Rich Township High School District 227

The philosophy of the Business Education department is that students will apply real-life applications in learning. They will develop skills that they can use in college and in their careers. These skills are technology-based and rooted in the Common Core Mathematics standards.

In classrooms nationwide, business education plays a prominent role in preparing students to become responsible citizens, capable of making astute economic decisions that will benefit their personal and professional lives. Using the professional concepts and skills standards, students are introduced to the basics of personal finance, the decision-making techniques needed to be wise consumers, the economic principles of an increasingly international marketplace, and the processes by which businesses operate. Some business courses also provide opportunities for students to obtain dual credit and industry certifications in MOS, ESB, QuickBooks, and MTA. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, business, and financial occupations are projected to grow five percent faster than the average for all occupations.