeconomics* (0.5 credit) H2067
- AP Statistics* (1.0 credit) H4081
- Business & Personal Law (0.5 credit) H6170
- Statistics (0.5 credit) H4080
Capstone Experience | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 11-12
- AP Seminar* (1.0 credit) H1020
- Business & Office Internship++ (0.5-1 credit) H6140
- CAPS Global Business Entrepreneurship ++ (3.0 credits) H9220
- Dual Enrollment Options - pathway related
- Ignite Your Future Business Incubator ++ (3.0 credits) H6144
- Grade 12
- Accounting III* (1.0 credit) H6156
- AP Research* (1.0 credit) H1015
- Pathway Internship ++ (1.5 credit) H9240
Learners can only earn credit for a course once when working towards pathway completion.*Weighted course ++ This program requires an application and acceptance process.
- Grades 9-12
Global Studies
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The Global Studies Pathway equips students with skills, character traits, and knowledge to be successful in an ever-changing professional environment. Global Studies students will learn through project-based activities, participate in related capstone experiences, explore global studies fields, and develop 21st-century durable skills.
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Potential Majors
- Contemporary Issues
- Foreign Language
- Internal Affairs
- International Business
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Related Careers
- Global Banking
- Consulting
- Financial Analyst
- Government Departments
- Politics
- Related Military Careers
- Travel & Tourism
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Possible IRCs/Certificate
- Seal of Biliteracy
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Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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Course Requirements
Global Studies Pathway Credit Checklist: 1.0 foundations credit, 2.5 skills credits, & 1.0 capstone experience credit
Foundations Courses | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 9-12
- Business Technology (1.0 credit) H6182
- Communication: Public Speaking (0.5 credit) H1174
- Introduction to Business & Marketing (0.5 credit) H6442
- Level 1 World Language French (1.0 credit) H1210
- Level 1 World Language German (1.0 credit) H1220
- Level 1 World Language Spanish (1.0 credit) H1230
- Grades 10-12
- Contemporary Issues (0.5 credit) H2060
- American Popular Culture (0.5 credit) H2063
- Sports and Society (0.5 credit) H2062
Skills Courses | 2.5 Credits Required
- Grades 9-12
- Data Science (1.0 credit) H4065
- Level 1 World Language French (1.0 credit) H1210
- Level 1 World Language German (1.0 credit) H1220
- Level 1 World Language Spanish (1.0 credit) H1230
- Grades 10-12
- Argumentation and Debate (1.0 credit) H1175
- Contemporary Issues (0.5) H2060
- French II/Advanced French II (1.0 credit) H1213
- German II/Advanced German II (1.0 credit) H1223
- Spanish II/Advanced Spanish II (1.0 credit) H1233
- Grades 11-12
- AP European History* (1.0 credit) H2005
- AP Macroeconomics* (0.5 credit) H2065
- AP Microeconomics* (0.5 credit) H2067
- AP World History* (1.0 credit) H2015
- Sociology (0.5 credit) H2050
Capstone Experience | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 11-12
- AP Seminar* (1.0 credit) H1020
- CAPS - Global Business Entrepreneurship++ (3.0 credits) H9220
- Dual enrollment options- pathway related
- Ignite Your Future Business Incubator ++ (3.0 credits) H6144
- Grade 12
- AP Research* (1.0 credit)
- Pathway Internship++ (1.5 credits) H9240
Learners can only earn credit for a course once when working towards pathway completion.*Weighted course ++ This program requires an application and acceptance process.
- Grades 9-12
Marketing
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The Marketing Pathway equips students with skills, character traits, and knowledge to be successful in an ever-changing professional environment. Marketing students will learn through project-based activities, participate in related capstone experiences, explore marketing fields, and develop 21st-century durable skills.
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Potential Majors
- Business
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Public Relations
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Related Careers
- Advertising
- Editor
- Event Planner
- Journalist
- Public Relations Personnel
- Merchandising
- Publisher
- Related Military Careers
- Sales
- Social Media Manager
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Possible IRCs/Certificate
- ASK Fundamentals of Marketing
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Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
- DECA
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Required Courses
Marketing Pathway Credit Checklist: 1.0 foundations credit, 2.5 skills credits, & 1.0 capstone experience credit
Foundations Courses | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 9-12
- Intro to Business & Marketing (0.5 credit) H6442
- Grades 10-12
- American Pop Culture (0.5 credit) H2063
- Marketing I (1.0 credit) H6400
Skills Courses | 2.5 Credits Required
- Grades 10-12
- Marketing I (1.0 credit) H6400
- Student Leadership I (1.0 credit) H2080
- Grades 11-12
- Creative Design Lab I (0.5 credit) H6136
- Digital media Design (1.0 credit) H6138
- Entrepreneurship (0.5 credit) H6420
- Management (0.5 credit) H6410
- Marketing II (1.0 credit) H6405
- Student Leadership II (1.0 credit)
Capstone Experience | 1.0 Credit Required
- Grades 11-12
- AP Seminar* (1.0 credit) H1020
- Dual Enrollment Options- pathway related
- Ignite Your Future Business Incubator ++ (3.0 credits) H6144
- Marketing Internship (0.5 credit) H6440
- Grade 12
- Advanced Student Leadership (1.0 credit) H2085
- AP Research* (1.0 credit) H1015
- CAPS - Global Business Entrepreneurship ++ (3.0 credits) H9220
- DECA Management (1.0 credit) H6430
- Marketing III (1.0 credit) H6406
- Pathway Internship++ (1.0 credit) H9240
Learners can only earn credit for a course once when working towards pathway completion.*Weighted course ++ This program requires an application and acceptance process.
- Grades 9-12
