Management and Entrepreneurship I introduces students to the essential skills and concepts needed to understand and manage a small business. Students explore foundational topics such as the entrepreneurial mindset, business ownership and structure, marketing strategies, and basic financial literacy. Students learn to organize, analyze, and present business data, supporting their preparation aligned industry certification(s). The course also emphasizes employability skills - including communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making - while providing opportunities for real-world application through project-based learning and simulated business experience.

Prerequisite: None

Management and Entrepreneurship II builds on foundational knowledge by engaging students in advanced business and organizational management skills. Students compare models of business ownership, evaluate legal and ethical responsibilities, and develop practical strategies for business growth and management. The course emphasizes project management principles, business process improvement (including Six Sigma White Belt concepts), and professional project planning tools. Students sharpen their leadership and employability through team-based projects, simulated business CTE Career Institutes Management & Entrepreneurship problem-solving, and preparation for industry-recognized certifications related to project management and process improvement.

Prerequisite: Q01 Principles of Accounting and Finance or Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship 

AP Business with Personal Finance is a rigorous, college-level course that introduces students to core principles of business management, entrepreneurship, and financial decision-making. Students explore topics such as economic systems, business operations, marketing, leadership, f inancial planning, credit, banking, investing, and consumer decision-making. Through real-world applications, case studies, and projects, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage personal f inances responsibly and understand how businesses operate in today’s global economy. This course prepares students for further study in business, finance, and economics and helps them build practical skills for life beyond high school.

Prerequisite: Q01 Principles of Accounting and Finance or Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Third year CTE Capstone project course. Students in Tech Ed, Business, FACS,  or Computer Science completers will learn and earn a certification in project management and complete a capstone project in their area of study.
Prerequisite: Q01 | Principles of Accounting and Finance AND Q20 | Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship

This course introduces students to core marketing concepts—audience, branding, and the content lifecycle— and develops hands-on skills in content creation and brand design. Students plan simple content calendars; create and adapt assets with Adobe Express; and produce brand-consistent graphics with Adobe Photoshop.

To be offered in 2027-28 School Year.

AP Business with Personal Finance is a rigorous, college-level course that introduces students to core principles of business management, entrepreneurship, and financial decision-making. Students explore topics such as economic systems, business operations, marketing, leadership, f inancial planning, credit, banking, investing, and consumer decision-making. Through real-world applications, case studies, and projects, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage personal f inances responsibly and understand how businesses operate in today’s global economy. This course prepares students for further study in business, finance, and economics and helps them build practical skills for life beyond high school.

Prerequisite: Q01 Principles of Accounting and Finance or Q20 Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Third year CTE Capstone project course. Students in Tech Ed, Business, FACS,  or Computer Science completers will learn and earn a certification in project management and complete a capstone project in their area of study.
Prerequisite: Q01 | Principles of Accounting and Finance AND Q20 | Principles of Business Management and Entrepreneurship