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getting started

Your DECA journey begins when you enroll in one of 2 courses in a career pathway. You may select from...
  • ​MM51 Principles of Marketing (Marketing Management Pathway)
  • MH31 Sports & Entertainment I (Hospitality & Tourism Pathway)

Apex deca eligibility requirments

To be eligible for DECA, at the start of the DECA year in August, you must be enrolled in a marketing education course which relates to your chosen pathway.  ​Your course may begin in the fall or spring,

Second year members should enroll in the corresponding career pathway completer course.  ​Third and fourth year members will take higher level specialty courses.  See the Apex DECA Guide HERE for more details.​

which events can I participate in?

I am/have...
  • beginning my DECA journey. 
    • Enroll in 1 of 2 entry level marketing education courses.  For competition, enroll in the Principles events designed for 1st year students.
  • taking my 2nd marketing course. 
    • Enroll in the completer course for your career pathway.  For competition, enroll in events designed for 2nd year students.
  • completed the two required courses in my career pathway.  I wish to be in DECA but am not seeking an additional marketing education course.
    • For competition, enroll in any event designated for 2nd year members.
  • seeking to take a third marketing education course.
    • enroll in the specialty course for the event you are interested in participating.  See the DECA Guide for events and required specialty course requirements.
  • seeking a fourth marketing education course.
    • You are on fire!  The world is yours!
Note:  Career pathways are color coded in the Apex DECA Guide.
  • Home
  • Getting Started
  • The Apex DECA Guide
  • Competition
    • Districts
    • States
  • Contact
  • Membership
  • The Point System
  • Parents
  • Resources