Courses Offered

The Business Department at Whitinsville Christian School offers a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life beyond high school.

Most students begin their journey with Introduction to Business before exploring specialized courses that align with their interests and career aspirations. From marketing and entrepreneurship to finance and international business, our diverse course offerings empower students to develop real-world skills, explore career pathways, and discover their passions.

At WCS, we believe business education extends far beyond the textbook. Our innovative instructional approach integrates emerging technologies, authentic business experiences, industry speakers, simulations, and project-based learning. Through our unique five-spoke model, students engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, creativity, and ethical decision-making.

Students have the opportunity to apply their learning through our student-run enterprises, including the Cru Clubhouse school store and the DECA Diner. These authentic business experiences enable students to develop valuable skills in retail operations, marketing, customer service, merchandising, financial management, and entrepreneurship while making a meaningful impact on the school community.

Students can further enhance their business knowledge through our award-winning DECA program, where they compete in real-world business scenarios, develop professional and leadership skills, and connect with students and industry professionals from across the state and nation.

We invite you to explore our course offerings for the 2026–2027 school year and discover how the Whitinsville Christian School Business Department equips students to inspire, learn, and lead.

If you have questions about our courses, programs, or student enterprises, please contact us; we would be happy to help.

AP Business + Personal Finance

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Eliot Deters

Course Length: 2 Semesters, 1st Period

AP Business with Personal Finance is a college-level course that combines core business concepts with practical financial literacy skills. Students explore entrepreneurship, marketing, management, accounting, finance, and economics while developing essential skills in budgeting, banking, credit, investing, insurance, taxes, and financial planning. Through case studies, simulations, projects, and discussions, students analyze real-world business and financial scenarios while strengthening critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. This course prepares students for college-level business studies and equips them with lifelong financial decision-making skills.

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

DECA, officially the Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a club at WCS that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. It provides a platform for students to learn, compete, and develop leadership skills.

Features and Benefits:

Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship: DECA focuses on developing students' leadership skills and preparing them for careers in fields like marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

Competitive Events: DECA offers competitive events that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and creativity in various business-related scenarios.

Networking and Collaboration: DECA provides students with opportunities to network with peers, business professionals, and advisors, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.

Community Service and Ethical Leadership: DECA encourages students to participate in community service and develop their ethical leadership skills.

Entertainment, Sports & Fashion Marketing (ESF-Marketing)

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Eliot Deters

Course Length: 2 Semesters, 8th Period-A Rotation

Entertainment, Sports & Fashion Marketing is a project-based course that introduces students to marketing concepts within the dynamic sports, fashion, and entertainment industries. Students explore branding, consumer behavior, market research, digital and social media marketing, event promotion, sponsorships, endorsements, merchandising, and product placement. Through hands-on projects and real-world case studies, students learn how organizations build brand loyalty, engage audiences, and create effective marketing campaigns. The course emphasizes creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking while preparing students for future studies and careers in marketing, business, media, sports, and fashion industries.

Entrepreneurship

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Eliot Deters

Course Length: 1 Semester, Fall of 2026 during 7th Period & Spring of 2027 during 2nd Period

Entrepreneurship is a hands-on course that teaches students how to turn ideas into successful business ventures. Students will explore innovation, economic principles, market research, business planning, marketing, product development, and startup financing. Through real-world projects, technology-based activities, and business simulations, students will develop critical thinking, creativity, leadership, communication, and financial literacy skills. The course culminates with students creating and presenting their own business concept and pitch, preparing them for future careers in business, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Financial Markets

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Brady Bajema

Course Length: 1 semester, Fall of 2026 during 2nd Period & Spring of 2027 during 6th Period

Financial Markets is a course that will focus on the major markets in the financial world. There will be a heavy emphasis on studying the stock market, but we will also spend time examining other markets, such as the bond, currency, and housing markets. We will study how these markets work and the impact they have in the short term and long term. Students will gain real-world experience in these markets. God calls us to be good stewards of what has been given to us, and this course will help students as stewards of finances.

International Business

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Eliot Deters

Course Length: 2 Semesters, 8th Period-B Rotation

International Business introduces students to how companies operate in a global economy. Students explore how businesses buy, sell, and compete across national borders while examining the impact of culture, economics, technology, politics, and ethics on global trade. Through hands-on projects, case studies, simulations, and real-world examples, students investigate topics such as international communication, cultural differences, global marketing, trade and finance, currency exchange, imports and exports, and multinational corporations. Students develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills while gaining the global awareness needed for future studies and careers in business and related fields.

Introduction to Business

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Eliot Deters

Course Length: 1 Semester, Fall of 2026 during 6th Period & Spring of 2027 during 5th Period

Introduction to Business provides students with a broad overview of how businesses operate in today's global economy. Through real-world examples, case studies, simulations, and hands-on projects, students explore key topics including business principles, economics, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, finance, ethics, technology, and globalization. Students learn how businesses are organized, make decisions, respond to consumer needs, and adapt to changing markets. The course emphasizes essential workplace skills such as communication, collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, and critical thinking. A culminating business plan project allows students to apply their learning to a real-world business concept, preparing them for advanced business courses, college studies, and future careers.

Personal Finance

Next Offered: Fall of 2026

Instructor: Mr. Eliot Deters

Course Length: 1 Semester-Fall of 2026 during 4th Period & Spring of 2027 duing 6th Period

Personal Finance prepares students to make informed financial decisions through real-world simulations, hands-on activities, and project-based learning. Students develop essential financial literacy skills while exploring topics such as behavioral economics, banking, budgeting, investing, credit management, insurance, taxes, consumer protection, career planning, and paying for postsecondary education. By applying financial concepts to real-life situations, students gain practical experience managing money, evaluating financial choices, and building long-term financial security. The course equips students with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate financial responsibilities after graduation.

Mr. Brady Bajama

bbajama@WhitinsvilleChristian.org

Mr. Eliot Deters

edeters@WhitinsvilleChristian.org

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