Business
Basic Personal Finance: Preparing Early for LIFE’s Monetary Twists & Turns (YTHPR 5086)
Entering Grades 8 to 12
Schedule # 322551,
Fee $245
Monday-Thursday, June 29 - July 2 (4 days only), 9am to 4pm, Registration Closed
Do you want to be a millionaire? Think you're too young to begin saving and learning about what makes the world go round? This program may be just what you need to set you on your way towards financial success! This program will prepare today's teenager for the financial twists & turns of growing up in the 21st century. Students will be introduced to career planning, personal budgeting, basic banking functions, how credit works, school loans, auto payments & auto insurance, repayment calculators, and basic investments for today's teen, all while utilizing Microsoft Excel. Students will play simulation games based on real life financial situations and explore various on-line tools and websites to assist with their financial planning.
NEW - Media Frenzy!! - An Interactive Exploration of the Sports and Entertainment Marketing World (YTHPR 5147)
Entering Grades 8 to 12
Schedule # 324315,
Fee $305
Monday-Friday, July 27-31, 9am to 4pm, Registration Closed
Listen to the paparazzi flashbulbs! How did that star athlete or musician score so much money for that commercial deal? How did they earn such an extravagant guaranteed contract? This course is designed to apply marketing principles and processes to the sports and entertainment industry. The sports segment will include collegiate, professional and amateur sports. The entertainment segment will include movies, theater, music, and a concentrated focus on breaking down TV commercials.
