| Grade Range: | |
| 9–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters; may be repeated for credit | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts | |
| Course Description: | |
| This course provides students with practical experience in creating a start-up business while competing in the Virtual Enterprise Network, a worldwide educational economic system. Students create an organizational chart, develop pay scales, apply and interview for positions, create and present business plans to potential investors, develop employee policies, develop sales tools, and manage day-to-day operations. Through the program, students gain increased knowledge of business interaction, accounting standards, knowledge of current business software, and Internet research skills, along with improved communications skills and the ability to give business presentations. They may also participate in trade fairs.
This course reinforces Common Core State Standards and California Career Technical Education model curriculum standards in a relevant, applied setting. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 7400 - Introduction to Business and Finance | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| All curriculum is available at www.virtualenterprise.org. | |