The Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship
Management/Entrepreneurship Career Pathway

Bulldogs Business
Humanities or STEM
Course Code: 610
Credits: 0.5
Grade: All
Weight: General
Schools: C
This introductory course surveys an array of topics and concepts related to the field of business. These courses introduce business concepts such as finance, consumerism, credit, investment, marketing and management. A brief overview of the U.S. economic system, small businesses, and corporate organizations will be included. Introductory Business courses may also expose students to the varied opportunities in administration, accounting, management, and related fields.

Eagles Business
Humanities or STEM
Course Code: 609
Credits: 0.5
Grade: All
Weight: General
Schools: K
This introductory course surveys an array of topics and concepts related to the field of business. These courses introduce business concepts such as finance, consumerism, credit, investment, marketing and management. A brief overview of the U.S. economic system, small businesses, and corporate organizations will be included. Introductory Business courses may also expose students to the varied opportunities in administration, accounting, management, and related fields.

Wildcats Business
Humanities or STEM
Course Code: 612
Credits: 0.5
Grade: All
Weight: General
Schools: W
This introductory course surveys an array of topics and concepts related to the field of business. These courses introduce business concepts such as finance, consumerism, credit, investment, marketing and management. A brief overview of the U.S. economic system, small businesses, and corporate organizations will be included. Introductory Business courses may also expose students to the varied opportunities in administration, accounting, management, and related fields.

Business Management 1 - Entrepreneurship
Humanities or STEM
Course Code: 604
Credits: 0.5
Grade: All
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
Prerequisite: Course 609/610/612
Business Management 1 engages students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to own and operate their businesses. The course content covers topics from several fields: entrepreneurship, economics, marketing principles, human relations and psychology, business and labor law, legal rights and responsibilities of ownership, business and financial planning, finance and accounting, communication, information management, risk management, and strategic management. 

Business Management 2

Humanities or STEM
Course Code: 605
Credits: 1.0
Grade: 10-12
Weight: General
Schools: C, K, W
Prerequisite: Business Management 1
Business Management 2 acquaints students with management opportunities and effective human relations. BM1 provides students with the skills to perform planning, staffing, financing, and controlling functions within a business. In addition, BM1 provides a macro-level study of the business world, including business structure and finance, and the interconnections among industry, government, and the global economy. This course also emphasizes problem-based, real-world applications of business concepts and uses accounting concepts to formulate, analyze, and evaluate business decisions. 

Principles of Management POST
Humanities or STEM
Course Code: MGT105
Credits: 1.0 (1/2 year course)
Grade: 11-12 (WAMS - 11 only)
Weight: AP/Post Secondary
Schools: C, K, W, WCA, WAMS
This course is an introduction to the principles of management examining their application in public and private, profit and non-profit organizations. Students will explore the areas of employee motivation, group behavior, leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, and career opportunities. Fundamental concepts of management, effective communication competency, ethical dilemmas faced by managers, and corporate social responsibility will be explored.  With successful completion of this course, students will receive college credit from Post University.  Please note:  This is a half-year course; however, a student who is successful can earn a full high school credit.  WAMS students may only take this course during Grade 11.

Foundations of Leadership POST
Humanities or STEM
Course Code: MGT203
Credits: 1.0 (1/2 year course)
Grade: 11-12 (WAMS - 11 only)
Weight: AP/Post Secondary
Schools: C, K, W, WCA, WAMS
Prerequisite: Principles of Management Post
This course will heighten awareness and broaden the participant’s knowledge of leadership theory, trends & applications, with a strong focus on ethical leadership. This course encompasses leadership/management theories, techniques, and applications, managing ethical gray areas with integrity and integrating leadership skills into daily work practices. This course provides students with an overview of business structure/functions, leadership styles, managerial processes, strategic planning, and change-oriented ethical leadership and considers the impact of public policy on leaders. With successful completion of this course, students will receive college credit from Post University. Please note:  This is a half year course; however, a student who is successful can earn a full high school credit.  WAMS students may only take this course during Grade 11.