Business activity affects the daily lives of all Canadians as they work, spend, save, invest, travel,
and play. It influences jobs, incomes, and opportunities for personal enterprise. Business has a
significant effect on the standard of living and quality of life of Canadians, and on the environment in which they live and which future generations will inherit. Eventually, all students will
encounter the world of business, whether they work in urban or rural areas.They must be prepared to engage in business activity with confidence and competence.Young people need to
understand how business functions, the role it plays in our society, the opportunities it generates, the skills it requires, and the impact it can have on their own lives and on society, today
and in the future.
The business studies program will build a strong foundation for those who wish to move on
to further study and training in specialized areas such as management, international business,
marketing, accounting, information and communication technology, or entrepreneurship. It
will also provide practical skills for those who wish to move directly into the workplace.
Engaging in the world of business involves studying individuals, communities, and organizations,
assessing their needs and problems, and generating solutions. Business studies draws upon facts,
concepts, and processes from many other fields of study. For example, close links exist between
marketing and communications, accounting and mathematics, entrepreneurial studies and technology, international business and world studies, and management and studies of society and
human nature. Furthermore, knowledge and skills related to information and communication
technology are relevant across all disciplines. Students will be able to apply what they learn in
other subject areas to their study of business, as well as to transfer the knowledge and skills they
acquire in business studies to their work in other areas.
Business studies provides students with a new, practical context for many of the subjects they
studied at the elementary level, including mathematics, science and technology, language, and
social studies. It helps students to recognize the relevance of these subjects as they are applied
in the world of business – for example, in the study of individuals and diverse communities; in helping people with their needs, challenges, and problems; and in creating products and
services that help to improve the quality of life.
Business studies clearly demonstrates how a variety of areas of study can be combined in productive activity that affects the lives of millions of people. Courses in this discipline provide
knowledge and skills that can help students make a successful transition to post-secondary
education, training programs, and the workplace.The business studies program, introduced
in Grades 9 and 10, prepares students to apply their education to real-world challenges,
experiences, and opportunities.
BEP2O: Launching & Leading A Business,
Grade 10 (Open)
(Note: this course is an accessible elective for Grade 9 Students)
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, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production.
Prerequisite: None
BMI3C: Marketing - Goods, Services, Events.
Grade 11
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
BOH4M: Business Leadership,
Grade 12, (University/College Preparation)
The Business Leadership course will allow students to explore how managers function in organizations and take on the challenge of generating solutions in order to solve problems. The course allows students to explore the roles, responsibilities, skills, and functions of management. Students will learn the factors that encourage effective leadership practices. Emphasis throughout the course will be placed on the importance of ethics and social responsibility in the corporate world. Students will learn how to communicate effectively for business purposes. The course will address 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 responsibilities are also emphasized.
Prerequisite: None
BBB4M: International Business Fundamentals,
Grade 12, (University/College Preparation)
The world has become a global marketplace. Large volumes of goods, services, ideas, money,
and technology are transported throughout the world, affecting the lives of millions of people
in the process. Today, virtually every aspect of economic activity is influenced by international
business. As students explore the world of business and the opportunities and challenges that it
presents, it is vital that they do so with an appreciation of the impact of the global marketplace
and international trade. Through the course, students will develop a fundamental understanding of the global economy. They will come to appreciate the impact that international business
can have on their lives and communities today and on the careers and opportunities they are
considering for the future. Through the course, students will develop a broader and deeper
understanding of international issues and concerns and begin to develop an informed awareness
of those issues directly affecting their future careers.
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 post-secondary
programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: None
HIP4O: Personal Life Management
This course focuses on preparing students for living independently and working
successfully with others. Students will learn to manage their personal resources to
meet their basic needs for food, clothing, and housing. They will also learn about
their personal, legal, and financial responsibilities and develop and apply interpersonal
skills in order to make wise and responsible personal and occupational choices. Students
will apply research and inquiry skills while investigating topics related to personal
life management. The course emphasizes the achievement of expectations through
practical experiences.
Prerequisite: None