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Mission Statement
The mission statement of the Business and Information Technology department
serves a two-fold purpose: preparing students to enter the world of work and
supplying personal and business/office skills to function in today’s world as a
well-informed and productive citizen.
Philosophy
The Business and Information Technology department provides students with the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to be successful in a chosen business-
related occupational area and to be able to function in today’s world.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Using project-based instruction, students are introduced to the basics of the banking
system; bank operating procedures, negotiable instruments, and the deposit and credit
functions of banks. Methods used for measuring the financial performance of banks are
analyzed. Specialized brokerage products, current issues, and future trends in banking are
examined. Students explore the major functions of bank employees by completing a
flow-of-work simulation. Business partnerships with community banks, guest speakers,
field trips, and work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this course.
Using project-based instruction, students are introduced to the foundations of finance and
the role finance, credit, savings, investments, and estate planning play in business.
Various technological tools will be used to assist in modeling financial decisions.
Business partnerships with financial service institutions, guest speakers, field trips, and
work-based learning activities can be incorporated in this course.
MATERIALS USED:
Course Outline:
FOUNDATIONS OF FINANCE
35. Evaluate factors that influence income
36. Determine the financial resources needed to satisfy values and goals for a given time period
53. Evaluate the impact of local, state, and federal taxes on financial decisions
BUSINESS CREDIT
54. Research and compare various sources of credit
55. Analyze the appropriate use of credit
56. Investigate credit ratings and describe their importance
57. Evaluate the true cost of credit for various purchases
The banking and finance course will offer insight into many tracks. Listed below are just a few career
tracks that will be researched.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES/STRATEGIES:
Lecture, speakers, group work, extensive internet research, vocabulary tests, class discussion, student
assistance, teacher supervision and guidance, mathematically challenges, computer-assisted instruction and
up-to-date word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
F – 0-69 If you are absent more than seven days and do not get waived by the hardship
committee or you do not complete the required work on time and in a
professionally accepted manner, you will not receive a passing grade for the
course.
Grades will be calculated as follows: Class work and Journal writing will count as 50%, Lesson test will
count as 20%, 9 weeks exam will count 20%, and Work Ethics will count 10%.