Getting Started
The Curriculum
The BPF model is flexible, offering many possibilities for curricula at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The model can be used as a capstone course, as part of an entrepreneurship program of study or as a vehicle for adult re-training, to offer just a few examples. In addition, the business can be domestic and/or international.
In designing the curriculum for a particular level, the following questions need to be answered:
Where does this course fit into the curriculum? Does it fit?
- capstone experience
- management
- international business
- introduction to business
What is the minimum/maximum number of students?
- size of facility
- purpose of program
- student background/skills
- institution/district requirements
What staffing is required?
- skilled professional
- team teaching
- facilitator
- experience in teaching/learning
What type of facility and equipment will be needed?
- dedicated or shared room
- existing computer lab
- computers
- complimentary office equipment (i.e., fax, copier)
- internet access
What operational procedures must be considered?
- grade level
- prerequisites
- hours per week
- length of time
- learning objectives
- number of credits
What type of company?
- wholesale
- retail
- service
- domestic/international
What is the organization of the firm?
- legal form of business (corporation)
- service or product
- number of students/employees
Who will be the partner firm?
- local company
- product or service
- size of company
- international or domestic
- board of directors
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