Entrepreneurship
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Schools
Course Syllabus
Instructor:Ms. StueveClassroom:234
Work Phone:320 748-7233 extension 114E-mail:
Extra Help Hours:7:45-8:15 AM by appointmentCredit:.5 Semester credit
3:30-3:45 PM by appointmentHours:85 per semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
TEXT:Entrepreneurship: Building a Business. Glencoe McGraw Hill. 2011.
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RULES:REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Respect* Module Handouts
- Responsibility* Pencil and Eraser
- Courtesy* Folder
- Discipline procedures will be followed in accordance with
theCGB Student Handbook
DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:
Starting your own business can be exciting, rewarding, and challenging. You can do what you enjoyand be your own boss. But where should you begin? Entrepreneurship introduces the basic concepts of starting your own business including the key role entrepreneurs play in the American economy. Students learn about their own business skills and discover ways to develop them. Students evaluate business trends and recognize domestic and global economic opportunities for today’s entrepreneurs.
COURSE GOALS
- Introduce basic concepts of entrepreneurship
- Identify the key roles of entrepreneurs in the American economy
- Describe key traits and characteristic of successful entrepreneurs
- Evaluate business trends
- Recognize economic trends and opportunities
- Discuss global challenges facing entrepreneurs today
- Research and plan a business venture
- Identify types of business ownership
- Develop a basic understanding of the three categories of laws related to starting a business
- Learn how to research and analyze a target market
CURRICULUM MAPPING: SEMESTER OUTLINE
Unit 1: Going into Business for Yourself
Week 1-2Chapter 1 – Entrepreneurship and the Economy
Section 1.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 2
Section 1.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 3
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 4-5 (1 through 5)
Pages 6-7
Pages 10-12
Week 3-4Chapter 2 – Your Potential as an Entrepreneur
Section 2.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 14
Section 2.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 15-16
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 19-24
Week 5-6Chapter 3 – Recognizing Opportunity
Section 3.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 26
Section 3.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 27-28
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 29-30
Pages 32-36
Unit 2: Researching and Planning Your Venture
Week 7-8Chapter 4 – Global Opportunities
Section 4.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 39-40
Section 4.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 41
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 42-44
Week 9-10Chapter 5 – Feasibility and Business Planning
Section 5.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – pages 51-52
Section 5.2 Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – pages53-56
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 57-63
Week 11-12Chapter 6 – Marketing Analysis
Section 6.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 66-67
Section 6.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 68-69
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 70-74
Week 13-14Chapter 7 – Types of Business Ownership
Section 7.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 80-82
Section 7.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 83
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 84-91
Week 15-16Chapter 8 – The Legal Environment
Section 8.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 93-94
Section 8.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 95
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 96-103
Week 17-18Chapter 9 – Site Selection and Layout Planning
Section 9.1Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 105-106
Section 9.2Chapter Handout and Graphic Organizer
Student Activity Workbook – page 107-109
End of Chapter Review
Student Activity Workbook
Pages 110-111
Pages 113-115
GRADING POLICY
Each assignment, simulation or quiz is given a point value. Points earned are added up and divided by total points possible for a percentage. An unexcused absence qualifies as a zero for the day and no make-up work or exams will be allowed. An excused absence qualifies for full make-up within two days or the absence. All make-up work/late work will be completed before the next exam of no credit will be given. Late work will be strictly penalized at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete all make-up work in the allotted time.
Daily Assignments
- Reinforcement Activities
- Class Participation
- Objective Quizzes
A95-100%
A-92-94%
B+89-91%
B86-88%
B-83-85%
C+80-82%
C77-79%
C-74-76%
D+71-73%
D68-70%
D-65-67%
FLess than 65%
Updated: September 2, 2013