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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. Course Description. Introduction to Business is a course recommended for the student who wants to learn to maintain personal business affairs and to become a more competent consumer.

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INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

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  1. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

  2. Course Description • Introduction to Business is a course recommended for the student who wants to learn to maintain personal business affairs and to become a more competent consumer. • Areas of study included in the course are the economic systems, the organization and operation of a business, banking services, credit services, insurance protection, consumerism, money management, career planning, and the importance of computers.

  3. Grade Classification: 9, 10, 11, 12 • Credit: 1 unit • Duration: 2 semesters • Prerequisite: None

  4. Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will: • understand the main comparative characteristics of the free enterprise economic system and our changing economy. • gain information on the organization of business and its role in our economic system. • gain information on the need for well-trained workers and the necessity for considering careers in which each individual can best benefit in our society. • understand the importance of developing efficient consumer skills in obtaining and using goods and services. • obtain information and develop skills in using banking services. • obtain knowledge on the wise use and budgeting of money and the changing value of the dollar. • understand the functions and use of credit in business, personal, and family finances. • understand the different kinds of savings and investments. • understand the nature and causes of economic risks and insurance protection for the individual.

  5. Textbook • Introduction to Business: • Betty J. Brown, John E. Clow. Glencoe. 2006.

  6. Recommended Supplies Needed • You will need a pencil and/or pen. • Positive Attitude!!

  7. Grading Scale Exams 60% Daily Work 35% Bell Work 5%

  8. LETTER GRADE SCALE 96-100 A  95- 90 A- 86- 89 B+ 83- 85 B 80- 82 B- 76- 79 C+  73- 75 C 70- 72 C- 66- 69 D+  63- 65 D 60- 62 D- 0- 59 F

  9. QUESTION • IF YOU SHOULD HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT(S), YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH ME PRIOR TO THE NEXT CLASS.

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