Entrepreneurship Syllabus

Syllabus-Entrepreneur

                                                     Entrepreneurship Syllabus               Course Number: 540001CW  

2023-2024

Instructor:                   Mrs. Catherine M Brehmer

Email:                           cbrehmer@greenville.k12.sc.us         

Room:                        Business  Room 102

Planning Period:        4th Bloclk

Class Period:                         1. Planning 1. Inclusion   

                                                 2. Business Law 2.     Business Law

                                                 3. Business Law 3.     Planning

                                                 4. Planning     4.    Entrepreneurship

Phone:                          864-355-3459

 Dates are subject to change

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to the development of a business plan for small business

ownership. An important part of the course will be the incorporation of marketing, staffing, and financial considerations. 

 CREDIT: Students will receive one (1) unit for the successful completion of this course.

 PREREQUISITE:  Keyboarding

TEXTBOOKS

Entrepreneurship Ideas in Action: South-Western Cengage Learning   Cynthia L. Green 2008-2009 ISBN -13 978-0-538-44626-6

Students will create a Business Plan for a company that they choose, which includes logos, marketing, history etc.  

 TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE  Entrepreneurship Course # 5400

Weeks/Dates

Unit

Topic

Week 1

Safety, Student Organizations

Classroom Rules / Note Taking/study skills

Pre-test, Introduction to class (Rules, Procedures, Expectations, Seating, Etc. 

Career Exploration

Attitude on the job, office accidents, emergency plan, threat of computer virus ethical use of computer  

Computer Law

Brief mention of DECA and FBLA, Career Technology Programs,  

Should you become an Entrepreneur?

Chapter 1- Winning Edge, Planning a career.  

Our Legal System

Types of Laws

Ethics

Chapter 2 – Ethics and Our Law

What is Ethics?

Reasoning About Right and Wrong

Chapter 3 – Develop A  Business Plan   

Logos, Job Descriptions, Floor Plans, Product Descriptions, PAIR SHARE,    September 17-21

Presentations  

TEST Chapter 1 & 2

Chapter 4 – Identify and Meet a Market Need 

Market Your Business 

Know your competition         TEST 3 & 4

Chapter 5 –6   Distribution Promotion and Selling   

 How Do we Sell?  What do we Sell?   

 Can you learn to sell?    

Chapter 7 – Types of ownership

Thanksgiving  Break

Plan and track your Finances

Contract Law 

 – Legality of Contracts

Which Agreements Are Legal   

Enforce ability of Illegal Agreements

2nd Semester 2023

Chapter  8 Locate and set up your business                          

PAIR SHARE -  NEW PRODUCTS  WHAT IS THE RISK?

Exceptions to IDEAS and Productions

How Are we getting our name out there?

Radio Commercials Scripts written  

TV Commercials Scripts

Performance of Duties

Chapter 11 – How do we manage our People?   

What Benefits can we offer?

How do we staff our Business?  

Consumers

  – Consumer Protection

Federal Protection

State/Local Protection and Product Liability

Warranties   

Chapter  13

Management for the Future 

Ethical and Social Issues

Real and Personal Property

  – Property    

Employment Law

  – Employment Contracts

Creation of Employment Contracts    

Employer’s Basic Duties

Termination of Employment Contracts   

 – Employment Discrimination

Illegal Employment Discrimination  

Proving Illegal Discrimination

Specific Laws Making Unjustified Discrimination Illegal

Project/Review

Advertising Projects, Review, Post-Test, Final Exam

*Note:    Some chapters may be combined or even deleted as long as course standards are sufficiently covered. Some weeks may overlap due to assemblies, Spirit Week

  OBJECTIVE:

Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student will be able to successfully complete all of the core standards.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: 

 Lecture

 Handouts

 Hands on Activities

 Guest Speakers

 Projects - Business Plan

    Student classroom presentations, public speaking.

