Business Leadership & Marketing

 2-YEAR PROGRAM

Open to all eleventh and twelfth grade students in good academic standing. Tenth grade students may apply with permission. Students learn fundamental concepts related to leadership, customer service, marketing, communication, money management, and business planning while gaining hands-on, real-world business experience.

YEAR 1

Students focus on core concepts in leadership, finance, communication, and business fundamentals. Throughout the year, students develop a comprehensive school store business plan based on classroom instruction in business and marketing. This plan is put into action through real-world experience operating the school store, where each student takes on key operational roles—including ordering supplies, managing cash register operations, analyzing inventory, and utilizing QuickBooks for bookkeeping. Students also study personal finance, social media and marketing strategies, and effective workplace communication.

YEAR 2

Students bring their school store business plan to life while continuing advanced study in business operations, accounting, and basic financial reporting. Classroom instruction emphasizes leadership, professional communication, and computer skills, complemented by real-world experience gained through job shadowing opportunities with local businesses and insights from visiting guest speakers and local entrepreneurs.

For more information, click here for our Program of Studies.