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2026-2027 Academic Year

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BB30 Business Ethics and Law I

Course Code	BB30
Course Title	Business Ethics and Law I
Course Description	Explore the intricate landscape of ethical and legal issues that influence the world of business and its consumers. Gain a deep understanding of the ethical reasoning and consequences that underlie decision-making in the business world. Delve into the various facets of business ethics and law, such as types of business laws, types of business ownership, workplace legal and ethical practices, finances in business, environmental and energy law, and digital citizenship. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Business Ethics and Law pathway.
Cluster Grouping	Connecting and Supporting Success
Career Cluster	Management and Entrepreneurship (MGTE)
Course Lead Consultant	Elizabeth Matthews elizabeth.matthews@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adapted
POL (Proof of Learning)	CTE State Assessment
Credential as POL	N/A
Curriculum Date	Summer 2026
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	30
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	None
Cluster Grouping(s)	Connecting and Supporting Success
Career Cluster(s)	Management and Entrepreneurship (MGTE)
Pathway Level(s)	Business Ethics and Law (BSEL) - Prerequisite General Management (GMGT) - Supplemental Technical Office Administration (OADM) - Supplemental Technical
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)	Administrative Services Managers (11-3012) Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (43-6011) First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011) Sales Managers (11-2022) Training and Development Managers (11-3131)

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