Entrepreneurship, Ownerships, Management, Leadership, Government, Risk Management

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Course Title: Instructor: Contact Info: Business Core Potterton, Lisa Phone #: 808-305-0500 Email: [email protected]

Course Description: This course is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in business and/or related occupations. Students will learn essential business concepts that will provide a solid foundation for further study in preparation for careers in business. Problem-based and real-world applications of business concepts will be emphasized. Students will utilize technology for a variety of business applications and business communication; demonstrate effective customer service and use accounting concepts to formulate, analyze and evaluate financial decisions in business. This course is a recommended prerequisite for students pursuing a business pathway programs of study.

Course Goals Students should be able to understand the following concepts:  Economics  Starting a Business o Entrepreneurship, ownerships, management, leadership, government, risk management  Social and Cultural Responsibility o Ethics  Career Planning o Marketing, advertising, human resources, finances, getting a job  Personal Financial Planning o Financial institutions, credit, checking and savings, investing, real estate, insurance  Consumer Knowledge  Technology

Student Expectations Students will:  be prepared and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.  respect their classmates, teacher, and school property.  use appropriate language in the classroom.  keep food and drinks outside of the classroom.  turn off and store away unnecessary electronic gear before entering the classroom.  obey all school and classroom policies.

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Major Course Big Ideas, Assessments and Units Activities, projects, & units on this list are subject to change at any time during the semester/year

Units (including Essential Question(s) Assessment of integrated projects) and Big Ideas Benchmarks (formative and summative)

Economics  Basic Economic Exams, quizzes, class Concepts participation, class-work,  Economic Resources homework, projects, and Systems rubrics, etc.  Economic Activity in a Changing World

Starting a Business  Entrepreneurship  Business Ownership and Operations  Business Management  Leadership in Management  The Role Government in our Economy  The Basics of Risk Management

Social & Cultural  Culture and Diversity Responsibility in Business  Business Ethics and Social Responsibility  Business in a Global Economy

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Career Planning  Marketing in Today’s World  Advertising  Human Resources Management  Managing Business Finances  Career Planning  Getting a Job

Personal Financial  Money and Financial Planning Institutions  The Basics of Credit  How to Get and Keep Credit  Credit and the Law  Managing Personal Finances  Checking Accounts  Savings Accounts  Investing  Real Estate and Other Investments Options  Vehicle and Property Insurance  Life and Health Insurance

Consumer Knowledge  Making Consumer Decisions  Consumer Rights and Responsibilities  Protecting Consumers

Technology  Technology and Business

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 Technology in the Workplace  Computer Basics

Grading Policy:  Traditional grade scale.  Grades will be updated on edline according to the grade-check schedule.  Late work will be penalized and will not be accepted past set dates.  YOU are responsible for your make-up work due to EXCUSED absences.  You are required to complete your OWN work. If you cheat or plagiarize on an assignment or assessment; you will be given an automatic “F” and your parent/guardian will be notified.

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