ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Course Number: 06.41610

Business Management & Administration Career Cluster
Entrepreneurship Pathway
2018-2019

Teacher: Dr. Tiffany Alexander Teacher: Mr. Walker Daniel

Phone Number: 706-769-7760 x. 2104 Phone Number: 706-769-7760 x. 2106
Room Number: 2-104 Room Number: 2-106
Email: twalexander@oconeeschools.org Email: sdaniel@oconeeschools.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION
How do you turn an idea into a business? Experience just that in this course! Entrepreneurship focuses on
recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business, operating and maintaining a business. Students will be
exposed to the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation in this course as they will either
be the business owner or individuals working in a competitive job market in the future. Integration of accounting,
finance, marketing, business management, legal and economic environments will be developed throughout
projects in this course. Working to develop a business plan that includes structuring the organization, financing the
organization, and managing information, operations, marketing, and human resources will be a focus in the course.
Engaging students in the creation and management of a business and the challenges of being a small business
owner will be fulfilled in this course.

Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources and application of business principles
for starting, operating and maintaining a business. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-
solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to
prepare students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and
projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry.
Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral
components of the employability skills standard for this course.

Entrepreneurship is the third course in the pathway in the Business Management & Administration Cluster.
Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Business & Technology and
Legal Environment of Business. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take
the end of pathway assessment in this career area.

This course will also prepare students for the following End of Pathway Assessments:
NOCTI General Management Assessment (Test Code: 1203 Version: 01)

Prerequisites: Introduction to Business & Technology, Legal Environment of Business

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
COURSE STANDARDS UNITS/TOPICS
Semester :
Employability
BMA-ENT-1 BMA-ENT-1
Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

BMA-ENT-2 Introduction to
Relate concepts and processes associated with entrepreneurial success and the Entrepreneurship BMA-ENT-2
personal traits and behaviors associated with successful entrepreneurial
performance.
Communication
BMA-ENT-3 BMA-ENT-3
Use and model concepts, strategies, and systems needed to interact and present
effectively to others. Entrepreneurship and the
Economy
BMA-ENT-4
BMA-ENT-4
Apply fundamental business concepts that affect business decision making.
BMA-ENT-5
BMA-ENT-5 BMA-ENT-6
Explain and detail legal form of business ownership and the impact of
government’s role on business.

BMA-ENT-6
Understand and apply the basic economic principles and concepts fundamental
to entrepreneurship.
Marketing
BMA-ENT-7 BMA-ENT-7
Develop a marketing plan to identify, reach, and retain customers in a specific
target market.

BMA-ENT-8 Finances
Analyze financial issues relating to successful business ownership. BMA-ENT-8

BMA-ENT-9 Management
Manage and operate a business (or simulate the management and operation) BMA-ENT-9
through daily tasks and activities of a small business.
Business Plan
BMA-ENT-10 BMA-ENT-10
Research, develop, and present a business plan. BMA-ENT-11
BMA-ENT-11
Understand the concepts, systems, and strategies needed to acquire, motivate,
develop, and terminate employees.

BMA-ENT-12 FBLA Integration (Every Week)

Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and BMA-ENT-12
technology education courses through leadership development, school and
community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive
events.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials Instructional Supplies
3-ring binder, paper, pen or
pencil, headphones, USB Jump
Drive

3-REQUIRED COURSES FOR PATHWAY COMPLETION:

07.44130 Introduction to Business and Technology
 06.41500 Legal Environment of Business
 06.41700 Entrepreneurial Venture

END OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENT:

NOCTI General Management Assessment (Test Code: 1203 Version: 01)

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Students will be assessed in a variety of ways. This will include formative assessments (daily quizzes, brief progress checks, daily
class practice, journals, weekly article reviews, class work, rough drafts, and outlines of projects ), summative assessments (major
tests, major performance tasks, projects, presentations, essays and reports), professional development activities (joining FBLA and
participating in required activities or reading three business related novels over the course of the semester which includes a three
page minimum written report for each novel, and an oral presentation to the class) and a final exam.

Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale

 Classwork & Homework Formative Assessments 30% A: 90 and above
 Projects Daily Work, Quizzes, e-portfolio B: 80 – 89
 Unit Tests Summative Assessment 40% C: 74 – 79
 End of Pathway Assessment Projects, Unit Tests, Quizzes, Mini Projects, D: 70 – 73
(EOPA) EOPA F: 69 or below
 Quizzes Professional Development Activities 20%
 Final Exam FBLA Membership, Business Related
Novels
Final Exam 10%

OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/Resources
1) Complete daily classwork assignments  Acceptable Computer Use Policy
2) Participate in class discussions and ask questions  Tutoring Available
3) Participate constructively as a team member
4) Problem solve and accept challenges
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
Discipline:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Student/teacher conference
3. Phone call to parent(s) (allows parents to have an opportunity to correct the problem)
4. Teacher Detention (before and/or after school. Need to give at least 24 hours notice)
5. Parent Contact (invite the parent to a conference)
6. Referral to counselor (academic/personal issues)
7. Referral to an administrator (discipline)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TOP TEN MOST PROMISING JOBS FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS
1. Sales Managers
2. Lawyers
3. Marketing Managers
4. Computer systems Managers
5. Construction Managers
6. Registered Nurses
7. Medical and Health Services Manager
8. Personal Financial Advisors
9. Public Relations Specialist
10. Sales Representatives

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/fjed45ejk/the-10-most-promising-jobs-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs/

CTSO-FBLA-The Career Technical Student Organization for Business & Computer Science is Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA). Our mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through
innovative leadership and career development programs. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA, $25.00, to benefit
from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.

FBLA Goals

§ Develop competent, aggressive business leadership

§ Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
§ Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
§ Encourage members in the development of individual projects which contribute to the improvement of home,
business, and community
§ Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
§ Encourage and practice efficient money management
§ Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
§ Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
§ Facilitate the transition from school to work

“It is the policy of the Oconee County School District to offer the opportunity to students to participate in appropriate
programs and activities without regard to color, creed, national origin, handicap, or gender.”