Business Studies

GRADE 9 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (OPEN – BTT1O1)
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word-processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and web site design skills.  Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.

 

GRADE 10 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (OPEN – BBI2O1)
This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information technology, human resources and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility.
This course builds a foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.

GRADE 11 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION – BAF3M1)
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and current issues and ethics in accounting. 

 

GRADE 11 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE VENTURE (COLLEGE PREPARATION – BDI3C1)
This course focuses on the ways in which entrepreneurs recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures that enable them to achieve their goals. Students will create a venture plan for a student-run school-based or summer business. Through hands-on experiences, students will have
opportunities to develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs.

 

GRADE 11 MARKETING: GOODS, SERVICES, EVENTS (COLLEGE PREPARATION – BMI3C1)
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of product marketing, which includes the marketing of goods, services, and events. Students will examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits. Students will engage in marketing research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice.

GRADE 11 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT (OPEN - BTA3O1)
This course prepares students for the digital environment. Using a hands-on approach, students will further develop information and communication technology skills through the use of common business software applications. The concept and operation of e-business will be explored, and students will design and create and e-business website. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for success in the workplace and/or postsecondary studies.