Business is integral to the functioning of the national economy, politics, education and everyday living. It is without question that business education is a vital part of the high school experience, and should be seen as required courses rather than electives. Preparing high school students for real life beyond high school happens in the business classroom, whether face-to-face or online. Online business courses prepare students for the real world. In this article, the author outlines what constitutes a quality online business course, how to teach it, and the role that new technologies like social media can play in developing and teaching business online.