Introduction to Business

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basic business concepts that will help them understand how a business survives in today’s economy and the role that consumers play in the same economy. Students will learn how to balance a checkbook, save for the future, and use credit wisely. Students will also learn how to create a resume and how to participate in a job interview.

Course Requirements

Grade Level

9-12

Materials

None

Duration

1 Semester

Credit Value

0.5

Prerequisites

None

Major Concepts

Module 1: Economic Concepts and Decision-Making
Module 2: Business Organizations and Marketing
Module 3: Career Planning
Module 4: Banking and Money Management
Course Challenge: Unemployment

Course Syllabus