Course Description
Introduction to Business introduces students to the world of business and prepares them for the economic roles of consumer, worker, business owner, and citizen. This course will serve as a background for other, more detailed business courses, such as Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management, as well as preparation for future employment, financial literacy, and consumer decision making.

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INTRO TO BUSINESS: ONLINE

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Course Outline & Links
Unit 1:  The Economy and You

• Ch 1 Economic Concepts

Vocabulary 1.1
Graphic Organizer (Needs vs Wants)
Self-checks 1.1
Vocabulary 1.2
Graphic Organizer (Business Resources)
Self-checks 1.2

• Ch 2 Economic Resources & Systems

Vocabulary 2.1
Graphic Organizer (Resources & Production)
Self-checks 2.1
Vocabulary 2.2
Graphic Organizer (Supply & Demand)
Self-checks 2.2

BUDGET CHALLENGE:
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• QUICK TIPS FOR STUDENTS
• Budget Cash Flow Chart 
• Ch 28 Personal Financial Planning

Vocabulary 28.1
Graphic Organizer
Self-checks 28.1
Vocabulary 28.2
Graphic Organizer
Self-checks 28.2

• Ch 3 Economic Activity in a Changing World
• Ch 4 Business Ethics & Social Responsibilities

Unit 2:  Owning & Operating a Business

• Ch 5 Entrepreneurship & Small Business
• Ch 6 Business Ownership & Operations
• Ch 7 Business Management
• Ch 8 Leadership in Management
• Ch 9 Technology & Business

Unit 3:  Influences on Business

• Ch 10 Global Economy
• Ch 11 Government Role
• Ch 12 Money & Financial Institutions “Banking”

Unit 4:  Marketing

• Ch 13 Marketing in Today’s World
• Ch 14 Advertising

Unit 5:  Human Resources

• Ch 15 HR Mgt.
• Ch 16 Culture & Diversity in Business

Unit 6:  Financial & Technological Resources

• Ch 17 Managing Business Finances
• Ch 18 Technology in the Workplace
• Ch 19 Computer Basics

Unit 7:  Career Planning in a Global Economy

• Ch 20 Career Plannning
• Ch 21 Getting a Job

Unit 8:  Buying Goods & Services

• Ch 22 Making Consumer Decisions
• Ch 23 Consumer Rights & Responsibilities
• Ch 24 Protecting Consumers

Unit 9:  Credit

• Ch 25 Basics
• Ch 26 How to Establish & Maintain Good Credit
• Ch 27 Your Credit & the Law

Unit 10:  Money Management

• Ch 28 Managing Personal Finances
• Ch 29 Checking Accts.
• Ch 30 Savings Accts.
• Ch 31 Investing
• Ch 32 Real Estate & Other Investment Options

Unit 11:  Risk Management

• Ch 33 The Basics
• Ch 34 Vehicle & Property Ins.
• Ch 35 Life & Health Ins.

Software/Simulations:

Budget Challenge (sponsored by H&R Block)
NJ Stock Market Game

Grading
Classwork/Homework... 30%
Tests....................... 20%
Projects................... 50%