Oxford High School

Courses in Economics and Business

# Introduction to Business (9-12)         One Semester         .5 Credit

This course is designed as a survey course that provides a basic understanding of the role of business within our social and economic system.  This course is designed to acquaint students with basic economic functions, small business operation and entrepreneurship; the functions of management; production operations; personnel, marketing, and accounting overviews; finance and investments; and international business.  Students will be aware of the importance of business in our economy, the value and qualities of well-trained management, and be better prepared to be successful participants in the business world.

1. Enduring Understandings (broad ideas, usually grounded in the discipline):

• Understand and apply technology in the workplace.
• Develop an appreciation for the role of business in a global society.
• Understand the legal and ethical aspects of business.
• Understand the responsibility of each worker in the business and finance enterprise.
• Utilize traits associated with a positive work ethic.
• Work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Explore career opportunities.
• Develop an appreciation for lifelong learning and further education.
• Understand and apply economic and personal finance concepts.
• Demonstrate a mastery of basic skills in communication, computation, critical thinking and decision-making.
• Transfer and adapt skills learning to different work and life situations.

2. Course Specific Goals (aligned with Content Standards):

• Develop an understanding of major business concepts to include: our economic system; the global market; various business functions, styles and managements; financial institutions; and decision making strategies.

• Express thoughts and ideas through formal writing.

• Utilize research tools and techniques to assess, evaluate and synthesize information in order to answer questions, solve problems, and/or defend positions.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze problems and support conclusions using appropriate methods and technology.

• Utilize technology to research and communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to express themselves creatively.

• Respond critically to a variety of written sources.

• Demonstrate the ability to broaden their own intellectual interests.

• Effectively communicate their opinions orally and in writing.

• Demonstrate knowledge of other cultures.
   

3. Expected Performances (aligned with state Expected Performances)

• Identify the basic features of an economic system.

• Identify the role of government in business.

• Describe the importance of small business in our economy.

• Describe the importance of business ethics.

• Describe the importance of global economic competition.
   

Introduction to Business Scope and Sequence Calendar