Business Studies

This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the
functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, human
resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social responsibility. This course builds a
foundation for further studies in business and helps students develop the business knowledge and skills
they will need in their everyday lives.

Prerequisite: None

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.

Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the accounting cycle of a service business. Students will use computer
applications software to record business transactions and to prepare financial statements. Students will
also investigate banking and cash management, decision-making, ethical behaviour, and career
opportunities in the field of accounting.

Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the 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.

Prerequisite: None

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.

Prerequisite: None

This course prepares students for the digital environment. Using a hands-on approach, students will
further develop information and communication technology skills through the use of common business
software applications. The concept and operation of e-business will be explored, and students will design
and create an e-business website. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for success in
the workplace and/or postsecondary studies.

Prerequisite: None

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.

Prerequisite: Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

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.

Prerequisite: None

ONLINE: This course provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply entrepreneurial skills
through the creation of a venture plan that capitalizes on the potential of e-commerce. Students will
research and identify an opportunity for a venture. They will then complete the components of a venture
plan that includes a website.

Prerequisite: None

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.

Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their information and communication
technology skills while working in a team environment. Through a project-based approach, students will
have opportunities to integrate common business software applications and apply multimedia techniques.
Students will further develop their understanding of electronic business and e-commerce environments.
The skills acquired in this course will prepare students for success in postsecondary studies and in their
future careers. This course takes place in a computer lab.

Prerequisite: Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open

This course provides students with the opportunity to further develop essential workplace skills in
information and communication technology while working in a team environment. Using a project-based
approach, students will focus on integrating software applications and applying multimedia software
features. Students will expand their understanding of electronic business and e-commerce environments
and workplace ethics. This course will prepare students for a successful transition from secondary school
to the workplace.

Prerequisite: Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open