Entrepreneurship - Entrepreneurship Course Syllabus
INSTRUCTOR: Brian Pointer
ROOM NUMBER: TBD
OFFICE HOURS: Before school, break, intervention, lunch
E-MAIL:: bpointer@rocklinusd.org
COURSE PAGE: whs.rocklinusd.org/CTE
ACADEMIC UNITS: 5 units per semester
ACADEMIC CREDIT: Elective Credit
DESCRIPTION - Entrepreneurship will teach the skills and approaches to successfully evaluate and create new business
opportunities. Emphasis is placed on projects and activity based learning. Students will engage in team building and
collaborative activities, with the intent of increasing career and college readiness. Students will explore the complex tasks,
expectations, and restrictions of individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activities. Students will progress through different
methods for developing business ideas, the processes of starting a business, the acquisition of resources, and the key
components of a business plan.
PURPOSE - Students will progress through different methods for developing business ideas, the processes of starting a
business, the acquisition of resources, and the key components of a business plan. There is a strong focus on project
based learning and application.
COURSE OBJECTIVES - By the end of this course, students will be able:
● Introduce students to the process of creating a business plan.
● Introduce students to the process of planning for a business pitch.
● Introduce students to public speaking and self-confidence.
● Introduce students to teamwork, brainstorming, and planning.
● Introduce students to the process involved in determining feasibility.
COURSE TOPICS - The course will cover the following topics: Entrepreneurial Characteristics and Traits, Business
Plan/Lean Canvas, Creativity and Innovation, Idea\Product Feasibility, Management and Leadership , Marketing, Financials
, and Business Plan Pitch.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) ELEMENTS - The following information is directly related to this course
and its designation as a CTE course on campus:
● INDUSTRY SECTOR: Business Management
● COURSE LEVEL: Capstone
● ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The advisory committee for this course meets annually. Additional meetings are held at
the discretion of the instructor and/or district office.
● ARTICULATION INFORMATION: NA
● OCCUPATIONS FOR IDENTIFIED PATHWAY: Pathway occupations organized by level of education and training
required for workplace entry.
○ High School - Entrepreneur
○ Post-secondary Training - Entrepreneur
○ College/University - Entrepreneur
GENERAL: Recorded grades will be available for review at any time on Schoology. Remember to keep all class items
returned so that any discrepancies can be easily and fairly straightened out. Except in cases of actual error, semester
grades are permanent.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES - Students may be required to purchase specific projects if they want to keep them and take
them home. The list below provides information for the student regarding items they will be using in this course. Students
may want to purchase items on this list if they are very interested in this course and/or pathway. Please see the instructor for
specific information regarding supplies.
● Text: Introduction to Business-Karen Collins.
● Computer Programs and/or software: Office 365 and/or Google Suite.
● Supplies: NA
GRADING PLAN - Tests 70%, Homework 15%, Quizzes/Classwork/Computers 15%
CLASSROOM RULES OF CONDUCT
● Be Respectful
● Follow Classroom Rules
● Follow School Rules
● Try and have a good attitude.
In general, your ideas, comments, suggestions, questions, grade challenges, and more are welcome. However, your
discretion in these matters is expected. Furthermore, no part of your grade will be based on anything other than your
coursework and attendance. You are encouraged to take advantage of instructor office hours for help with coursework or
anything else connected with the course and your progress.
