Welcome to Business!

Business students selling festive items at The Bear Nook

Welcome to the GBDSS Business Studies Department!

We believe that by far, the best proof is through experience. As such, we aim to provide students with many hands-on opportunities for their learning.

Students get to practice their new business and financial skills by connecting with real life experiences. These may change from year to year, but to name a few, students might:

Help run our school store - The Bear Nook
Connect with local businesses
Help create, market and sell yearbook
Plan and run our annual spring vendor show

Business Courses

GRADES 9 & 10

Information & Communication Technology - BTT1O or 2O

Students are introduced to the world of technology as it relates to the world of work & business. Digital literacy skills are a must-have in today's world. Highlights of the course include word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design.

Introduction to Business - BBI1O or 2O

Students are introduced to the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, human resources, finance and production. Ethics & social responsibility are also highlights of the course.

GRADES 11 & 12

Marketing - BMI3C

Students examine how trends, issues, global economic changes, and information technology influence consumer buying habits, and will engage in market research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product, service or event of their choice.

Entrepreneurship - BDI3C

As entrepreneurs, students will recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures, including preparing a business plan. They will develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs.

Accounting - BAF3M or 4M

Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making skills by learning fundamental accounting principles and working through the accounting cycle. Highlights also include the use of today's more popular accounting software programs and ethics in accounting.

International Business - BBB4M

Students will explore the economic relationships that Canada has developed with other nations, and the impact of these relationships on productivity, prices, and variety of goods. Career opportunities in the area of international business are also explored.

Business Management - BOH4M

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 are also emphasized.

*Course offerings may change from year to year

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