Business

Designed for students who have career interests related to the business environment.

Accounting [MH05382] – Semester Daily

1 Credit.  This beginning business course addresses the financial characteristics of sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation businesses in establishing and maintaining financial records.  Students will become skilled at using the basic accounting equation, journalizing and posting transactions, preparing and interpreting an accounting worksheet.  The course focuses on events preceding the preparation of an income statement and balance sheet.  Automated computer exercise and business accounting simulations are included.  Students will be required to work in the school store lab after school.  May count towards Business endorsement requirement.  Prerequisite:  Junior or senior standing.

Business Law [MH03112] – Semester Daily

1 Credit.  An introductory legal course examining the sources of law, the structure of the U.S. legal system, criminal, civil and contract law.  In addition to basic legal principles, this course also includes a detailed analysis of the legal challenges facing Native Hawaiians.  Skills in persuasive writing and speaking will be developed through debates, mock trials and written case analyses.  May count towards Business endorsement requirement.  Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

Entrepreneurship – Ke Kū‘ono [MH09645] – Semester Daily

1 Credit.  This course emphasizes retail merchandising, promotion and display, accounting, inventory, human relationships and career planning.  Students are required to work in the school store lab after school to gain practical experience in retail and merchandising.  May count towards Business endorsement requirement.  Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; teacher recommendation and completion of at least one business academy course.

Global Studies [MH03160]  – Semester  Daily

1 Credit.  This course engages students in the study of social sciences (including history, economics, geography and political science) as applied to current world topics and events.  We will explore the impact of global issues on the individual with a particular emphasis on the issues of terrorism, the place of developing nations, globalization and international trade, comparative political systems, and power.  May count towards Business endorsement requirement.  Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.