The student should have some knowledge of basic grammar before enrolling in this course. The course emphasizes the common language skills necessary for good expression in business communications, such as letters. Coherent writing, unity of thought, sentence structure, and vocabulary building are stressed. Students are introduced to basic concepts of business law in the United States. They study contracts, civil law, criminal law, the court system, personal property and bailments, commercial paper, employment, credit agreements, and insurance.
Students gain an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in business dealings.
As students complete the projects in this course, they learn to apply the knowledge they have gained about the basic concepts of business law to practical situations. They use the resources of their own communities while analyzing the ways in which business dealings are conducted. Students receive a firm foundation in economic practice. This course is an introduction to the basic principles involved in financial planning and financial decision making. Emphasis is placed on enabling the student to determine financial priorities by examining personal values and establishing the difference between financial needs and wants.