Business and Computers
Information Technology in Business
Introduction to Information Technology in Business, Grade 9, Open BTT1O
This course introduces students to use of information technology in a business environment. Students will learn how to use information technology in a work environment, perform electronic research, communicate electronically, and use common business software. They will also explore possible future occupations in information technology.
Prerequisite: None
Information Technology Applications in Business, Grade 11, Open BTA3O
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the information technology skills and knowledge required in a business. Students will learn about the information technology work environment, use industry-standard software, conduct electronic research, investigate electronic business, and explore occupations and postsecondary programs that require information technology skills.
Prerequisite: None
Information Technology in Business, Grade 12, College Preparation BTX4C
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop further the information technology knowledge and skills needed in the business world. Students will develop their understanding of electronic business environments, improve their skills in electronic research and in using business application software in the preparation of business documents, manage information, and apply project team management strategies.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Applications in Business, Grade 11, Open
Computer and Information Science
Computer and Information Science, Grade 10, Open TIK2O
This course introduces students to computer science concepts. Students will learn about the stages in software design; the fundamental programming constructs of sequence, selection and repetition; the functions of internal and external computer components; the relationship among networks, operating systems, and application software and their uses; and how programming languages evolve. Students will also develop an awareness of computer-related careers.
Prerequisite: None
Computer and Information Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation ICS3M
This course helps students examine computer science concepts. Students will outline stages in software development, define standard control and data structures, identify on- and off-line resources, explain the functions of basic computer components, and develop programming and problem-solving skills by using operating systems and implementing defined practices. As well as identifying careers in computer science, students will develop an understanding of the ethical use of computers and the impact of emergent technologies on society.
Prerequisite: None
Computer and Information Science, Grade 12, University/College Preparation ICS4M
This course helps students use programming and software engineering principles to design and develop algorithms and programs. Students will use software development and diagnostic tools, implement data structures and algorithms, and use file management techniques in project settings. They will also develop an understanding of the ethics of computer use and the impact of information technology on the community, and will explore postsecondary education and career paths in computer science.
Prerequisite: Computer and Information Science, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Accounting
Introduction to Financial Accounting, Grade 11, University/College Preparation BAF3M
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting, with emphasis on accounting procedures used in service and merchandising businesses. 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 and globalization on accounting procedures and the role of the accountant.
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Accounting, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation BAI3E
This course introduces students to the use of accounting in business. Students will study various types of businesses and business ownership, and ways in which accounting procedures are applied in the different types of businesses with regard to recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and analyzing the process of cash management. They will learn about risks related to credit sales and about the collection of debts, and will use accounting software.
Prerequisite: None
Principles of Financial Accounting, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BAT4M
This course emphasizes study of accounting principles related to financial statements. Students will learn about ways in which information in these statements is used in making business decisions, and about the effects on financial statements using different methods of inventory valuation and adjusting and reversing entries. Students will also study various means of financing a business and ways in which the strength of a corporation can be determined through the reading of its annual report. Prerequisite: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Accounting for a Small Business, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation BAN4E
This course expands upon the fundamentals of accounting introduced in the Grade 11 course by examining each component of the accounting cycle, with emphasis on practical application. Students will learn how accounting is practiced in the workplace by acquiring an understanding of payroll systems, inventory, specialized journals, subsidiary ledgers, sales taxes, and cash management, and will use accounting software programs.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Accounting, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
Introduction to Business, Grade 10, Open BBI2O
This course introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts, function and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the twenty-first century on a local, national and/or international scale. Students will also learn concepts and skills related to personal finance, entrepreneurship, and international business.
Prerequisite: None
Entrepreneurial Studies
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies, Grade 11, College Preparation BDI3C
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 personal goals by satisfying the needs of others. Students will learn about values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurial activity.
Prerequisite: None
Entrepreneurial Studies: Venture Planning, Grade 12, College Preparation BDV4C
This course focuses on the application of entrepreneurial characteristics and skills. Students will learn how to develop a venture plan. In making the plan, they will consider available resources, analyze the potential market base, identify legal requirements and available financing, evaluate all aspects of the plan, and identify the management skills and technology that would be required in carrying out their plan. Prerequisite: Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies, Grade 11, College Preparation
Marketing
Introduction to Marketing, Grade 11, College Preparation BMI3C
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of marketing, with an emphasis on in-depth analysis of the influence of changes in the economy and global marketplace, trends and issues, and the impact of technology. Students will analyze the buying patterns of various consumers and the effect of marketing strategies, and will engage in marketing research. Students will also develop and present a marketing plan for a specific project.
Prerequisite: None
Organizational Studies
Organizational Studies: Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BOH4M
This course focuses on ways in which organizations deal with issues affecting their competitiveness in a changing technological and global business environment. Students will analyze various leadership techniques and study various issues such as ethics in business, social responsibility, management of group dynamics, uses of information technology, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and globalization. Students will also investigate the management of a diverse workforce within an organization and the importance of strategic planning.
Prerequisite: Any University/College, or College Preparation course in Business Studies or Canadian and World Studies LAW
Law
Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, University/College Preparation CLU3M
This course explores legal issues that directly affect students' lives. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of Canada's legal system and learn how to analyze legal issues. They will also be given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation CLU3E
This course explores elements of Canadian law that are relevant to students as they prepare to enter the labour force. Students will learn to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to express and defend their opinions in a variety of ways. Practical experience and active learning strategies will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied
Canadian and International Law, Grade 12, University Preparation CLN4U
This course explores elements of Canadian law and the role of law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will learn about the connections between the historical and philosophical sources of law and issues in contemporary society. They will also learn to analyze legal issues, conduct independent research, and communicate the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Prerequisite: Any University or University/College Preparation course in Canadian and World Studies. English, or Social Sciences and Humanities.