Business

Develops competence in oral communication within business and organizational context. Provides the theory and practical skills to be a confident and effective communicator in a variety of business and organizational settings.

Surveys the fundamentals of American business enterprise and examines the foundations and responsibilities of accounting, management, finance, marketing, and the business environment.

Applies skills to the workplace in an occupation within the student's area of interest.  See Special Curricula - Cooperative Education for more information.

Develops skills necessary to recognize an opportunity, and evaluate the viability of an idea, prior to the investment of significant time and money. Uses student teams to develop, present, and critique entrepreneurial startups.  (Letter grade only.)

Applies skills to the workplace in an occupation within the student's area of interest.  See Special Curricula - Cooperative Education for more information.

Provides the skills necessary to utilize and demonstrate the topics and content learned during the ABIT program. Includes creation of a business value proposition for one or more customer segments.  Covers formation of customer relationships using one or more channels, utilization of business partners, resources and activities to start a new business.  Involves the creation of a revenue model and pricing model, and a cost estimate to the start of the business.  A Minimum Viable Product(MVP) is the culmination of this course that demonstrates the value proposition to any new customer or partner. (Letter grade only.)

Provides the skills necessary to transform a business startup from a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or a basic prototype to a full startup that is ready for launch. Extension of the Capstone I project that creates the MVP, to a business model, plan and prototype that is ready for launch. Provides students the ability to explore options to sustain business after graduation. (Letter grade only.)