Course Description

An overview of the world of business covering owning and operating a business, financial planning, marketing, and interviewing skills. This class utilizes project-based learning for concept knowledge. Students will participate in a Shark Tank, learning about franchises, and in-depth book discussions relevant to today’s business world. Class will also help students build relationship skills at home, school, work, and in the community.

To be successful in this class:

Students must be able to keep up with assigned reading material, and be able to discuss in class. Students should be able to establish relationships for required team work. Students should be self-motivated and have a desire to learn. Anticipate 1 hour of homework per week.

Grades: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Course Tuition and Enrollment Fees can be found HERE. If applicable, see below for additional course fees (supply, lab, textbook, etc.)

Prerequisites:

It is helpful if the student has a basic knowledge of a work environment.

Course Credit: 1 CP Elective Credit. Course can also be taken for honors credit. View Honors Introduction to Business Course Description for details on honors requirements.