Information and Communication Technology in Business, Grade 9, Open
Prerequisite: None Diploma Area: Business Studies BTT10
This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a
foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word
processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the
course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues
related to the impact of information and communication technology.
This course is available to both Grade 9 and Grade 10 students but students may only enrol in it once and earn one credit for it.
Introduction to Business, Grade 10, Open
Prerequisite: None Diploma Area: Business Studies BBI20
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.
Since this course may also be coded as BBI1O, students who have already completed BBI10 may not enrol in it.
ACCOUNTING Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: None Diploma Area: Business Studies BAF3M
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.
This course serves as the prerequisite for Grade 12, Principles of Financial Accounting, University/College preparation.
Financial Accounting Principles, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: BAF3M, Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation Diploma Area: Business Studies BAT4M
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.
ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES Entrepreneurship: The Venture, Grade 11, College Preparation
Prerequisite: None Diploma Area: Business Studies 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 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.
This course serves as the prerequisite for Grade 12, Entrepreneurial Studies: Venture Planning, College Preparation
Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age, Grade 12, College Preparation
Prerequisite: None Diploma Area: Business Studies BDV4C
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.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information and Communication Technology : The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None Diploma Area: Business Studies BTA30
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.
This course serves as the prerequisite for Grade 12, Information Technology in Business, College Preparation and Workplace
Preparation.
Information and Communication Technology: Multimedia Solutions, Grade 12, College Preparation
Prerequisite: BTA3O, Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open Diploma Area: Business Studies BTX4C
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.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Any university/college or college preparation course in Business Studies, English, or Canadian and World
Studies. Diploma Area: Business Studies BBB4M
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.
