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COURSES

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."

Warren Buffet, Business Tycon, Investor & Philanthropist

Grade 9

BEM101: BUILDING THE ENTREPRENURIAL MINDSET

In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking.

Grade 10

BEP201: LAUNCHING AND LEADING A BUSINESS

This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in today’s economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production.

IDC 201: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS IN THE CHANGING WORLD

This course introduces students to computer programming. Students will plan and write simple computer programs by applying fundamental programming concepts, and learn to create clear and maintainable internal documentation. They will also learn to manage a computer by studying hardware configurations, software selection, operating system functions, networking, and safe computing practices. Students will also investigate the social impact of computer technologies, and develop an understanding of environmental and ethical issues related to the use of computers.

Grade 11

BAF 3M1: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Accounting is the language of business. It is difficult to imagine an organization or an individual that is not affected in some way by accounting. From the local corner store to the world’s largest corporation, businesses use accounting to organize, understand, and communicate all aspects of their financial position. Ultimately, it is this understanding that helps people make wise business decisions. The integration of information technology and accounting software throughout the accounting curriculum will help prepare students for today’s business environment. Students who learn not only the fundamentals of accounting, but how to think and apply that knowledge, will have the confidence to integrate accounting principles and practices into their work in a wide spectrum of careers.

BDI 3C1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP - THE VENTURE

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 school-based or student-run business. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs.

BMI 3C1: MARKETING: GOODS, SERVICES AND EVENTS

Marketing is more than just advertising, and identifying what the customer wants; marketing encompasses a range of business activities, including purchasing, selling, distribution, customer service, marketing research, and promotion, as well as advertising. In the language of marketing, the term product includes goods, services, and events. The information age, informed consumers, and the global marketplace have changed the tactics and strategies employed by today’s diverse types of business, both for-profit and non-profit. Students will examine how branding, product positioning, and target marketing form part of a business’s dynamic marketing plan. In addition, students will identify the potential for employment in the complex world of marketing.

ICS 3U1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

Grade 12

BAT 4M1: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

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 expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

BBB 4M1: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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.

BOH 4M1: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP - MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

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 are also emphasized.

ICS 4U1: COMPUTER SCIENCE

This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field

IDC4U1: FINANCIAL SECURITIES & PERSONAL FINANCE

"One can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of financial information available. There is no one “holy grail” of financial information.

This course provides an introduction into personal financial management and dives into the world of securities, exploring stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments that form the backbone of global financial systems. Students will learn the fundamental principles of investing, risk management, and portfolio construction. They will also gain practical knowledge about budgeting, saving, credit management, and long-term financial planning to enhance their personal financial literacy. Through real-world case studies, interactive activities, simulations, role-plays, and talks from banking/finance professionals, students will develop the analytical skills necessary to make informed decisions in both the global financial landscape and their own financial lives.

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