PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Overview -

Do you have a desire to follow your passion and control your schedule and a willingness to take risks and work hard? Do you have an innovative idea and want to start your own business but don’t know where to start? Having the right tools and knowledge about business plans, marketing, financing, and small business management will help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. In Principles of Entrepreneurship, students identify characteristics and traits of entrepreneurs and assess personal strengths and weaknesses for entrepreneurial success. This course focuses on the steps in starting a business; how the economy plays a role in small businesses; the basic principles of marketing, selling, distributing, and financing; and workforce readiness skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Throughout the course, students focus on learning about and practicing their entrepreneurial mindset, a set of skills and attitudes that are beneficial both personally and professionally. 

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to take the Entrepreneurship and Small Business v.2 industry certification practice exam and certification exam. 

Principles of Entrepreneurship is the first course in the Entrepreneurship program of study. 

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS -

Segment One: 

Entrepreneurial Opportunities 

  • Characteristics 
  • Ethics 
  • Entrepreneurship in the Economy 

Business Startup 
 

  • Types if Businesses 
  • Opportunities 
  • Starting a New Business 
  • Business Plans 
  • Funding 
  • Organizational Management 

Marketing Plan 
 

  • Market Research 
  • Competition 
  • Advertising and Promotions 
  • Pricing 

Segment Two: 

Sales and Distribution 
 

  • Selling Principles 
  • Sales Force Planning 
  • Customer Service 
  • Production 
  • Distribution and Shipping 

Financial Management

  • Accounting Basics 
  • Cash Flow 
  • Banking 
  • Credit 
  • Financial Goals 
  • Investing 

Business Communications

  • Workplace Comunication 
  • Job Application Process 
  • Soft Skills 
  • Negotiation 

    Grade Level

    Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

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    Duration

    Annual

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    Prerequisites

    none

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    Mode

     Online

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    Ratio

    1 Teacher : 9 Student (Standard)

    1 Teacher : 15 Student (max)

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    Exams & Assessments

    Online via Learning Management System

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    Academic Year

    9.6 Months ≈ 10 Months

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    Commencement of Academic Year

    January

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    End of Academic Year

    November

    Requirements

     

    Microphone and speaker, or headset.