BUSINESS 
“Business is not just doing deals;
business is having great products, doing great engineering, and providing
tremendous service to customers. Finally, business is a cobweb of human
relationships.” - H. Ross Perot
Why study Business? The majority of high
school graduates will be involved in business in some way, whether they go on
to work in retail or office management, become self-employed, study business or
whether they pursue other studies and later move into a management position.
In any of these circumstances, a background
in business studies will be valuable. However business knowledge is also
extremely useful in your personal life.
“Any informed borrower is simply less
vulnerable to fraud and abuse.” - Alan Greenspan
Research by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants has identified seven attributes that make business
careers attractive to students:
Employment opportunities in business are
expected to continue to increase, especially in the areas of “Management,
business, and financial occupations”, “Sales and related occupations” and
“Office and administrative support”.
“October: This is one of the
particularly dangerous months to invest in stocks. Other dangerous months are
July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August
and February.” - Mark Twain
BUSINESS PREREQUISITE FLOW CHART
BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BTT1OK Information and Communication
Technology in Business, Grade 9, Open
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 business world. Students will develop word processing,
spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website
design skills with an emphasis on business application. Throughout the course,
there is an emphasis on effective electronic research and communication skills
and students will develop transferable skills for use throughout their high
school career.
This course builds a foundation for
further studies in business or computer studies and helps students develop the
business knowledge and skills they will need in their everyday lives.
This course is also offered as an
extended/immersion French course.
Prerequisite: None
BBI2OK Introduction to Business,
Grade 10, Open
This course introduces students to the
world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of
business, including marketing, accounting, information technology, human
resources, and production, and of the importance of ethics and social
responsibility. This course continues to build a foundation for further studies
in business and introduces the students to portfolio-based assessment.
Students will have the opportunity to
network with local area business entrepreneurs, take part in field trips and
participate in DECA marketing and leadership competitions.
Prerequisite: None
BAF3MK Financial Accounting
Fundamentals, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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 current issues and ethics in
accounting.
Students will have the opportunity to
compete in various accounting competitions and financial contests. This course
is strongly recommended for students considering post-secondary business
studies.
Prerequisite: None
BAT4MK Financial Accounting
Principles, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
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 further develops accounting and decision making methods
for assets and introduces accounting for partnerships, corporations, and
sources of financing.
Students will take part in discussions
pertaining to real life business issues and compete in several university
sponsored stock market challenges and provincial accounting contests.
Recommended Prerequisite: BAF3MK
BMI3CK Marketing: Goods, Services,
Events, Grade 11, College Preparation
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.
The course includes a number of local
field trips and exposure to guest speakers from the Kingston area business community.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in local, provincial as well
as international marketing and leadership conferences and competitions
sponsored by DECA, an internationally recognized student marketing association.
Prerequisite: None
BBB4MK International Business
Fundamentals, Grade 12, 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. Students will engage in a number of networking
opportunities with local businesses and take part in provincial business
competitions.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course
in business studies, economics or Canadian and world studies.