Business

9-12th grade      Prerequisite: None
.5 CTE Credit

Embark into the world of business and marketing with this introductory course. Explore different concepts by building your own company, mastering product design, learning about personal finance, and exploring marketing strategies. Engage in hands-on projects and applied learning such as a stock market simulation and digital marketing tools. This is your gateway to intermediate/advanced marketing courses including Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and eventually running a full in-class company in Business Economics. If you are interested in competing in DECA, a business and marketing club, consider this your launching pad for competition success.

9-12th grade     Prerequisite: Introduction to Business with a C or better
.5 CTE Credit      College credit available

Building on concepts from Intro to Business, this class empowers students with the knowledge and skills to develop innovative business ideas, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and navigate the fundamentals of starting and managing a successful venture. Through hands-on projects, guest speakers, and real-world case studies, students gain practical experience in business planning, market research, and effective communication, fostering their ability to identify opportunities and create impactful solutions. Students will work in competitive teams in class throughout the semester to complete weekly challenges related to entrepreneurial concepts. This is a great class for students who have an interest in running their own business and would like to enroll in Business Economics during their senior year.

9-12th grade      Prerequisite: Introduction to Business with a C or better
.5 CTE Credit      College credit available

Explore the dynamic intersection of sports, entertainment, and digital communication in this course, specifically tailored to immerse students in the realm of social media marketing. Students will learn about marketing concepts applied to the industry and have the chance to develop and implement sports promotions at PHS. This course builds on Intro to Business and takes student’s skills to the next level through group and individual projects.

9-12th grade      Prerequisite: Introduction to Business with a C or better
.5 CTE Credit

Mail? Who does that? TV commercials? Skip them, meet the DVR. Email? Old school. It's all about Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, QR codes, LinkedIn and apps. You may already use some or all of these tools in your personal life. Now is the time to learn how to use these new digital and social media tools in the world of marketing. This course will provide students with a foundation and skill set in the ever-changing world of social media tools and strategies.

11-12th grade      Prerequisite: Introduction to Business with a C or better or member of DECA team
.5 CTE Credit

This course covers marketing fundamentals, especially concepts relating to finance, marketing, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and management. This course integrates DECA instructional areas into classroom learning. Students must be an active member of Phoenix High School DECA to enroll in the course. This course may be repeated for credit.

12th grade     
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business with a C or better or instructor approval
.5 Economics Credit & .5 CTE Credit (replaces Economics)     
College credit available
NCAA approved course     
Course fee may apply

Designed as a capstone experience for seniors in business and marketing, students create a business concept as a group and go through an application process with simulated job interviews. Throughout the year, students build their business and complete their position's job requirements, including but not limited to Management (CEO, COO, CFO, etc.), Design, Human Resources, Marketing/Advertising, Social Media, and Sales. Economics topics will be covered throughout the year and applied to business scenarios.