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BY11 Exploring Economic Systems

Course Code	BY11
Course Title	Exploring Economic Systems
Course Description	Discover the basics of economics. Research the types of economic systems and explore the United States economic system. Investigate concepts including supply and demand, the stock market, e-commerce, and the Federal Reserve. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in business, finance, and marketing.
Cluster Grouping	Investing in the Future
Career Cluster	Financial Services (FINS)
Course Lead Consultant	Felisha Davis felisha.davis@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Developed
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2014
Hours of Instruction	45
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	25
Course Credit	0
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	None
Cluster Grouping(s)	Investing in the Future Connecting and Supporting Success
Career Cluster(s)	Financial Services (FINS) Management and Entrepreneurship (MGTE) Marketing and Sales (MRKS)
Pathway Level(s)	Accounting (ACCT) - Middle Grades Exploration Business Ethics and Law (BSEL) - Middle Grades Exploration Economics (ECON) - Middle Grades Exploration Entrepreneurship (ENTR) - Middle Grades Exploration Financial Planning (FNPL) - Middle Grades Exploration General Management (GMGT) - Middle Grades Exploration Marketing Management (MMGT) - Middle Grades Exploration Office Administration (OADM) - Middle Grades Exploration Project Management (PMGT) - Middle Grades Exploration Sales (PRSM) - Middle Grades Exploration Sport and Event Marketing (SEMK) - Middle Grades Exploration
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA)
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)	Credit Analysts (13-2041) Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041) Credit Counselors (13-2071) New Accounts Clerks (43-4141) Personal Financial Advisors (13-2052) Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (41-3091)

Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Recommended Maximum Enrollment
Indicates the recommended maximum number of students who should be enrolled in a course based on best educational practice.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Math Option Credit
Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.

CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)
Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral educational strategy within the North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) system. It provides students with real-world work experiences, allowing them to apply academic and technical skills while developing crucial durable employability skills. These experiences occur at employer worksites, coordinated with school-based activities to illustrate the practical relevance of academic learning.

Work-based learning strategies, integral to all CTE career clusters in North Carolina, encompass the four phases of the Career Development Continuum: career awareness, exploration, preparation, and participation as noted in the image below. Learn more at Career Development and Work-based Learning | NC DPI.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project