Applied Commerce & Technology Education Certificate Program (ACE)

Purpose

Applied Commerce & Technology Education (ACE) (formerly known as Business and Technology Education) consists of an optional cluster of courses for high school students interested in pursuing a career in a commerce related field, such as economics, entrepreneurship, business, marketing, technology, or finance. Each of the individual courses is an excellent option for any student wanting to understand more about their role in our global economy. These course offerings in the ACE area allow students to develop the skills needed to be effective business leaders, innovators, citizens, consumers, and employees.


Skills you need for your Future..

Skills you need for your Future of Work business, academics, everyday life, and employment such as: problem solving, critical thinking, creativity/innovation, collaboration, communication, independent thinking, professional behaviour and comportment. Develop skills and knowledge that will help you be competitive in the global economy. Prepare for post-secondary in Business.


Applied Commerce Technology Education Certificate

Take any combination of the following courses with a minimum of 8 credit hours to qualify for the certificate.

Courses Offered in 2020/21 Grade Department Credit

ICT 1 9 Computer Sciences .5

ICT 2 9 Computer Sciences .5

Digital Design & Animation Level 1 9 Industrial Arts .5

Graphics Design 9 Industrial Arts .5

Graphics Design 10 Industrial Arts 1

Entrepreneurship 10 Applied Commerce 1

Digital Picture/ Desktop Publishing (Yearbook) 10/11 Industrial Arts .5

Digital Design & Animation Level 2 11 Industrial Arts 1

Digital Design & Animation Level 3 12 Industrial Arts 1

Drafting & Design 11 Industrial Arts 1

Drafting & Design 12 Industrial Arts 1

Interactive Websites 11 Computer Sciences .5

Retailing Perspectives (school store) 11 Applied Commerce 1

Accounting Essentials 11 Applied Commerce 1

Web Design 11 Computer Sciences .5

Accounting Systems 12 Applied Commerce 1

Economics 12 Social Studies 1

Law 12 Social Studies 1

Marketing and Digital Commerce 12 Applied Commerce 1

Career Development (Grade 11 & 12) 11/12 Applied Commerce 2

Community Service Credit (volunteer credit) 12 Applied Commerce 1

Credit for Employment 11/12 Applied Commerce 1