You learn spreadsheet and database software in this program. It can be helpful to learn this software before you begin the program.

Business courses often focus on cases drawn from real life. Students sharpen their analytical and problem-solving skills by examining situations that businesses have encountered. They evaluate the strategies that the businesses followed. This is especially the practice in MBA programs.

Some business courses in high school can be useful preparation for a career in purchasing and contracts management. However, you should take only a few, so that your high school transcript shows that you are preparing for a demanding college-level program.