COURSE CODE: 8117

Make It Your Business

SCED Code: 12151
Virginia Extended Description: 36
Suggested Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Duration: 36 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
OSHA Compliance Required?: No

This course introduces students to the dynamic world of business ownership and entrepreneurship. Students explore concepts and techniques for planning and navigating the challenges of operating a business using best practices, ethics, and management skills. Course focus includes product/service planning, financial statements, marketing concepts, sales and customer service, and basic economic principles necessary for successful business operation. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

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Career Clusters

Pathway Occupation
General Management
  • General and Operations Managers
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Operations Management
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Marketing Managers
  • Procurement Clerks
  • Purchasing Managers

Pathway Occupation
Lodging
  • Concierges
  • Lodging Managers
  • Marketing Managers
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • Recreation Workers
  • Retail Salespersons
Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services
  • Facilities Managers
  • Food Service Managers
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Travel & Tourism
  • Human Resources Managers
  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
  • Tour Guides and Escorts
  • Travel Agents

Pathway Occupation
Marketing Communications
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Art Directors
  • Public Relations Managers
Marketing Management
  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Art Directors
  • Public Relations Managers
Marketing Research
  • Database Administrators
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Merchandising
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
  • Retail Salespersons
Professional Sales
  • Sales Managers
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

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