This is a very practical handson course. Speed and accuracy are stressed as the student masters the keyboard. As well as, document formatting, language arts skills are continually reinforced. This course is designed to provide insight into the characteristics, organization, and operations of business. Introduction of contemporary issues as well as routine business factors, including the environment of business, business ownership, finance, production, marketing, governmental regulations, and taxation.
Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurship and management decision making.
May be taken for 3 college credits in junior or senior year under tech prep. This course includes the benefits and risks of business ownership. Students prepare a business plan for their own small business, choose an effective marketing mix, make informed business decisions, and assess the economic outcomes of business ownership. Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business. Grades 10-12 or permission of the department.