To
prepare marketing education students to take their proper places in the business
world.
To develop leadership characteristics.
To develop self-confidence and self-acceptance.
To develop a greater understanding of our competitive,
free enterprise system.
To further develop occupational competencies
needed for careers in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
To develop higher ethical standards in personal
and business relationships.
To develop effective international relationships.
To develop a greater awareness of career opportunities
in marketing.
To develop greater proficiency in communication.
To develop greater appreciation of the responsibilities
of citizenship.
To develop a healthy competitive spirit.
To develop social and business etiquette.
THE PURPOSE OF DECA.
The purpose of
DECA: To provide learning opportunities to marketing education students
through goal-oriented chapter activities. The focus of these activities is always
upon developing greater understanding and appreciation of marketing, management
and entrepreneurship. These activities contribute to occupational competence
by promoting greater understanding and appreciation for the responsibilities
of citizenship in our private and free enterprise system
DECA activities provide members with opportunities to
serve in leadership roles, work in teams and receive local, state and national
recognition.
