Emphasizes solving practical problems in business, including percentages, payroll, simple and compound interest, annuities, discounts, and markups using a calculator.

Introduces the importance of developing a service-oriented organization whose practices foster customer retention and loyalty. Develops skills in problem-solving, communication in both oral and written form, critical thinking and decision-making in order to identify and respond to customer needs.

Introduces fundamental principles of marketing with an emphasis on application of the concepts.

Describes the steps in business planning through the development of a business plan.

Introduces basic finance theory and decision making. Covers financial statement analysis, review of basic economic concepts, evaluating risk and return, sources of internal and external funds, and the effect of debt.

Describes the functions of management with an emphasis on current management issues, including the impact of diversity in the workplace.

Integrates accounting, data analytics, and business concepts to create solutions to complex business problems.

Examines systematic approaches to managing all activities involved in moving materials, products, service, and information from point of origin to point of use.

Explores strategies to address opportunities and challenges faced by businesses when marketing new products and services.

Introduces current concepts and structures of American business. Covers the functions of business: forms of ownership, management, marketing, production, finance, and the economy.

Introduces the American legal system from the business perspective. Examines system structure, concepts, procedures, terminology, and ethics with an emphasis on principles and procedures applicable in the context of business.