2011-2012 fbla competitive events. to access competitive events go click on conferences &...

2011-2012

FBLA Competitive Events

To Access Competitive Events

Go www.wafbla.orgClick on Conferences & Events

Click on Competitive Events Guidelines

Type of Events

Written Tests For regionals the test is taken at the competition For state, the written test is an on-line test taken at

schoolComputer Events

Take the computer part of the test at your school For state, the written test is an on-line test taken at

schoolPerformance EventsTeam EventsChapter Events

Written Tests

Accounting IAccounting IIBanking and FinanceBusiness CalculationsBusiness

CommunicationsBusiness LawBusiness Math (7-10)Business ProceduresComputer Problem

SolvingCyber Security

EconomicsFBLA Principles &

Procedures (7-10)Intro to Business (7-10)Intro to Bus. Com (7-

10)Intro to Parli Pro (7-10)MarketingNetworking ConceptsPersonal FinanceSports ManagementTechnology Concepts

Computer Events

Computer Applications (2-hour test)Database Design & Application (1-hour test)Desktop Publication (2-hour test, 1 to 2 team

members)Digital Design & Promotion (2 member team)Graphic Design (state event ONLY)Spreadsheet Applications (1-hour test)Word Processing I (1-hour test—grades 7-10 only)Word Processing II (1-hour test)

Some of these Events also have a 1-hour written test

Performance Events

Business Ethics (2-3 members)Business Presentation (1-2 members)Client Services (role play)Creed (state event ONLY—grades 7-10)Emerging Business Issues (2-3 members)Future Business LeaderHelp Desk (includes written test—role play)Impromptu SpeakingJob InterviewPublic Speaking I (grades 7-10)Public Speaking II

Team Events

These events have a written test that the team takes collaboratively (together). At state the top 15 participate in a role play. Entrepreneurship Global Business Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Network Design Parliamentary Procedures (each member takes the

written test separately and their scores are averaged)

Events Where Work in Pre-submitted

These events are state ONLY. Computer Gaming & Simulation Programming Desktop Application Programming Digital Video Production E-Commerce Electronic Career Portfolio Web Site Development

These are submitted by the State Registration date

Most have a presentation part as well

Chapter Projects

Each chapter may submit one project for each of these events. American Enterprise Project Business Plan Business Financial Plan Community Service Project Partnership with Business

The report is submitted by the State Registration deadline

A presentation is also given at state

Topics for Prejudged Projects or Events

These events have topics that are assigned by FBLA nationals. Business Financial Plan Business Presentation Computer Game & Simulation Programming Desktop Application Programming Digital Design & Promotion Digital Video Production E-business Emerging Business Issues Web Site Development

Revisions/Modifications

Marketing Team event with 2 0r 3 competitors

Electronic Career Portfolio Now a performance event (portfolio is NOT

prejudged)Entrepreneurship & Network Design

Interactive/role play performance eventsDesktop Publishing

Finished product must be submitted in color

How to Be Successful

Read the guidelines very carefully. Double and triple check

Check the performance rubric Memorize the points the judges are grading you on

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICETry new events, you never know the outcomeChapter Events have strict guidelines

Make sure you follow them.Meet ALL DEADLINES.