This handbook covers the field of business education in Missouri, outlining the program, rationale, components, principles, and resources. Specifically, the 13 sections cover the following: (1) the mission of business education; (2) the secondary program; (3) the postsecondary program; (4) adult education; (5) student organizations; (6) articulation; (7) professional development; (8) the advisory committee; (9) special populations; (10) guidance and placement; (11) promoting business education; (12) inventory; and (13) business education resources. References are included in each section. Five appendixes include: guidelines for submitting applications for expanding and new regular vocational programs; applications for purchases; reimbursement forms; application for vocational and/or counselor's certification; and an evaluative questionnaire for business education. (KC)