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This new career course teaches business management and personal financial literacy through entrepreneurial projects and simulated work-based experiences.

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What Is AP Business with Personal Finance?

AP Business with Personal Finance introduces students to the knowledge and skills they’ll need to grow their careers, manage money, and get a head start toward the most popular college major in the U.S. Developed in partnership with college faculty and industry leaders, the yearlong course offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential. Watch our on-demand webinar to learn more about the course.

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Launching in the 2026-27 school year, AP Business with Personal Finance will teach workforce-ready skills that prepare students for careers in a range of businesses–from startups and large corporations to regional and local organizations. Through projects and case studies, students will learn business fundamentals, decision-making skills, and personal finance standards. Plus, the course can be easily tailored to fit into existing career and technical education (CTE) programs of study.

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AP Business with Personal Finance

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“The AP Business with Personal Finance course is designed to help students become more creative, entrepreneurial, and equipped to build their own businesses and careers. The course introduces an innovative approach by encouraging students to apply integrative thinking and pattern recognition to their academic and professional paths.”

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AP Business with Personal Finance Course and Exam Description

This is the core document for this course. Unit guides clearly lay out the course content and skills and recommend sequencing and pacing for them throughout the year.

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Webinar: Introducing AP Business with Personal Finance

Register to watch this free, on-demand webinar to learn how the course engages students with real-world learning, adds CTE to the curriculum, and expands access to AP.

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Webinar: Uniting AP and CTE

Register to watch this free, on-demand webinar to learn how AP Career Kickstart™ courses build connections for students between college and career interests.

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Flyer: Introducing AP Business with Personal Finance

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