MBA Style Business Class for Kids (9-12 year olds)
5 week course on the origins/purpose of business and an introduction to some basic business concepts. We teach the same way they do at Harvard Business School, using the case method; making it a dynamic, engaging, and fun experience.
Terry McMullen
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(7)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Minimal homework will be assigned. At the end of each case class we will discuss an "Application Activity" that students can do after class to apply what they learned. These are meant to be exciting and inspiring activities, not something that will be formally graded.Assessment
At the end of the course each learner will receive a short written assessment of their performance in class, as well as their strengths and areas of development.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
The class will be five weeks long, following the course schedule below. Each class is 1 hour long and requires no prep beforehand. The students only need to bring themselves, a desire to learn about the business world, and a mindset that is ready to discuss, explore, and debate. We use the case method approach, meaning that each week students will receive a 1 page case write up of a business scenario and we will discuss and work through it live in class. This is not a lecture format. Students will be asked to participate, think on the fly, and communicate their view points. We strive to make these classes as engaging as they are educational, so we incorporate activities, games, and role playing. Students do NOT require any prior knowledge or experience of business. This course will teach them the introduction, while also teaching them to think like a CEO. All course material will be provided, so nothing additional is required from you. Week 1- Introduction to Business and Markets: The Obsidian Trade: Unearthing the Ancient Business in New Guinea Week 2- Markets: Physical vs Online: The Jewelry Shop Expansion Dilemma Week 3- Purpose of Business: The Inquisitive Daughter and the CEO Week 4- What are Business Stakeholders?: The Green Bean Café's Stakeholder Situation Week 5- Products vs. Services: The Lego Enthusiast's Quest for the Perfect Business
Learning Goals
Students will receive an age appropriate introduction to business, become comfortable with basic business concepts, gain perspective on how businesses function, AND learn how to think critically, analyze problems, and communicate their viewpoints.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All material is provided digitally to the students. It is sourced from our proprietary curriculum, which has been taught to students and at schools across the US.
Joined September, 2023
5.0
7reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I received my MBA from Harvard Business School and studied the case method approach extensively, including teaching and writing cases. In addition I have worked in the business world for over 20 years in various roles including as a corporate strategist, entrepreneur, and CEO. I've worked at start-ups as well as companies as big as IBM. In addition I've taught at Kaplan Test prep and tutored elementary through high school for over 15 years.
My current role is Founder and Lead Teacher at Streetwise Lab, a company that teaches MBA style business curriculum to middle school students across the US. Reviews
Live Group Class
$200
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
5-10 learners per class