** VIDEOS, YOUTUBE and SECTIONS OF MOVIES

 ITEMS TO BRING TO CLASS DAILY

 Students are expected to come to class with a pen  

 Students will be required to keep notes on school supplied laptop

 Students will be required to bring textbook and workbook to class everyday

 All other materials will be provided.

 COURSE EVALUATION

This is a performance-based class; so all students will be expected to demonstrate the learning to receive credit for the class.

 Daily Grades -This will include assignments from the textbook, article assignments, and group assignments.

 Quizzes - Quizzes will be given throughout the semester

 Articles – Article reviews will be done every Friday.

  Tests - These will be problems covering the skills emphasized by each unit as well as short answer questions (fill in the blank, multiple choice, etc.)

Each grading period your grade will be based on the following:

60% - Projects, Tests - These will not always take the traditional form – they may include required presentations or writing assignments.

            40% - Daily work, short assignment, daily projects.

Assignments: 

 If assignments are turned in after class or later, they will consider late. 

 Late assignments will be graded, and then reduced 10 points per class they are late  (if paper is turned in AFTER the CLASS it is another day late!

 If you have questions on the assignment, please ask questions right away to prevent delays. 

Behavioral Expectations & Consequences

Please be aware that a student’s computer may be monitored at any time by the teacher or another GCSD employee without notice to the student.  A record of where the student has been on the computer or on the Internet may be given to the appropriate grade-level administrator if deemed necessary.  The student should not attempt to prevent the monitoring of his/her computer at any time.

Behavioral Expectations 

 Be ready to work as soon as you walk in the classroom.

 Be attentive at all times.

 Be on task throughout the class period.

 Be respectful of others and school property.

 Be POSITIVE and Be PATIENT throughout the learning process! 

 The above rules are in addition to the business lab rules and school rules as outlined in student handbooks.

Consequences: following protocol when dealing with classroom discipline concerns.  All steps should be followed prior to issuing a discipline referral.  (Exception of incidents regarding fighting, threats to others, drugs, alcohol, tobacco use, weapons, etc.)

       Verbal warning!   Next Confer with student &  Change seating assignment

·         Contact Parent (Email, Phone, or parent conference) (This may occur when seat is changed)
·    Office Referral   
Administration Detention

The severity of the student’s behavior and consideration of any prior consequences given to the student will determine the appropriate consequence to be given by the teacher.

Policies

Homework

 Generally, there is no homework in the course.  However, students will need to study for unit tests.   

Make-Up Work

 Students who miss class time or have difficulty keeping up with the pace of the class should attend scheduled make-up sessions.  Make-up sessions will be held on designated afternoon after school.  Students who miss class time are responsible for checking to see if they have any work that needs to be made up upon their return to class.  Students cannot make up work during class time without teacher consent.  Students have five days upon their return to class to make up work.

Attendance/Tardy

 Students are allowed five absences per semester-long course.  Students will be allowed 3 tardies during the semester, each one student must go to tardy station to receive a pass.  On the fourth, fifth, and sixth Tardy, students will be assigned Saturday detention for two hours.  Failure to show for or arriving late to Saturday detention will result in the student being suspended out of school.  A referral will be written on the seventh and each subsequent tardy.

Restroom/Water Passes

 Students should use the restroom and get water before coming into the classroom.  However, in case of emergencies, students may be allowed to leave the classroom to use the restroom or to get water.  You have five restroom passes 9 weeks. Any used after three, you will be assigned 10 minute after school detention and 5 minutes added each time. A medical note on file with the nurse is necessary to excuse a student from this policy.  WATER ONLY, FOOD OR DRINKS other than WATER ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM.

Communication with Parents

 Open House!   Please come with students  

 A daily grades are available to the resource teacher of a student with an IEP.  Progress reports are sent home at the midpoint of each nine weeks.  Report cards are sent home at the end of each nine weeks.

 Parents/Guardians are contacted on an as needed basis by phone or e-mail to discuss student behavior and/or student progress. 

