In Business Economics, a project-based business course, students expand their understanding that businesses are influenced by external factors that are often beyond their control. Consumer spending, government policies, economic conditions, legal issues, and global competition are addressed through practical, current applications to everyday societal and business life. Decision matrices are introduced, and the importance and costs of quality are stressed. Students develop their knowledge and skills in such areas as economics, entrepreneurship, operations, and professional development. Throughout the course, students will be presented with current economic problems for which they are asked to determine solutions, often through the application of decision matrices.
Recommended: 10th grade
Credit: 5 (one semester)
Prerequisite: Principles of Business
This is the second of six High School of Business required classes for students at John F. Kennedy High School. This class is eligible for concurrent enrollment with Arapahoe Community College (ACC).
Students who register for concurrent enrollment will earn 3 credits in ECO 105 Introduction to Economics at ACC upon passing the class with a C or higher grade. Students completing all six required classes will receive a High School of Business completion certificate and can earn a total of 9 college credits from ACC.
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