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Entrepreneurship

.5 Carnegie Unit 

Instructor: Alisa A. Bourne

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Instructor Information:

email: aabourne@olemiss.edu

Mrs. Bourne is a graduate of William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi. She holds a Mississippi Educator License with endorsements in Business, English, Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies, Psychology, AP World History, Counseling, and Administration.

Prior to accepting her current position as Administrator of The University of Mississippi High School, she served as the Guidance Counselor at South Pontotoc High School, and District Data and Guidance Coordinator at the Pontotoc City School District.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link on the main Lessons page or in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Replies to your emails will go to your go.olemiss.edu email account, so be sure to check it frequently.

For technical problems, lesson or test administration issues, please contact the UMHS office:

The University of Mississippi High School
P. O. Box 7959
University, MS 38677-0729

Phone: 662-915-1296
Fax: (662) 915-5138
E-mail: UMHS@olemiss.edu

Course Description:

Do you dream of owning your own business? This course can give you a head start in learning about what you’ll need to own and operate a successful business. You will explore creating a business plan, financing a business, and pricing products and services.

Required Textbook:

For this course, you will not need to order a textbook. All reading material is found in each unit.

Course Objectives include (but are not limited to):

  • Identify different companies and basic principles of risk management.
  • Develop and recognize the importance of an exit strategy.
  • Identify key concepts and relationships in a business environment.
  • Explain the considerations in the purchasing cycle.
  • Explain financial terms and forms.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 10 instructional modules (or units). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Units LESSON Reading Assignments Due for Grades Pacing Guide 
to complete the course in one semester
  Start Here Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you. Syllabus quiz Week 1
0 0 Instructions and course information Introduce Yourself discussion board, Course pretest Week 1
1 1.1-1.6 Reading material 1.1-1.6 Becoming an Entrepreneur, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Project 1, Quiz Week 2
2 2.1-2.6 Reading material 2.1-2.6 Options Starting Out, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Project 2, Quiz Week 3
3 3.1-3.5 Reading material 3.1-3.5 Regulation and Global Concerns, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 4
4 4.1-4.6 Reading material 4.1-4.6 Creating a Business Plan, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Project 4, Quiz Week 5
5 5.1-5.6 Reading material 5.1-5.6 Accounting Basics, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 6
  Midterm Proctored exam covering units 1-5.
Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken may receive a grade of zero.
Proctored test Week 7
6 6.1-6.6 Reading material 6.1-6.6 Getting and Keeping Customers, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 8
7 7.1-7.6 Reading material 7.1-7.6 Pricing and Products, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 9
8 8.1-8.6 Reading material 8.1-8.6 Innovation and Growth, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 10
9 9.1-9.5 Reading material 9.1-9.5 Business Leadership, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Project 9, Quiz Week 11
10 10.1-10.6 Reading material 10.1-10.6 Finding Employment in Entrepreneurship, podcast, reflect Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz Week 12
  Post-test, Exit Survey The 10-minute Post-test is in the Final Exam folder and must be completed before the final exam will appear. To be completed before scheduling your final exam. Week 13
  Final Exam Proctored comprehensive exam covering Units 6-10. Complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. Proctored test Week 13

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Minor Grades (Quizzes, Text questions): 50%
Major Grades (Lab questions, Projects, Midterm): 30%
Final Exam: 20%