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Courses Offered in Business Studies

Business Studies Teachers

Mr. Hudson ACL craig.hudson@tdsb.on.ca

IDC3O1 Personal Finance, Grade 11

BMI3C1 Introduction to Marketing, Grade 11

Ms. Antoniadis antonia.antoniadis@tdsb.on.ca

BAF3M1 Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11

BAT4M1 Financial Accounting Principals, Grade 12

Ms. Moghaddam minoo.moghaddam@tdsb.on.ca

BEP2O1 Launching and Leading a Business, Grade 10

Mr. Watson blake.watson@tdsb.on.ca

BEP2O1 Launching and Leading a Business, Grade 10

BOH4M1 Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, Garde 12

Mr. Honywill andrew.honywill@tdsb.on.ca

BEM1O1 Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset, Grade 9

BBB4M1 International Business, Grade 12

BEM - CREATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL 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.

BEP - 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
HUMAN RESOURCES
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
PRODUCTION

BMI - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING

This course all of the different aspects that are involved in bringing a product or service to its prospective target market. These include, but are not limited to:

LOGISTICS
ADVERTISING
PRODUCT DESIGN and DIFFERENTIATION
EFFECTIVE PACKAGING
IDENTIFYING MARKET TRENDS

The major project sees the student, and their partners, develop a prototype of a product, create a marketing plan for its creation and distribution, design and create an effective "package" for the product or service, and create both a commercial and a print advertisement for its promotion.

BAF - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS

BAF ( Grade 11 Accounting )

Grade 11 Accounting introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Throughout the course, students will develop the kinds of financial analysis and decision-making skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Through the various units of this course, students will: acquire an understanding of computerized accounting and financial analysis; learn how to process accounts for both service and merchandise-based businesses, as well as develop an understanding of current ethical issues in the field of accounting. Students will develop an understanding of the connections between financial analysis, control and decision making in the management of a business, as well as the effects of technology on accounting procedures and the role of the accountant.

BAT - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

BAT ( Grade 12 Accounting )

Grade 12 Accounting introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for post-secondary 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 student’s knowledge of sources of ﬁnancing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

BBB INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS

This course covers all the aspects of a business that must be taken into consideration when a Canadian company wants to take a domestic product or service into the international market. These include, but are not limited to the following topics:

Geographical Considerations
Economy ( Labour Force / Government Regulations /
Cultural Differences ( Business Etiquette / Perception / Language / Religion )
World and Target Market Economics
Marketing ( Advertising / Channels of Communication /Positioning / Product Design and Modification )
Social Responsibility / Ethics
International Trade Agreements / Local Trade Agreements
Logistics ( Methods of Distribution / Resource Availability )
Politics and Local Governance

The final project for this course is based on the exploration of all the factors that need to be taken into consideration when expanding an existing Canadian product to a foreign market. Students will present their findings to the class using both presentation software and an in person group oral presentation. Below are links to one highly successful groups script for their presentation and their power-point.

BOH - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP

This course provides an excellent foundation for those students that aspire to someday join the corporate world as an executive, or plan to someday launch their own business. It also provides the basis for the various projects that they will undertake at the university level no matter what discipline they plan to pursue.

Planning and Control
Organizing
Motivation
Leading·
Strategy

Students will have the opportunity to put the theories and strategies learned in class through a project based, and global competency project by undertaking such projects as Mental Health Week, and Graduation. Their organization is the YM Youth leaders run entirely by them!

Follow the link to check out our students work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws5gKYiu-RU

https://ymci2021grad.wixsite.com/grad

@YM.YOUTHLEADERS

IDC4U SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

Sport and Entertainment Marketing (IDC4U) is designed to provide students with an in-depth introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of marketing within the evolving sports and entertainment space.

Integrating elements from English, Business, and Physical Education curricula, Sport and Entertainment Marketing offers a comprehensive exploration of marketing strategies, management techniques, and their real-world applications across both amateur and professional sports and entertainment events.

Students will examine ethical considerations, consumer research, and legal issues, alongside core topics such as consumer behaviour, product development, and event marketing.

Through a combination of individual and collaborative projects, students will engage with current industry issues, conduct research into real-world scenarios, and explore diverse career paths within sports and entertainment marketing.

Emphasis will be placed on cultivating advanced skills in communication, research, critical thinking, and decision-making, thereby equipping students for success in post-secondary studies and future careers in business and sports marketing.

For questions about Business courses please email craig.hudson@tdsb.on.ca

BUSINESS CLUBS

Business Council

Business Council is a group of dedicated and passionate individuals who believe practical business knowledge and experience prepare you for your future. Our mission is to promote a business mindset by developing real-life, functional skills through school-wide events. From discussing the latest news in the world of business, competing in stock market challenges, and hosting guest speakers from McKinsey, RBC, and Northeastern, Business Council fosters an environment where you can explore different business facets. So, join Business Council, and invest in something more than a club. Invest in an experience.

DECA

DECA consists of a group of highly motivated students who compete in the annual business competition. The club helps members develop leadership, communication and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences. In addition, it teaches students about the business world, with events ranging from marketing to finance.

UFO Universal Finance Organization

We offer a wide variety of learning materials to help you learn about the world of finance. From videos to articles, learn anywhere, anytime.

FINANCE FUNDAMENTALS

We have content to educate students in finance starting from the basics. Feel inexperienced? You’ve come to the right place. Browse our articles and quickly expand your arsenal of financial literacy.

INVESTING

The world of investing is often seen as an intimidating place for students. However, with our guidance, we hope to break down that wall and show them just how easy it is to start. Refer to our articles on investing stocks to learn about one of the most effective ways to begin.

FOR YOU

Here, we will help construct a road-map for your future in finance. By analyzing different university programs and careers in finance, we hope to ease the anxiety behind making the right decisions. We also provide tips and tricks on personal finance so that you are prepared and ready for what is about to come.

https://www.ufinanceorg.com/

Junior Achievement

Whether you want to pursue a career in business or not, Junior Achievement (JA) is one of the best programs you can get involved in during high school. The JA program provides students with unique real-world experiences while creating and running a company. If you are interested in networking, marketing, finance, or just making friends, this experience will, without a doubt, be a lot of fun. The JA program will open your eyes to the potential that you, as students, have to build your careers in the business world. You will not regret signing up for JA... plus, it looks good on university applications!

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