DSST® Introduction to Business Prep — Pass the Exam and Earn 3 Transferable College Credits
DSST® Introduction
to Business
The whole business world in one exam — management, marketing, finance, accounting, operations, HR, and more. It is a survey, broad rather than deep, which makes it one of the most approachable DSSTs to study for. 100 questions in 2 hours. Earn 3 transferable credits for $119 total.
One Block Is 60% of the Exam.
Introduction to Business has three content areas, but one dwarfs the others. The Functions of Business — eight core disciplines — is 60% of every question. Master these eight and you've covered the majority of the test.
Functions of Business — the 8 disciplines
Foundations of Business
- Forms of business ownership
- Government and business
- Economics of business
Contemporary Issues
- Technology and e-commerce
- Business ethics and social responsibility
- Global business environment
Study strategy: spend most of your time across the eight functions, since they carry 60% of the exam. Then round out with the two 20% bookends — business ownership and economics on one side, ethics, e-commerce, and global business on the other.
60% + 20% + 20% = 100%What You'll Learn
All three DSST® Introduction to Business content areas in structured chapters — the eight business functions at the core, framed by foundations and contemporary issues.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain the core functions of a business — management, marketing, finance, accounting, production and operations, information systems, human resources, and entrepreneurship
- Compare the forms of business ownership, from sole proprietorships and partnerships to LLCs and corporations, and how government shapes business
- Apply basic economic concepts to business — supply and demand, inflation, interest rates, competition, and the conditions of capitalism
- Describe the marketing mix (the 4 Ps), core accounting terms, and how finance and operations keep a company running
- Discuss contemporary issues — technology and e-commerce, business ethics and social responsibility, and the global business environment
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How DSST® Credit Works
Three steps from enrollment to 3 transferable college credits — no campus, no 15-week semester.
Study with TransferCredit
Structured chapters across all three content areas, with the eight business functions at the core. Subchapter quizzes after every section and a readiness tracker tell you exactly when you're ready.
Take the DSST® Exam
Book at any Prometric or on-campus DSST® test center. 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, scored 200–500. Score 400+ to earn 3 college credits. Exam fee is $100 (free for eligible military via DANTES).
Transfer Your Credits
Send your DSST® score to your college and have 3 business credits applied to your degree. Introduction to Business is one of the most widely accepted DSST exams — recognized at 1,900+ colleges.
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Buy Introduction to Business alone for $19 lifetime access, get all DSST® subjects for $29/month, or unlock everything — CLEP® + DSST® — for life at $149.
- All 3 content areas & 8 functions covered
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Does My College Accept DSST® Introduction to Business?
DSST® exams are accepted at 1,900+ colleges and universities, and Introduction to Business is one of the most widely accepted of all. It typically satisfies a business core or general business requirement in business, management, and many other degree programs. Score 400+ (on the 200–500 scale) and most schools award 3 semester credit hours.
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Pass DSST® Introduction to Business and earn 3 credits for $119 total.
$19 prep + $100 exam. 3 college credits. A broad survey of the whole business world — eight functions at the core, framed by foundations and contemporary issues. One of the most approachable and widely accepted DSST exams.
🎯 Why It Matters
- Functions of Business is 60% of the exam — more than the other two areas combined
- It's a survey exam: broad familiarity beats deep specialization
- One of the most widely accepted DSST exams across degree programs
- A natural first credit in any business or management degree
👤 Who Takes This Exam
- Business and management students clearing a core requirement
- Anyone who has run or worked in a small business
- Adult learners returning to finish a degree
- Active-duty military (exam free via DANTES)
- Students who want an easy, high-acceptance first DSST
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- Didn't pass? Your subscription unlocks the ACE/NCCRS backup course
- Same subject — earn the credit through coursework, no exam
- Accepted at 2,100+ colleges on its own
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Common Questions Answered.
Where should I focus my study time?
The Functions of Business area is 60% of the exam, so it gets most of your attention. It spans eight disciplines — management, marketing, finance, accounting, production and operations, information systems, HR, and entrepreneurship. Get comfortable with the basics of each, then round out with the two 20% bookends: foundations (ownership, government, economics) and contemporary issues (e-commerce, ethics, global business).
Is this a good first DSST to take?
It's one of the best. Introduction to Business is a survey — broad rather than deep — so it tests general familiarity with business terms and concepts rather than expert-level detail in any one area. It's also among the most widely accepted DSST exams. That combination makes it a popular, low-stress first exam for people new to credit-by-exam.
Does real-world experience help?
Quite a bit. If you have run a small business, worked in a company, or even followed how businesses operate, a lot of this will already be familiar — marketing, management, hiring, basic finance. The prep gives that everyday knowledge formal vocabulary and fills the gaps in the areas you have not touched, like accounting basics or management information systems.
How much does this path save me?
The exam is $100. Our prep is $19. Total: $119. A traditional introduction to business course costs $300–$1,500+ per credit hour, or $900–$4,500 for 3 credits, and runs a full semester. The DSST® path clears the same business core requirement in 2–4 weeks, entirely online.
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The whole business world,
three credits.
$19 prep + $100 exam. 3 college credits. Eight business functions at the core, framed by foundations and contemporary issues. One of the most approachable DSST exams. Score 400+. Accepted at 1,900+ colleges.