Programs of Study / Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with planning, launching,directing, and coordinating public or private sector ventures. This program of study includes formulating policies, launchingbusinesses or organizations, managing daily operations, analyzing management structures, and planning for the use of materials and human resources.

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Successful completion of the program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement.

Course Information

Courses below are not tied to grade levels. Not all courses have a required prerequisite.

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Level 1

Course: 35100Q SEMESTER
Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Credit: 1
Grade: 7 - 10

Course Key: 35100Q
SEMESTER
Course Name: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
Credit: 1
Grade: 7 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance will provide the opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills in economics and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students will analyze the sales process and financial management principles.

Course: 352001 FULL YEAR
Business Information Management I
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 10

Course Key: 352001
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Business Information Management I
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 10

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): N/A

Business Information Management (BIM) gives students a working knowledge of technology and prepares them to be proficient in business applications using Microsoft Office. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database skills. BIM provides students the skills to master the worldï¿½s most powerful business software.

Level 2

Course: 55500Q SEMESTER
Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Course Key: 55500Q
SEMESTER
Course Name: Entrepreneurship
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): None

Certification(s): Entrepreneurship and Small Business

This course provides an overview of the process involved in starting a business and explores the resources available to help business owners in their venture. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, determining feasibility of an idea using research, understanding financial reports, and developing a plan to organize and promote the business along with its products and services.

Level 3

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Level 4

Course: 553801 FULL YEAR
Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Course Key: 553801
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Career Preparation for Programs of Study
Credit: 3
Grade: 11 - 12

Required Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age

Certification(s): N/A

This course provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with paid business and industry employment experiences. Classroom experiences include: job acquisition, career progression, financial success, business/entrepreneurial applications, occupational safety and health, and relevant news topics. Professional portfolios will be created with material supporting an educational/career plan for the future.Students will earn 3.0 credits for successful completion of this course which includes one class period per school day on campus and two class periods per school day allocated for early release for off campus work experience.