Topics include human relations, decision making, communication techniques, business law concepts, and characteristics of the American enterprise system. Computerized management simulations and workshops conducted by business professionals provide relevant experiences. Cooperative learning emphasized. Component of the Academy of Entrepreneurship and Business Supervision Program. Business Ownership Offered 11, 12.
Students develop the fundamental knowledge necessary to start and operate a business.
Projects include presentations, organizing a Junior Achievement company, and development of a business plan. Component of the Academy of Entrepreneurship. The following courses are available to students enrolled in the Academy of Entrepreneurship who qualify and who wish to continue internships during the junior and senior school term. Satisfactory completion of the Principles of Entrepreneurship course, concurrent enrollment on the remaining Entrepreneurship course, and approval of Academy Internship coordinator. Students from any high school in Alachua County may enroll in the academy after proper application and approval.