This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to develop an effective business plan for small business ownership.
The course incorporates economics, ethics, legal aspects, business accounting, marketing, human resources, strategies for financing, and technology.
Prerequisite: none
Industry Credentials:
Precision Exams by YouScience ~ Entrepreneurship
EverFi ~ Financial Literacy
**Students enrolled in this course are required to join the SJH DECA Chapter as part of the course and will have access to extra resources as well as competitive events associated with the course material (there may be other related expenses for travel to compete in off-campus events).**
This course meets the .5 unit Personal Finance credit requirement for a South Carolina High School Diploma.
Design & Creativity
Please remember when submitting assignments for this course that you are expected to use design and creativity elements discussed throughout the course. These design elements should be relevant to the topic you are presenting or displaying.
Please note: You will lose points on assignments when no, minimal, or basic program templates are used!
First Day of Class!
Course Overview
Safety - Workplace, School, Computer
CTE Programs ~ CTSOs
Skill Building
Lesson 1 - What is Entrepreneurship
Lesson 2 - Entrepreneurship and the Economy
Lesson 3 - Managing Risk
1st Quarter of the Semester
As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to take the EverFi Financial Literacy for High School Certification.
EVERFI: Financial Literacy for High School is a digital financial education program that teaches students how to make informed financial decisions that promote financial well-being over their lifetime. These interactive digital lessons translate complex financial concepts in ways that help students develop actionable strategies for managing their finances.
Lesson 6 - Market Analysis
Lesson 7 - Competition and the Market
Lesson 8 - Your Marketing Mix
Lesson 9 - Managing Expenses
Lesson 10 - Financial Statements
Lesson 11 - Financing Your Business
Fall 2025 ~ December 16th
As part of this course, you will have the opportunity to take the YouScience Entrepreneurship Certification.
Employers prioritize skills and knowledge over education in many careers. But, students need proof of these skills and knowledge.
YouScience Industry Certifications offer students entry- to mid-level certifications that act as tangible proof of their skills and knowledge. Proof that helps them enter the workforce or skip entry-level college courses, gain preferred hiring status, or earn a wage increase.
YouScience Entrepreneurship Exam Information
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YouScience by Precision Exams
Use this link to register your account.
Lesson 12 - Staffing Your Business
Lesson 13 - Protecting Your Business
Business Plan Project Overview ~ Final Exam
Fall 2025
Food Truck Wars (Event Day)
Thursday, December 11th
Business Plan Website
Friday, January 9th
Seniors & Junior Marshals - TBA (Spring Only)