LAC 28:LXXI.105. What Is Marketing in ?

A. Students in are entering a complex global economy in which they must be able to participate fully and effectively. Developing critical-thinking skills is essential for the student to be an involved and productive member of society. Creative problem solving, team dynamics, and critical thinking are reflected in this standards document for instruction in marketing education classrooms in . The economy in is as diverse and technology-driven as the national economy; the marketing education curriculum is designed to prepare students to face the challenges of today's world by encouraging them to become life-long learners. B. Many course titles related to retailing and marketing fall under the "marketing umbrella." In 2000-2001, the Louisiana annual school report statistics provided by the Bureau of Information Management System reported ten different marketing-related courses taught by 112 staff members, representing enrollment of over 8,000* students. Course titles included Advertising, Marketing Management, Tourism and Lodging, and Specialty Marketing. Most courses are designed for eleventh or twelfth-grade students, but career paths in some schools provide entry-level marketing instruction for ninth and tenth graders. C. Curricula in marketing classes in range from studying marketing for personal use and career exploration to developing advanced management and entrepreneurial skills. Many students take advantage of the cooperative programs that provide paid, work-based learning in marketing related jobs. Other students may be mentored by a professional in the field, have job-shadowing opportunities, or work in non-paid, short-term positions for "real world" work experiences. D. Marketing education programs provide options for all students, both traditional and non-traditional. Marketing education students in are members of DECA, the student organization. They demonstrate their mastery of the marketing curriculum in competitive events at the state and national levels. DECA develops leadership skills and provides awareness of civic responsibilities. *Student enrollment reflects duplicate numbers in some cases.