Grade 9/10
BTT 1OI and BTT 2OI
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Open
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 website design skills.
Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and ommunication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
BBI 1OI or BBI 2OI
Introduction to Business, Open
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
BAF 3MI
Financial Accounting Fundamentals, University/College Preparation
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 a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and current issues and ethics in accounting.
BDI 3CI
Entrepreneurship: The Venture, College Preparation
This course focuses on 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.
BMI 3CI
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events, College Preparation
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.
CLU 3MI
Understanding Canadian Law, University/College Preparation
This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives. Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and communication skills to develop informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 Canadian History Since World War I, Academic or Applied
Grade 12
BAT 4MI
Financial Accounting Principles, University/College Preparation
This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course further develops accounting methods for assets and introduces accounting for partnerships, corporations, and sources of financing.
Prerequisite: Grade 11 Financial Accounting Fundamentals, University/College preparation
BBB 4MI
International Business Fundamentals, University/College Preparation
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: Any University, University/College, or College preparation course in business studies, English, or Canadian and World Studies
BOH 4MI
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, University/College Preparation
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Any University, University/College, or College preparation course in business studies, English, or Canadian and world studies
CIA 4UI
Analysing Current Economic Issues, University Preparation
This course investigates the nature of the competitive global economy and explores how individuals and societies can gain the information they need to make appropriate economic decisions. Students will learn about the principles of micro- and macroeconomics, apply economic models and concepts to interpret economic information, assess the validity of statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics. Students will use economic inquiry and communication skills to analyse current economic issues, make informed judgements, and present their findings.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities
CLN 4UI
Canadian and International Law, University Preparation
This course examines elements of Canadian and international law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will study the historical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of international law and will learn to relate them to issues in Canadian society and the wider world. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and present the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College preparation course in Canadian and World Studies, English, or Social Sciences and Humanities
