*ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 (909526) NEW FOR 2009-2010
(Marshall Academy only)

Grades: 11, 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite:  Entrepreneurship (909426)

Entrepreneurship 2 is an advanced course enabling students to further investigate and prepare for owning and operating a small business. Students must have successfully completed Entrepreneurship (Course Code 909426) in order to participate in this class.  Students enrolled in this class are encouraged to pursue the business developed in Entrepreneurship 1. The curriculum provides an in-depth study of business ownership.  Students will develop a deeper understanding of the role of marketing and finance in their business success in order to implement their Business Plan.  Classroom instruction will be supplemented with industry guest speakers, field experiences, and the cocurricular student organization DECA.  The cooperative education (Marketing Cooperative Internship) method is available for this course. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised on-the-job training in an approved position with continuing supervision throughout the school year.

Industry Certification:  Industry certification may be available as part of this course.

Diploma Seal:  Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education diploma seal.

Sequential Elective:  Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the standard or modified standard diploma.

Verified Credit:  Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit.


Last Updated:
11/21/2008

Contact:
Dave Watnee

703-208-7844

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