Business

0.5 credit — Grades 10, 11, 12
1 period per day for 1 semester 
Prerequisites: None
Mode of Delivery: In Person


Learning about the law is important because all students eventually assume roles as citizens, workers, and consumers. In this course, students will learn about different aspects of the law, including laws that impact business, consumers, and employment. Students will also study the importance of ethical and socially responsible behavior. Additional units of study include the American legal system, contract law, sales law, property law, agency and employment law, tort law, legal forms of business organization, and cyber law. Meaningful connections to current issues will play a key role in class discussions and projects. Computer applications and simulations will enhance the course.

(1 period per day for 1 year) 
Fee: $60

INCubatoredu offers an authentic entrepreneurship experience as students build a business in this year-long course. Throughout the course, students ideate, develop, and iterate their product or service startup to gain investment funds in a final pitch event. Real entrepreneurs and business experts serve as volunteer coaches and mentors, guiding student teams through developing hypotheses about a business concept, testing those hypotheses, adapting, and continually learning and improving. This cycle of experimentation is combined with foundational business content such as marketing and finance. The businesses students build are real – they are not business cases or simulated experiences – students experience mistakes, take risks, and learn to pivot based on market needs. Students leave the course with a completed Business Model Canvas, competitive analysis, financial model, minimum viable product, pitch deck, future communications plan, and future funding plan. Students who complete the INCubatoredu course are eligible to compete in the National INCubatoredu Pitch Competition. There is no prerequisite required. This course also fulfills the Upper Arlington Capstone requirement.

If you are looking for an engaging class with authentic learning opportunities, this course is for you. This hands-on course is designed as an introduction to business. The purpose is to give students a broad overview of the different disciplines within business that will impact their personal and professional lives. Students will gain a better understanding of business, and its place in our social, economic, and global environment. 

In this course, the students will broaden their understanding of the global business environment. An integral part of the course will focus on the different functions within business, including Human Resource Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, and Operations Management. Meaningful connections to current issues will play a key role in class discussions and projects. Computer applications and simulations will enhance the course. 

If you are looking for a class that is self-paced, individual, and in a relaxed environment, this course is for you. Integrated Computer Applications is a hands-on technology course that is highly recommended for students who desire the ability to create personal, high school, and college assignments efficiently. First quarter content includes strengthening basic keyboarding techniques and increasing knowledge of formatting styles. Students will learn to touch type with speed and accuracy. Students will also learn to format reports, create professional documents, and improve presentation abilities.  Lastly, students will utilize the entire Microsoft Office suite and iMovie software to enhance their skills in each of the applications.  The skills learned in Integrated Computer Applications are transferable and can help across other education disciplines.

This course is a must for high school students looking to successfully manage their financial future. Students will discover new ways to maximize earnings potential, develop strategies for managing resources, explore skills for the acceptable use of credit, and gain insight into the different ways of investing money. Units of study include money management and budgeting, taxation, banking options,  investment options, stock market simulation, retirement, credit, risk management, and consumer protection. Computer applications and simulations are an integral part of this hands-on course.  This course fulfills the State of Ohio's Financial Literacy requirement.

The IB Business Management course is highly recommended for students interested in studying business in college. This course enables students to take an active role in their learning as they focus on an in-depth and holistic view of the different disciplines within business. Students will explore different business issues from a global perspective. Units of study include business organizations and the environment, marketing, human resource management, accounting, finance, and operations management.

Additional coursework includes an External Assessment, which is comprised of two written papers during a two-day, 3 hour sitting, and an Internal Assessment Research Project.  

To be awarded International Baccalaureate (IB) for this course, students must complete all Internal & External Assessments. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District.

The IB Business Management course is highly recommended for students interested in studying business in college.  This course enables students to take an active role in their learning as they focus on an in-depth and holistic view of the different disciplines within business. Students will explore different business issues from a global perspective. During the first year of the course, students will learn about business organizations and the environment, marketing, human resource management, accounting and finance, and operations management. Students will study the standard level and higher level core curriculum in year one. Year two builds upon the concepts learned in year one, and introduces higher level extension material.

Additional coursework includes an External Assessment, which consists of three written papers during a two-day, 4 1⁄2 hour sitting, and an Internal Assessment Research Project. The Internal Assessment Research Project will be started in year two of the course.

To be awarded International Baccalaureate (IB) for this course, students must complete all Internal & External Assessments. Please consider this requirement when making your selections for course registration. Exam fees are paid for by the Upper Arlington School District. This course also fulfills the Upper Arlington Capstone requirement.