Explore realistic business principles by examining the business environment and primary business activities. Conceptualize ethics, customer relations, and human resource management through workplace scenarios. Investigate the usage of financial analysis, economics, information management, marketing, operations, and technology in the business world of the 21st century. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in multiple business pathways.

Proof of Learning: State Assessment (100 question final exam; score 70 or above to earn proficiency)

Syllabus

Conceptualize starting, opening, working for, and operating a small business. Explore feasibility, design thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and the Lean Canvas Business Model. Investigate channel management, pricing, product/service management, and promotion. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in entrepreneurship.

Proof of Learning: Performance-based measurement consisting of a Lean Canvas Business Model (document to represent their business idea) and persuasive pitch (present their business idea at the end of the course).

Syllabus

Community college credit available by successfully completing Entrepreneurship I. 

To be eligible student must earn the following: 

• Final grade: B or higher

• Proof of Learning: Met (70% or higher) 

To get community college articulated credit: 

• Student must be included in a selected program of study. 

• Student must enroll in a NC community college within two years of high school graduation.