 Parents/Guardians can contact the teacher at any time to discuss their child’s behavior and/or progress in the course.

    Parents/Guardians are invited to sign on/join the Parent Portal to all them access to their students grades on a minimum of a daily basis.

     PLEASE MAKE USE OF PARENT PORTAL 

             GRADING SCALE

             100  -  90  A

              89  -  80  B

              79 -  70   C

              69  - 60   D

        BELOW 60 is Failing

SC State Standards
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACTIVITY COURSE CODE: 5400 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop an effective business plan for small business ownership. An important part of the course will be the incorporation of economics, ethics, legal aspects, logistics, research, staffing, strategies for financing, and technology. OBJECTIVE: Given the necessary equipment, supplies, and facilities, the student will be able to successfully complete all of the following core standards for a course that grants one unit of credit. RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVELS: 10 - 12 COURSE CREDIT: 1 unit PREREQUISITE: None COMPUTER REQUIREMENT: 1 computing device per student RESOURCES: www.mysctextbooks.com A. SAFETY Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Review school safety policies and procedures. 2. Review classroom safety rules and procedures. 3. Review safety procedures for using equipment in the classroom. 4. Identify major causes of work-related accidents in office environments. 5. Demonstrate safety skills in an office/work environment. B. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development, required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO). 2. Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or 2 February, 2017 courses. 3. Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO. 4. List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities. 5. Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations. C. TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation. 2. Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes. 3. Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks. 4. Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment). 5. Discuss legal issues and the terms of use related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use. 6. Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information. 7. Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks. D. PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Demonstrate punctuality. 2. Demonstrate self-representation. 3. Demonstrate work ethic. 4. Demonstrate respect. 5. Demonstrate time management. 6. Demonstrate integrity. 7. Demonstrate leadership. 3 February, 2017 8. Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration. 9. Demonstrate conflict resolution. 10. Demonstrate perseverance. 11. Demonstrate commitment. 12. Demonstrate a healthy view of competition. 13. Demonstrate a global perspective. 14. Demonstrate health and fitness. 15. Demonstrate self-direction. 16. Demonstrate lifelong learning. E. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study. 1. Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills. 2. Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills. 3. Demonstrate mathematical reasoning. 4. Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills. 5. Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. 6. Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of business ethics. 8. Demonstrate confidentiality. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace structures, organizations, systems, and climates. 10. Demonstrate diversity awareness. 11. Demonstrate job acquisition and advancement skills. 12. Demonstrate task management skills. 13. Demonstrate customer-service skills. F. CHARACTERISTICS OF ENTREPRENEURS Effective business professionals demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Define entrepreneurship and identify characteristics of entrepreneurs. 2. Complete a self-analysis to identify potential entrepreneurial interests. 3. Examine the role of entrepreneurship in a career and college pathway. 4. Assess the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation on our local, state, national, and international communities and economies. 5. Compare and contrast the risks and benefits of choosing to become an entrepreneur, including ways to minimize or limit risks. 4 February, 2017 G. FORMS OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP Effective business professionals demonstrate knowledge of the different forms of business and use which is most suitable for success. They will use this knowledge as needed in their business. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Compare and contrast legal forms of business ownership (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, S-corporation, LLC). 2. Distinguish between four ways in which a business may be acquired and/or operated (purchase an existing business, enter the family business, purchase a franchise, or start a new business). 3. Identify trends of traditional and non-traditional business ventures for entrepreneurs (e.g., e-commerce, online auctions, bartering, social media, green entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and crowdsourcing). H. FINANCING A BUSINESS Effective business professionals understand the financial operations of their business. