Business Foundations gives students a big‑picture view of how the business world actually works and why it matters in their everyday lives. Students explore what business is, why businesses exist, and how companies create value for customers and society, from local businesses to global brands. Along the way, they are introduced to the major areas of business—entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and accounting, and management—and see how these functions connect in real case studies.

Students will also learn how markets operate, how different economic systems shape business decisions, and how various types of business ownership participate in both the local and global economy. Through hands-on activities and a project developing a business idea, they begin to connect personal finance decisions to business finance concepts like revenue, costs, and profit. Throughout the course, students build business literacy and practice essential skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and working with basic data. By the end of the year, they leave with a strong foundation for future business, marketing, accounting, and management education and a clearer sense of how to navigate and contribute to the marketplace as informed consumers, workers, and potential entrepreneurs.