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Come join us to learn about how business makes the world go 'round.
Come join us to learn about how business makes the world go 'round.
If you'd like to be an informed consumer, understand the world of work, explore activities & issues faced by businesses every day, read & understand the financial language of business, plan on majoring in business, want to own your own business, manage someone else's business, or just expand your horizons, then come check us out!
If you'd like to be an informed consumer, understand the world of work, explore activities & issues faced by businesses every day, read & understand the financial language of business, plan on majoring in business, want to own your own business, manage someone else's business, or just expand your horizons, then come check us out!
Foundations of Business Communication and Technology
Foundations of Business Communication and Technology
Level 1 - 9th-12th Grade
Level 1 - 9th-12th Grade
Course: 8610.R -FDM COM&TEC-Credit: 1.0
Master the tools that businesses use to be successful.
Build practical computer skills you can use in school, at work, and when running a business.
You will create documents, manage information, and share ideas clearly and professionally. Become more confident using technology to solve problems, complete tasks, and succeed in real-world work and business situations through the use of spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, and other digital tools.
Work smarter, not harder!
Prerequisites: None
Entrepreneurship I
Entrepreneurship I
Level 2 - 10th-12th Grade
Level 2 - 10th-12th Grade
Course: 8660.HT*- 8660.HA - Credit: 1.0-Honors Credit
Earn the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification
Have you ever thought about starting your own business or being your own boss? You’ll learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how small businesses really work.
Explore how to come up with business ideas, understand customers, manage money, market products, and make smart decisions. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you’ll build skills like creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership—skills that are useful in any career.
No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn!
Prerequisites: Recommended-Foundations of Business Communications and Technology
*Students (9th and 10th) can earn articulated credit at Austin Community College. This means 3 credits for the college course called Small Business Management
Entrepreneurship II
Entrepreneurship II
Level 3 - 11th-12th Grade
Level 3 - 11th-12th Grade
Course: 8662.HA00 - Credit: 1.0-Honors credit
Have you ever had an idea and thought, “This could be a real business”? Dive deeper into the world of entrepreneurship by learning from real business owners.
The most exciting part? You won’t just plan a business—you’ll run one, gaining hands-on experience.
Students who enjoy creativity, innovation, and working on real-world projects will gain practical skills you can use in future classes, jobs, or even your own business someday.
Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship I
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
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CTE-Project Based Capstone
CTE-Project Based Capstone
Level 4 - 11th-12th Grade
Level 4 - 11th-12th Grade
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Course: 8664.HA00 - Credit: 2.0-Honors Credit
Come apply what you learned in you high school courses to solve real-world business problems. You will experience what it’s like to run a business by acting as a real or simulated business owner. As you work, you’ll apply skills you’ve learned and develop new ones through hands-on experience. This class encourages creativity, independence, and problem-solving while letting you take ownership of your learning.
Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship II
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CTE-Project Based Capstone
Course: 8210.HA00-Credit: 1.0-Honors Credit
Design and work on projects that interest you. Choose what you create and make the key decisions along the way. As you work, you’ll apply skills you’ve learned and develop new ones through hands-on experience. This class encourages creativity, independence, and problem-solving while letting you take ownership of your learning.
Questions? Contact Dawn Serna in Room 104/ ph. 512-414-2532 Ext. 71973 / email: dawn.serna@austinisd.org
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