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Virtual Enterprise 1,2 (0581, 0582) - PILOT COURSE -

Pilot Site:
	Pilot course for San Diego High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
Grade Range:
	11-12
Prerequisites:
	None
Course duration:
	Two semesters; may be repeated for credit
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
	Elective
UC subject area satisfied:
	g College Preparatory Elective

Course Description:
	Students learn the principles of micro and macroeconomics and apply those principles by setting-up and operating a simulated business in preparation for working a real business environment. Students study supply and demand, the Federal Reserve System, taxation by federal, state and local entities, the stock market and international transactions. Students determine the nature of the business, its products and services, the organizational structure, and practice the daily operations of a business. They use current business software and the Internet for business transactions. The focus is on business operations, basic economic principles, and communication, computation, and employability skills. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community. The purpose of this course is to teach students business principals and soft skills. The skills and concept covered in this course are: Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Employability Skills, Leadership, Personal and Occupational Safety, Fundamental Economic Concepts, Economic Systems, Free Enterprise Systems, Government�s Role in Business, Business Structure and Management, Business/Strategic Plan, Finance and Banking, Business Documentation, Business Presentations, E-commerce Tools, Personal Information Management, Accounting Procedures, Human Resource Responsibilities, and Marketing and Sales Responsibilities. The outcomes of this course are: 1) Creating a Business; 2) Developing and presenting a business plan; 3) Developing a budget; 4) Become better skilled in money management.
State Course Code(s):
	7400 - Introduction to Business and Finance
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
	All curriculum is available at www.virtualenterprise.org.