Which of the following lists includes DECA's mission fields?

• A. Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, and Public Relations
• B. Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, and Management
• C. Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Healthcare
• D. Arts, Education, Public Relations, Finance

Answer: (B)

DECA’s mission fields are Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, and Management. These four areas shape what members study, practice, and compete in, forming the core focus of the organization’s business readiness mission. Each field maps to essential business skills: Marketing covers understanding markets and promoting products or services; Finance involves budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis; Hospitality deals with services in travel, lodging, and events; and Management centers on leading people, operations, and strategic decision-making. A list that includes exactly these four fields aligns with DECA’s defined focus. Other options bring in areas outside these four, such as Engineering, Healthcare, Arts, Education, or Public Relations, which don’t match DECA’s mission fields.