This course is an introduction to the many aspects of the world of business. 

Topics covered include: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Product Development Cycles, Marketing, and Innovation. Teamwork and collaboration are a big focus in this course that fosters skills applicable to big or small businesses in any sector. This course is a great start for continuing studies in all fields of business. 

Students who find an interest in Business 10 are encouraged to consider courses at the grade 11 level and the Dual Credit Camosun College Courses in grade 12.

Marketing skills and strategies are applicable to every career. This introductory course is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop an understanding of how businesses communicate their products, services, and new ideas to potential buyers. Students will gain an appreciation of how marketing influences you as a consumer, understand the importance of marketing skills for entrepreneurial success, and learn how ethical marketing helps individuals and firms become and remain successful through practical activities, projects, case studies, and new technology applications. The hands-on nature of this course provides practical skills that can be applied to any sector but is especially suited for people interested in communications, marketing, advertising and design, or other collaborative fields.

Students who find an interest in Marketing 11 are encouraged to register for Marketing 110 (Dual Credit Camosun College Course). 

Developing strong financial literacy skills and experience using accounting methods will help students interested in working with money in any career. This introductory course is designed to provide you with a foundation of skills and knowledge in accounting principles, data and document management and analysis, financial decision making, and interpersonal facilitation. The practical nature of this course provides skills that will help students succeed in business and in their personal lives.

Students who find an interest in Accounting 11 are encouraged to register for Accounting 110 or Economics 103 (Dual Credit Camosun College Courses).