business education
Melissa Cruz, Supervisor
201-785-2300 x 21569
mcruz@ramsey.k12.nj.us
Twitter: @RSDBusinessMath
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program Philosophy
The curriculum provides students with various aspects of business and offers a variety of courses designed to prepare students for the business world. The courses focus on necessary skills for the business environment and for success in college business programs. Students learn critical traits including higher order thinking, leadership, communicating effectively, and being a team player. The courses in the business department are also designed to help students make wise financial and business decisions in their personal life.
program Transfer Goals
Develop skills, understandings, and attitudes for productive participation in economic life.
Develop critical thinking enabling each student to become a successful consumer or producer
Provide the opportunity for the student to acquire the attitudes and work habits needed for success in employment such as leadership, effective communication, and teamwork
Develop technology skills to enhance their understanding of personal finance, marketing strategies, and the economy
Provide opportunities to explore various vocational areas
Overarching Enduring Understandings
Financial Literacy is critical in a global society
Financial decisions are based on personal goals
Companies use different promotional strategies to support their products
The functions of marketing are broad in range and important to business success
Careers in advertising are numerous and constantly evolving
The American economic system is an interdependent market economy influenced by many factors
There is an ethical and social responsibility of business conduct
Overarching Essential Questions
Why is marketing an important part of our culture and economic system?
What careers are available to you currently and how will they change by the time you graduate from college?
What businesses have caused financial destruction with their unethical acts?
How are prices of goods and services determined?
What is an informed consumer?
How does an effective manager employ the various combinations of functions, skills, and leadership styles of management?