What Do You Learn in Virtual Enterprise?
Virtual Enterprise teaches students about business, entrepreneurship, finance, economics and technology through a task-based curriculum and hands-on activities. Guided by a teacher/facilitator, students create and manage a virtual company, conducting business with other virtual firms nationally and internationally. Virtual Enterprise is a creative course offered at Mission Vista High School. Rather than walking into a classroom and reading a textbook, students walk into a “business”. Using project-based learning students will complete real-world tasks and learn lessons that will help prepare them for many of life’s challenges. Not only will students learn all aspects of working in a business, but will also learn how to budget, choose the right health insurance, purchase a car, rent an apartment, make ethical decisions, obtain and use credit wisely, shop online, invest in stocks and complete a 1040ez tax form. Business Education Entrepreneurship Economics Business and Human Resources Law Employee Manual/Staff Development Hiring, Firing, Employee Accidents and Complaints Marketing Concepts (Marketing Plan/Strategy) Accounting Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Financial Statements Real-world software (QuickBooks) Information Technology Web Page Design Photo Editing and Video Production Sales Processing/ Collecting and Analyzing Data Customer Service/Business Communications Management Skills – Leadership, employee motivation Organization, prioritization, time management Stock Market Game Real World Business Partnerships Public Relations/ Networking Politics and Business (How Government Decisions Affect Business) Current Events How businesses have a voice in policy making Work Ethics Accountability – to themselves and other employees Punctuality/Attendance Dedication and Motivation (contributing to the group) Positive Attitude Compete Fairly Responsibility and consequences Financial Literacy Bank Accounts Checkbook reconciliation, check writing, online bill pay Timely payment of monthly bills Creating a monthly budget (personal and company) Insurance (Health, Auto, Life) Credit (Building credit, interest rates, time value of money) Saving (Investing in yourself, pay yourself first) Investing (Compound interest, stocks, etc.) Taxes (Where money goes; should it?) Filling out real tax forms using W-2’s and 1099’s Loans Technical Skills Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Quickbooks, Photo editing and web design software) Interview Skills (Preparations & Mock interviews) Resume & Cover letter writing Portfolio Construction E-Commerce |
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