- Lacy Bugielski, Department Chairperson MVHS
- John Hanson, Department Chairperson – NVHS
- Alison Heuer, Department Chairperson – WVHS
The Business Education program offers students the opportunity to explore and grow their interests and talents through a wide range of course offerings aligned to college and career pathways and the development of life skills. Courses aim to prepare students for life and career choices, opening doors and preparing them for further study and life-long learning in an increasingly diverse and dynamic world. The Business Education program includes courses aligned to careers in Accounting, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Marketing, Personal Finance, and STEM. A modest materials fee will be assessed in some courses requiring extensive usage of technology or project-based supplies.
Business Course Listings
Business Professional Courses
| Course# | Title | Level | recommended course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS1000 | Business Orientation | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS3000 | Advertising | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS3002 | Marketing | Yr. 10-12 | |
| BUS1002 | Management | Sem. 11-12 | |
| BUS3005 | Business Law | Sem. 11-12 | |
| BUS3007BL | Internship (Blended) | Yr. 11-12 | |
| BUS3020 | Virtual Enterprises International | Yr. 11-12 | PREREQUISITE:Two semesters of business courses from the professional, technology, or financial categories. |
Technology Courses
| COURSE# | TITLE | LEVEL | RECOMMENDED PRIOR COURSE WORK INCLUDES |
| BUS1033 | Visual Media | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS1034 | Emerging Technology | Sem. 9-12 | This course is similar to BUS1038C |
| BUS1036 | Web Design | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS1036C | Online Web Design | Sem 9-12 | |
| BUS1037 | Coding | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS1038C | Video Game Design (Online) | Sem. 9-12 | This course is similar to BUS1034 |
| BUS1039BL | Career Certifications (Blended) | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS1040BL | Cybersecurity (Blended) | Sem. 9-12 |
Financial Courses
| Course# | Title | Level | Recommended prior course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS2000 | Business Mathematics | Sem. 10-12 | Algebra 2 |
| BUS2001 | Accounting 1 | Yr. 10-12 | |
| BUS3016HBL | Honors Accounting 2 (Blended) | Yr. 11-12 | PREREQUISITE: Accounting 1 |
| BUS3017 | Finance | Sem. 11-12 |
College/Career Courses
| Course# | Title | Level | Recommended prior course work includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS1003 | Notetaking & Study Skills | Sem. 9-12 | |
| BUS1040DBL | Introduction to Education (Blended) | Sem. 11-12 | |
| BUS1041DBL | Education 2 (Blended) | Sem. 11-12 | PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Education |
| BUS3004 | College Test Prep | Sem. 11-12 | |
| BUS4001 | Consumer Economics | Sem. 12 | fulfills graduation requirement |
| BUS4001BL | Consumer Economics (Blended) | Sem. 12 | fulfills graduation requirement |
| BUS4001C | Consumer Economics (Online) | Sem. 12 | fulfills graduation requirement |
| BUS4003A | AP Macroeconomics | Sem. 12 | fulfills graduation requirement |
| BUS4002A | AP Microeconomics | Sem. 12 | PREREQUISITE: AP Macroeconomics |
Business Dual Credit With College of DuPage
Students enrolled in the following courses may apply to earn dual credit with COD. High School students who wish to take a course listed below for dual credit will receive college credit and a COD transcript regardless of whether or not they continue at College of DuPage. These credits may be transferable to other institutions. All dual credit opportunities are pending an agreement between IPSD and COD. To qualify for dual credit, students must complete appropriate applications and placement testing as required by COD.
| Course Completed at MVHS, NVHS, WVHS | Credit at COD |
|---|---|
| Blended Introduction to Education: BUS1040DBL | Introduction to Education 1100: (3 hrs. credit) |
| Blended Education 2: BUS1041DBL | School Procedures 1101: (3 hrs. credit) |