We offer a variety of Business and Computer Science courses from Grades 9-12. Details pertaining to each course may be found within each Grade level link to the Ontario Curriculum Documents. Please be aware that course selections should always be made with a clear understanding of the prerequisites for specific course and post-secondary goals.
The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 to 12 - Computer Studies
The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10 - Business Studies
The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 - Business Studies
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.
Teachers: Darren Cheng: darren.cheng2@tdsb.on.ca Kevin D'Souza: kevin.d'souza@tdsb.on.ca
This course introduces students to computer programming concepts and practices. Students will write and test computer programs, using various problem-solving strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of program design and apply a software development life-cycle model to a software development project. Students will also learn about computer environments and systems, and explore environmental issues related to computers, safe computing practices, emerging technologies, and postsecondary opportunities in computer-related fields.
Teachers: Darren Cheng: darren.cheng2@tdsb.on.ca Kevin D'Souza: kevin.d'souza@tdsb.on.ca
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 ethics and current issues in accounting.
Teachers: David Simmons: david.simmon@tdsb.on.ca
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.
Teachers: Joseph Brush: joseph.brush@tdsb.on.ca
Cooperative Education is a great opportunity for students to integrate academic study with hands-on experience in business and industry. Students may choose to earn either 2 or 4 Cooperative Education credits per semester, while developing skills as they transition from school to their chosen career.
Cooperative Education placements vary from semester to semester and are tailored to student interests and career paths. In the past students have enjoyed placements at hospitals, community centres, banks, law firms, account offices, and the military.
Teachers:
Jo-Ann D'Sylva: jo-ann.D'Sylva@tdsb.on.ca and Sandra Brum-Posthumus : sandra.brum-posthumus@tdsb.on.ca