BUSINESS ECONOMICS
SYLLABUS
Ms. G. Morrison, Instructor
(901) 416-4840
Course Description
Business economics provides a broad overview of the economics of organization and business
decision-making. The goal of this course is for you to develop the skills necessary to make the
best decisions given different situations, environments, and information.
Resources:
There is no required textbook for this course. Visit business economics websites, classroom
resources, visual aid, and www.msgmorrison2.weebly.com Notes will be given.
Teaching Strategies
Lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, guided practices, research, re-teaching, and meeting
special needs students need.
Course Success
All students are expected to follow all rules: Attendance, Code of Conduct, and Dress Codes.
Zero Tolerance Also, you must make a minimum grade average of 70%.
Course Grading Procedure:
 Class participation
 Homework-review today’s notes
 Assessments (Quizzes and Tests)
 Notebook Check
Expectation of me:
1. Come to class (see school Attendance Policy) with school supplies.
2. Make up quizzes and tests the next day after returning to class.
3. Get notes from another student if you miss class and/or visit my website.
4. Stay on top of assignments due dates and to do your best in class daily.
5. No late homework, bell work, or ticket-out-the-door assignments will be accepted.
Supply List:
 Folder with pockets and fasteners
 Notebook paper
 Pen and pencil
 Textbooks will be in the classroom for classroom use
Grading System:
A
93-100
B
85-92
C
75-84
D
70-74
F
Below 70
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Failure
I have read and understood all parts of this course syllabus.
Date: __________________
Student Signature: ________________________
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
SYLLABUS
Ms. G. Morrison, Instructor
(901) 416-4840
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
1st Week
Class rules, attendance, note taking + videos
2nd Week
 Chapter 1 “What is Economics” Voc. List –
need, want, goods, services, scarcity,
economics, shortage, entrepreneur, factors of
production, land, labor, capital, and human
capital + videos
 Complete Key terms and main ideas #3-6, p.
7
 Section 2, p. 8-12
 Complete Key Terms and Main Ideas #3-6, p.
12
3rd Week
Chapter 1 Continues
 Section 3, p. 13-18
 Complete Key Terms and Main Ideas # 3-6, p.
18
 Chapter 2 “Economic Systems”
 Define Key Terms: economic system, factor
payment, profit, safety net, standard of living,
innovation, and traditional economy