Educere Course Overview and Description

MS Business Foundations
Course Id: 2708

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Course Overview
Institution	zzzThe VHS Collaborative (SB)
Subject	Business
Education Level	Middle School
Institution Website	click here

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PLC Toll-Free Number	866.4EDUCERE (866.433.8237)

* Prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athletes should visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and seek the NCAA's acceptance of a particular Education Provider's virtual course prior to registration.

Course Description
We hear about stock market gains and losses in the news each day â€“ but what does it all really mean? In this course, you will learn about the fundamentals of investing, and even have the chance to invest your money and compare your results with the rest of the class!

We will learn how to create a budget, learn about banks and checking accounts, and discover how quickly money can grow. What do you know about credit and credit cards? In this course you will have the opportunity to look at credit card offers and learn about the ways credit card companies get new customers.

Have you ever thought of starting a part-time business? In this class you will have the opportunity to decide what type of business you would like to own, create your own advertisements, and learn about business competition.

Finallyâ€¦accounting, what is it? This course will help you understand the importance of accounting concepts and how all businesses, including yours, need them! If you are interested in business and like using math in real world situations, join us as we discover MS Business Foundations!

Delivery Method

Internet

Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access

Prerequisites
Ability to manipulate numbers and use simple pre-algebra formulas. It is suggested that students have headphones for this class, but it is not required. Students will be using a voice board during this class and will need to listen to and record messages. If your school does not have the necessary equipment for this tool, students can still participate by typing their messages into the voice board.

Course Materials
Virtual High School will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. While there is no additional cost for course materials, there is an additional charge for shipping. Students are required to return such course materials to course instructor upon completion of the course.

Courses and course detail are subject to change without notice.