Georgia's Business and Entrepreneurship pathway prepares students for careers in business through comprehensive training in management principles, financial literacy, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The pathway serves students planning to enter business directly or pursue business degrees at Georgia's extensive higher education institutions.
The program emphasizes both theoretical business concepts and practical applications through case studies, business simulations, and real-world projects. Students develop critical professional skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making. Georgia's strong entrepreneurial culture and presence of major corporations provide diverse business role models and opportunities.
The pathway particularly emphasizes entrepreneurship, with many programs supporting student business ventures through school-based enterprises and business plan competitions. Students learn business planning, financial management, marketing, and operations management applicable across all industries.
Business and Entrepreneurship at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia's Business pathway standards align with national business education standards and incorporate competencies identified by business and industry leaders. The curriculum integrates academic content with technical business skills and emphasizes technology applications in modern business contexts.
Programs must address all aspects of business including management, marketing, finance, and operations. Georgia encourages school-based enterprises, FBLA participation, and business partnerships to provide authentic business experiences.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Business and Technology |
| Business Principles and Practices |
| Entrepreneurship |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - PowerPoint
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Access
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist - Outlook
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Word
- ✓Microsoft Office Specialist Expert - Excel
- ✓QuickBooks Certified User
- ✓IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Administrative Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $30,480 - $49,180
Office Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $78,980 - $159,510
Business Operations Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $51,900 - $104,780
Small Business Owner
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Georgia students participate in internships with corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. School-based enterprises and FBLA competitive events provide authentic business experiences throughout the state.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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Related Glossary Terms
Program of Study
A Program of Study (POS) is a coordinated, non-duplicative sequence of academic and CTE courses that spans secondary through postsecondary education. Required under Perkins V, a POS integrates academic content with CTE instruction, includes work-based learning, and leads to an industry-recognized credential or postsecondary degree.
ProgrammaticIndustry Certifications in CTE
Industry certifications in CTE are credentials issued by industry organizations or third-party bodies that validate a student's mastery of specific technical skills and knowledge. Examples include CompTIA A+, AWS Certified Welder, and ServSafe, which demonstrate career readiness to employers in ways that transcend state and district boundaries.
AssessmentCareer and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are national organizations that provide CTE students with opportunities for leadership development, competitive events, community service, and career preparation. Recognized CTSOs include DECA, FBLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA, each serving students in specific career cluster areas.
ProgrammaticEmployability Skills
Employability skills, also called soft skills, workplace readiness skills, or 21st-century skills, are the non-technical competencies that employers consistently identify as essential for workplace success. These include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, professionalism, and adaptability, which CTE programs are expected to develop alongside technical skills.
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