applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography Standards (2012). AP MICRO & MACRO ECONOMICS Grades: 12 Prerequisites: AP World History or AP U.S. History or AP U.S. Government Microeconomics introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. Macroeconomics introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. *As this is not a traditional history AP course, recommendations are based on performance in previous APs and also on PSAT data. It is possible for a senior who has not taken the prerequisite AP history to waive in if their PSAT scores are high enough and there is room in the course. HOMAN CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP COURSE
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Griffin Business and Leadership Introduction to Entrepreneurship
1 Semester 2 Semesters
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GRIFFIN BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP This one semester class increases business literacy and critical thinking through defining business vocabulary and reading about the functional areas of business. Students explore the following questions: How can each of these areas support business development and contribute to growth? What is a business plan, and why it is needed? What is the function of marketing research? How are business decision made? Students learn how to apply business concepts to making decisions. This class is a prerequisite for the Entrepreneurial Leadership class. ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisites: Griffin Business and Leadership This course focuses on understanding entrepreneurs. Students develop critical thinking skills through reading and team exercises focused on creating new market entries, moving from idea to opportunity, taking opportunity to business plan, building a marketing and financial plan, and launching the new venture. Students explore entrepreneurial skills including how to fail, necessary mind-set, and case studies requiring decisions.
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