Ag Business
Credits: 1/2
Elective
Semester
Prerequisite - None
Class Focus: 9 – 12
This is a class for students who want to explore the types of businesses and how a business is operated. The students will investigate the various business methods and select one. They will set up their desired business model individually or in teams. Then they will come up with a product idea that they can mass produce and sell. They will then as individuals or teams determine how to operate their business to make a profit. They will have to deal with operating capital, product selection and design, material selection, production, safety, marketing, risk management and profit sharing.
Objectives
The student will:
1) List 10 Businesses in the area that would hire a worker with business skills.
2) Identify the five business models.
3) Select the business model that fits them.
4) Design a product that fills a need.
5) Mass produce their product.
6) Sell their product to the public.
7) Prepare a product and loss statement.
8) Satisfy all stock holders who invested.
9) Access their businesses strengths and weaknesses.
Credits: 1/2
Elective
Semester
Prerequisite - None
Class Focus: 9 – 12
This is a class for students who want to explore the types of businesses and how a business is operated. The students will investigate the various business methods and select one. They will set up their desired business model individually or in teams. Then they will come up with a product idea that they can mass produce and sell. They will then as individuals or teams determine how to operate their business to make a profit. They will have to deal with operating capital, product selection and design, material selection, production, safety, marketing, risk management and profit sharing.
Objectives
The student will:
1) List 10 Businesses in the area that would hire a worker with business skills.
2) Identify the five business models.
3) Select the business model that fits them.
4) Design a product that fills a need.
5) Mass produce their product.
6) Sell their product to the public.
7) Prepare a product and loss statement.
8) Satisfy all stock holders who invested.
9) Access their businesses strengths and weaknesses.