Management & Entrepreneurship
For Future Leaders and Innovators
In today’s world, it’s never too early to start building valuable skills. If your child is curious about how businesses work or dreams of being a leader someday, this career field is an excellent fit. They’ll explore business and leadership basics, gain practical know-how, and develop skills that can set them apart—whether they plan to go to college, start a career, or even run their own business one day. It’s a smart, flexible way to help them get ready for whatever comes next.
Which pathways are offered?
Business Information Management—This pathway helps your child develop strong leadership and organizational skills while learning how to manage information, people, and processes that keep a business on track. It’s a great fit if they’re interested in improving how things work, supporting smart decisions with data, and balancing people management with the bottom line.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business—This pathway prepares students to formulate policies and direct the operations of a business, corporation, nonprofit, or other organization. In small firms, this may involve taking on responsibilities for advertising, promotions, marketing, sales, and public relations.
Leadership & Operations—This pathway helps your child learn how businesses stay organized and run efficiently behind the scenes. Students build skills in communication, data management, and project tracking while supporting daily operations. It’s a great fit if they enjoy keeping things on track, organizing information, and helping teams work more smoothly.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?1
Some of the jobs include:
- General manager
- Freelancer
- Small business owner
- Startup owner
- Online creator
- Human resources coordinator
- Office manager
- Administrative support
1Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
What could my future look like in this career field?²
²Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.
Which industry-recognized, in-demand certifications and exams can my student prepare for?³
- A*S*K Concepts of Entrepreneurship
- A*S*K Fundamental Business Concepts