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Define seed money, profit, fixed assets, variable assets, short and long term assets, short and long term liabilities, depreciation, cost vs. revenue, and pro forma. 2. Describe the criteria that determine an entrepreneur’s credit worthiness and the impact this might have on obtaining a business loan. 3. List and describe common private sector sources of funding (e.g., angel investors, venture capitalists, banks and credit unions, short-term loans, grants, and bootstrapping.) 4. Compare the role of government assistance (public sector) in the growth and development of a small business (e.g., SBA loan guarantees, grants, city, and state incentives) to private sector funding sources. 5. Describe other sources that can provide debt capital (e.g., family, partnerships, venture capitalists, friends, crowdfunding, etc.). 6. Project the total cash needed to start a business (e.g., start-up costs, ongoing operational expenses, and cash reserves). 7. Contrast various strategies that entrepreneurs can use to exit a business (e.g. initial public offering (IPO), mergers, and acquisitions). 5 February, 2017 I. BUSINESS ECONOMICS Effective business professionals understand basic economic concepts. They will use this knowledge as needed in their business. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Define economic terms such as monopoly, scarcity, elastic good, inelastic good, public good, fixed cost, variable cost, opportunity cost, equilibrium, and break-even point. 2. Explain the types of economic systems (e.g., command market, mixed, socialist, etc.). 3. Explain the concepts of supply and demand. 4. Explain the concept of competition and private enterprise. 5. Research and analyze the impact of small businesses/entrepreneurship has on market economies - locally, regionally, and globally. J. RESEARCH AND ETHICS Effective business professionals demonstrate appropriate research methods and business ethics. They will use this knowledge as needed in their business. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Differentiate between primary (surveys, focus groups, interviews, etc.) and secondary data (census data, official government websites, etc.). 2. Explain how to use secondary and primary data for market research. 3. Demonstrate the use of valid and reliable research strategies. 4. Explain the difference between illegal and unethical behavior in business. 5. Research ethical problems typical for entrepreneurs such as conflicts of interests, bribery, and patent/copyright infringement. 6. Explain the importance of establishing a code of ethics for a business. 7. Explain social responsibility, business, and philanthropy. 8. Develop a written code of ethics. 9. Identify the role of business to promote goodwill (e.g., community service, social responsibility, environmental impact, etc.) and customer loyalty. 10. Identify domestic and international cultural differences that affect business. 11. Analyze the effect of cultural differences, export/import opportunities, and trends on an entrepreneurial venture in the global marketplace. 6 February, 2017 K. LEGAL REGULATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCES Effective business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of legal regulations and human resource processes. They will use this knowledge as needed in their business. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Explain federal, state, and local regulations that affect small business ownership, i.e. permissible zoning, copyright, intellectual property, licenses, patents, and trademarks. 2. Define employer/employee taxes requirements. 3. Define sales tax requirements. 4. Identify types of insurance for employees and businesses (e.g., medical, dental, life, property and casualty, workman’s compensation, etc.). 5. Identify domestic (intrastate and interstate) and global trade laws (tariffs, quotas, etc.) as they pertain to traditional and non-traditional business ventures. 6. Identify government sites useful to business. 7. Discuss various recruitment techniques. 8. Identify components of an employee policies and procedures manual (e.g., acceptable use policy, technology abuse, non-compete policy, grievance, compensation and benefits, training and retention, etc.). 9. Identify legal hiring practices and anti-discrimination laws. 10. Explain the potential advantages that could be offered to minority and women-owned businesses by state and federal government. 11. Create a hiring plan for accepting applications, interviewing, and hiring employees. L. LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Effective business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of businesses processes. They will use this knowledge as needed in their business. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Business program of study. 1. Discuss selling products and services through traditional and non-traditional systems (e.g., storefronts, Web sites, auctions, etc.). 2. Explain the kinds of ordering, payment, and delivery services required for traditional and non-traditional types of business purchases (e.g. PayPal, Square). 3. Describe tracking, confirmation, and delivery of products and services. 4. Define terms related to online business (e.g., HTTPS, SSL and data encryption, search engine ranking, site traffic, key words/meta tags, etc.).