Business Management II is a college preparatory course which will develop students’ technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheet construction, multimedia presentations, survey creation to gather and analyze data, and exposure to the Internet as a consumer and as a producer. Students will learn how to proofread and complete basic formatting and editing functions on the computer. Communication and critical thinking skills are reinforced through the use of software applications. Projects promoting teamwork and leadership skills offer further opportunities for application of knowledge and skills. The Google Suite will be used (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Sites, Google Forms, Gmail), and the class will be conducted through Google Classroom.
Students build their own business idea from the ground up. They begin by generating a viable idea and continue refining, testing, and scaling that idea using real-world business tools and strategies. Through hands-on activities, simulations, and guided projects, students step into the role of an entrepreneur—learning to build a brand, reach customers, build a sales funnel and customer lifecycle, track finances, pitch to investors, and grow a company. By the end of the course, each student will have created a real business plan, website, pitch deck, and go-to-market strategy—all centered around their own original business idea.
Prerequisite: Business Management II
Students operate and manage on-campus businesses, including the student store during lunch, poster and flyer printing, creating graphics and printing on the Direct to Garment machine, and creating buttons. Students gain hands-on experience in marketing, accounting, finance, and customer service. The course emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and professionalism while students plan, run, and evaluate real business operations. This capstone builds on prior business coursework to prepare students for careers and postsecondary success in business management.