Business Studies

Entrepreneurship: Social Media Marketing

In today’s rapidly evolving world, social media has changed the way we communicate and the way we do business. This course provides students an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of social media marketing, analyze how marketers capitalize on the digital landscape and potential of e-commerce, prepare a social media marketing plan, and understand social media analytics to help you find out what’s important to track.

Social media, done well, will help you stand out from the crowd in your future studies and career!

Guidance Message
This course will show in ASPEN as Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age.

CREDIT: 1
TYPE: College
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: None

W – Information and Communication Technology in the Workplace, Grade 12, Workplace BTX4EI

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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Workplace
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: BTA3OI – O – Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open

C- Information and Communication Technology: Multimedia Solutions, Grade 12, College Preparation BTX4CI

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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: College
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: BTA3OI – O – Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment, Grade 11, Open

U/C – Financial Accounting Principles, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BAT4MI

This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for post secondary 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. Are you considering a post-secondary business program? Is a future in finance a possibility for you? Did you enjoy learning about introductory accounting and want to take your understanding to the next level? This course is designed to get you ready for a post-secondary business program. Your knowledge will be expanded to include corporate finance in this course. Your financial analysis and decision making skills will be enhanced while comparing corporate annual reports for companies such as Manulife, Apple and Royal Bank. Computer applications will again be used frequently. Biz @ Rez…it pays!
COURSE NOTE: This entire course is designed to enhance your ‘financial literacy’ skills and a wide range of financial literacy concepts are covered in depth throughout the course.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: BAF3MI – U/C – Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

U/C – International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BBB4MI

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. Never thought about trade and globalization? Just think what our lives would be like if we didn’t buy or sell to other countries! What do businesses have to consider when selling to another culture? Are you curious as to how businesses market their products around the world? How DO McDonalds and Nike do it! What has to be changed; what stays the same? Do you enjoy learning about different countries? What would you have to deal with if YOU worked in a different country? We’ll search the net often to find the similarities and differences that businesses have to know and consider.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 12

U/C – Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College Preparation BOH4MI

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. “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Are you up to the challenge of inspiring others to thrive in our global economy? Develop the skills that will take you to the top.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 12

U – Analyzing Current Economic Issues, University (Dual Credit) CIA4UI

This course examines current Canadian and international economic issues, developments, policies, and practices from diverse perspectives. Students will explore the decisions that individuals and institutions,including governments, make in response to economic issues such as globalization, trade agreements, economic inequalities, regulation, and public spending. Students will apply the concepts of economic thinking and the economic inquiry process, as well as economic models and theories, to investigate, and develop informed opinions about, economic trade-offs, growth, and sustainability and related economic issues.
The WCDSB has an Advanced Standing agreement with Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) that will allow students taking CIA4UI, to receive a transfer credit in EC120 (Introduction to Microeconomics) at WLU, if they meet the established criteria. Note: a transfer credit in EC120 cannot be used to satisfy requirements for professional accounting designations. Contact the Business or Guidance department for more information.
COURSE NOTE: This is not a Business course and therefore does not count toward the group 2 compulsory credit.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University
GRADE: 12