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. Students will learn how to construct a personal budget and set career goals. A detailed description of interest, credit, bank accounts, investment opportunities and the different forms of insurance will give the student a basic understanding of economic practices necessary for independence. This is a challenging course which leads students to a better understanding of basic economic concepts by examining historical and current examples of economic principles at work.