This class teaches students about business, entrepreneurship, finance, economics and technology through a task-based curriculum and hands on activities. Guided by a teacher/facilitator and business mentors, students create and manage a virtual company, conducting business with other virtual firms nationally and internationally. This class can be used as a culminating capstone class to utilize business concepts learned in prior business classes such as Accounting and Marketing. The class includes both academic and applied learning. VE has also developed a curriculum that aligns economics concepts to the day-to-day activities of the ‘firm’. Economics for the Virtual Enterprise is based on the New York State Education Department’s core curriculum mandate of the Board of Regents that requires all students to complete a half-unit study in economics. The cost for this course is approximately $150.00 for 3 credits, to be paid by the student directly to SUNY Farmingdale.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.

Take control of your future! This course will help students acquire knowledge of careers and basic financial management concepts. Students will explore careers available to them and will understand the education, training and other requirements necessary for these careers. Students will be introduced to basic financial management concepts that will enable them to make wise financial choices. Real world money management topics will include income, credit, spending, saving and investing. Students will learn how to set financial goals, create budgets, maintain checking and savings accounts, choose investment options, and will investigate buying a house and different options available. This course is offered through the LIU School Scholars Program at C.W. Post. The cost for this course is approximately $290 for 3 credits.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.

Principles of Marketing and Consumer Behavior 1 Credit Marketing is an introductory course exploring all aspects of marketing and related career opportunities. Students will discuss various topics as if they are members of a marketing firm. Topics include marketing research, survey writing, market segmentation, channels of distribution, personnel management, service businesses, product life cycle, sports management and advertising, innovations and consumer needs and online marketing. Students will develop marketing strategies and present market plans. Guest speakers will address current marketing trends. This course is offered for 6 college credits (2 semester classes) through the LIU High School Scholars Program at C.W. Post. The cost for this course is approximately $290.00 for 3 credits, to be paid by the student directly to C.W. Post. LIU requires a student average of 80% or above for enrollment in this course for college credit.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.

This is a 3-credit, college-level course affiliated with C.W. Post College through the LIU High School Scholars Program. This is an accelerated accounting course particularly of value for students who plan to study business administration or related fields while in college. It includes analysis, interpretation, and preparation of financial statements for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students will learn the basic structure of the accounting cycle and will become familiar with accounting transactions typically seen in the business world. Accounting software such as QuickBooks and Peachtree will be utilized. LIU requires student average of 80% or above for enrollment in this course for college credit. The cost of this course is approximately $290.00.

Social Studies Department

Standardized Grading policy

The Social Studies Department has adopted a department wide grading policy which is broken down into two categories. The two categories are Major assignments and Minor assignments.

Major assignments will count as 60% of the average.

Minor Assignments will count as 40% of the average.