This course provides a foundational understanding of the role of business in a global society. Students will learn to analyze the functions of business, forms of business ownership, management concepts, marketing, production and distribution, and accounting and finance. Students will explore entrepreneurial concepts to generate business ideas as well as the ability to plan and manage projects in order to achieve objectives. This course includes development of communication skills necessary for success in the workplace and college.

Students are introduced to accounting through manual and computer processes in the basic accounting cycle, including accounting for payroll, merchandising, special procedures, and partnerships. Excel spreadsheets, internet connection activities, and/or accounting software are used to reinforce learned concepts.

Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business. Students will benefit from developing an appreciation for and understanding of entrepreneurship in our economy. The entrepreneurship course integrates the functional areas of business—accounting, finance, marketing, and management—and the legal and economic environments in which any new venture operates. Entrepreneurship begins with developing an appreciation for the “entrepreneurial mindset” and for the fundamentals of beginning a new business venture. 

This course includes a broad view of business objectives. It specifically emphasizes phases of organizing, financing, establishing, operating and managing a business. Management simulations and internet research activities are incorporated into this class.