ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL MEDIA

WEIGHTED: 0.666
Grade: 11-12

Credit: 1 unit
PREREQUISITE: Marketing 101 w/ a B average or higher and teacher approval

Note: Also offered through R-7 Online Academy

 

Evaluate your entrepreneurial potential with this advanced course. Extensive application of entrepreneurship and marketing concepts and functions will be provided through project-based curriculum. Students create a food truck business plan which includes consumer behavior, market research, marketing strategies, promotional campaign, and interviewing/hiring practices. Analyze current social media and their trends, as well as how social media can be an integral part of business marketing. Students are encouraged to be a part of DECA (an organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management) allowing them to gain authentic experiences through competition and networking. Membership fees or fundraising may be required. May be offered for dual credit or articulated credit to eligible students. Check with your building. Dual credit information can be found under  the Advanced Studies section.