INVEST IN YOURSELF, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (BEM) IN GRADE 9?

  • Great course to see what life would be like as an entrepreneur and what it would be like to run your own business
  • This course counts towards your 5 Business Credits you need to receive the GRCI Business Certificate when you graduate
  • Personal Finance is a focus in this course, the things you learn in this course can help save you money now and in the future

WHAT IS THE GRCI BUSINESS CERTIFICATE AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO GET IT?

  • The GRCI Business Certificate is awarded to all graduating students that have earned 5 credits in Business Studies
  • This certificate can be useful when building a resume and when applying to post-secondary education
  • Consult the list below to see the courses that count towards getting your Business Certificate

Grade 9

BEM1OB Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Fast Forward
BEM1OI Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Open

Grade 10

BEP2OB Launching & Leading a Business, Fast Forward
BEP2OI Launching and Leading a Business, Open

Grade 11

BAF3MI Financial Accounting Fundamentals, University/College
BDI3CI Entrepreneurship: The Venture, College
BMI3CI Marketing: Goods, Services and Events, College
BMX3EI Marketing: retail and service
CLU3EI Understanding Canadian Law, Workplace
CLU3MI Understanding Canadian Law, University/College

Grade 12

BAT4MI Financial Accounting Principles, University/College
BBB4MI International Business Fundamentals, University/College
BOH4MI Business Leadership:  Management Fundamentals, University/College
CLN4UI Canadian and International Law, University Economics
CIA4UI Analyzing Current Economic Issues, University

If you have any questions feel free to contact Luke Doehn (Head of Business Studies) at luke_doehn@wrdsb.ca