This class is an introductory business course providing the framework for all future business courses by informing students about the world of business, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national, and global level. 

The course covers business management, entrepreneurship, marketing fundamentals, business ethics and law, and personal finance.  Semester one develops business terminology and provides an overview of business and the role that business plays in the economic, social, and political environments.  The importance and application of business etiquette and ethics will also be covered.

Students will learn from a consumer’s point of view, focusing on financial management, and creating great habits for saving, investing, and spending. Student opportunities will include simulations, projects, oral presentations, case studies, and cooperative learning.