Seminar: Timely Topics for
Today’s Business World
Mr. Bernstein
Class Outline
September 2015
Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s
Business World
Mr. Bernstein
Course Goals
Deepen students’ foundation of understanding in
areas which the business community values, but
often finds lacking, in their young employees.
Improve ability to speak and write in clear, direct and
business-like fashion.
Improve research and reporting capabilities valued in
business and college settings.
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Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s
Business World
Mr. Bernstein
• 1. Course Outline
– A. Unit 1: International Business
– B. Unit 2: Investments and Finance
– C. Second Semester Units, length TBD:
• Leadership
• Communications
• NonProfit Institutions
• 2. Textbooks will not be issued
– Readings will be assigned from many sources
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Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s
Business World
Mr. Bernstein
• 3. Classroom Routine
– A. Daily Structure
– B. Behavior
– C. Electronic Devices
• 4. Grading
– A. 50% Projects / 35% Homework / 15% Class Participation
– B. Quarterly Exams as per school policy
• 5. Makeup Policy
– A. Tests, Quizes, Oral and Written reports must be made
up following day
– B. Plan ahead
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Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s
Business World
Mr. Bernstein
• 6. EI (Extra Instruction)
– A. Before or After school – arrange with me
– B. Extra effort will be considered
• 7. Additional Opportunities
– A. FBLA
– B. Investment Club
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Seminar: Timely Topics for Today’s
Business World
Mr. Bernstein
• 8. Evacuation Procedure
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