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Business Communication 1 | High School Course - Semester 

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A85782)

Teaches students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, complete, and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Students will develop communication skills in:

  • Verbal

  • Written

  • Interpersonal 

  • Technological

  • Employment

Business Communication 2 | High School Course - Semester POSSIBLE CE FOR SPRING

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A85792)

This course builds on the foundational skills acquired in Business Communication One, allowing students to deepen their understanding and proficiency in communicating within a business context including:

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

  • Follow-up letter

  • Email communication

  • Business plan creation and delivery 

Business Law | High School Course - Semester

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 10-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A85722)

Business Law is a fun and fast-paced class where students will learn how the law relates to them currently and the implications of the law in their future lives.  Students will learn the following:

  • Foundations of the law

  • U.S. Court systems

  • Law procedural, how a court of law functions

  • Civil and criminal law

  • Contract and sales law

  • Business organization

Entrepreneurship (ENTR 2500) | UVU Concurrent Enrollment - Semester

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 10-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A85452C)

  • 3 Credits CE

This start-up innovation class will help students gain an understanding of the marketing and management principles necessary to start and operate their own business.  Students will learn about the following:

  • Identify real world problems and find solutions

  • Gain an understanding of a marketing plan and how to utilize it for a business

  • Basic understanding of economics

  • Understanding of financial documents and accounting

  • Business management and organization

    • Business Pitch - The final project for this course will be a business pitch presentation for a new business idea you will create

Investment & Wealth Management | High School Course - Semester

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 10-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A80252)

In this course students will learn about the different types of savings accounts, retirement accounts, and investment options.  Learning how to invest your money early can exponentially increase your earnings. 

  • Stocks

  • Bonds

  • Packaged products (mutual funds, ETFs, Index funds)

  • Risks of investing

  • Cryptocurrency

Travel (Hospitality) & Tourism (HM 1010) | UVU Concurrent Enrollment - Semester

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 10-12

  • .5 Credit HS  (A85862C)

  • 3 Credits CE

The Travel and Tourism course provides the student with an understanding of one of the largest industries in Utah and the world.  The course is organized around the 4 segments of Travel and Tourism.  Students will gain knowledge in:

  • Various types of lodging

  • Different types of transportation

  • Food and beverage

  • Different types of entertainment and recreation

  • Marketing for tourism

Business & Marketing Capstone | High School Course - Full Year

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • 1 Credit HS  (A85100)

  • PreReq: Previous Business Course

In this class, students are expected to complete a business Capstone project of their choosing. Students will have the opportunity to research and solve real-world business needs as they complete their Capstone Project.  The Business Capstone course allows students to develop a deeper understanding of:

  • Business operations

  • Create business partnerships

  • Professional development

Entrepreneurship Capstone | High School Course - Full Year

  • SUGGESTED GRADES: 11-12

  • 1 Credit HS  (A85110)

  • PreReq: Previous Business Course

In this advanced business course, students will focus on developing their own business ideas. Each student must either have a busines idea they are currently pursuing or wish to start pursuing. This class provides an opportunity to further these ideas in an "incubator' environment. While resources and guidance are available, this class is entirely student-driven. The Entrepreneurship Capstone course allows students to develop a deeper understanding of:

  • Business operations

  • Create business partnerships

  • Professional development