Business Education
GRADE 8 – 9 COURSES
BE: KEYBOARDING 9
No Prerequisite
This course is designed to develop a mastery of the touch-typing method of keyboarding. The techniques and methods of instruction are primarily focused on typing with speed and accuracy. Skills learned in this course can be applied to all manner of school assignments and home and business endeavours.
GRADE 10 – 12 COURSES
BE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING 10
No Prerequisite
Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 is an introductory business course that will explore entrepreneurial opportunities. We will look at innovation and the basics of product development. There will be a focus on combining the principles of business development with market awareness. The fundamental principles of marketing will therefore comprise a large part of our focus.
BE: ACCOUNTING 11
No Prerequisite
This course is an introduction to basic accounting principles and their application. Students will learn accounting concepts, the use of financial data and presentation and analysis of financial statements. Topics include: balance sheets, income statements, general journal, synoptic journal, ledgers, trial balances, worksheets, and special journals. The course is recommended for those students considering a university business degree or a career in business or finance.
BE: KEYBOARDING 10/11
No Prerequisite
This is a locally developed introductory keyboarding course for students who have never completed a keyboarding course. Touch keyboarding skills will be developed using computer word processing software. As well, students will become familiar with formatting, proofreading and editing of various business documents, including personal resumes.
BE: MARKETING AND PROMOTION 11
No Prerequisite
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of retail marketing. Topics to be covered include: targeting marketing, risk assessment, cultural appropriation, corporate sponsorship, market research, distribution, buying, pricing and promotion. Students will also be involved in the set-up and operation of a retail operation, Palmer Central, within the school. This course would benefit students interested in working in a retail environment.
BE: TOURISM 11
No Prerequisite
This course is an introduction to aspects of the tourism industry, including career skills. Areas to be studied include service, product design and delivery for the life cycle. Various industry sectors will be studied as well as the changing marketplace. Travel agencies will be analyzed and factors that affect and influence tourism will be learnt. Cultural appropriation, sensitivity and etiquette will be studied as it relates to economic and market development. The student will develop hospitality and communication skills appropriate to the tourism industry.
BE: ACCOUNTING 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 11
This course will focus on the application of the principles taught in Accounting 11 using advanced procedures. Students will also become proficient with commonly used accounting software packages to analyze and solve accounting problems and to produce accounting reports. Topics to be covered include: payroll, inventory, 5 journal system, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash control. It is a useful course for students going directly into employment. Students looking to further their study of accounting or those looking to complete a university or college business course are strongly advised to take this course.
BE: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 12
Prerequisite: Math 11
This course is intended for those students who want to pursue post-secondary studies in accounting, finance or business but who do not have a previous accounting course. Students will be introduced to financial concepts and accounting procedures. An overview of the accounting cycle from journalizing and posting through adjustments and financial statements will give students experience in the use of financial data. Financial Accounting also provides students with hands on experience using standard accounting software. It is also a useful course for students considering going directly into employment.
BE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 12
No Prerequisite
This course is aimed at students who may be interested in starting their own business venture. Topics will include recognizing and analyzing potential market opportunities, as well as researching, generating and evaluating ideas to determine the viability of a business venture. Students will be expected to formulate and implement a business plan over the course of the year.
BE: E-COMMERCE 12
Prerequisite: Marketing and Promotion 11
This course is a study of national and international marketing. The focus of the course is on cultural appropriation, best practices, revenue models, e-commerce, cyber-marketing, manufacturing and service industries. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of marketing concepts, operations, and techniques as they apply to domestic and global businesses. The development and evolution of the digital retail environments will be analyzed.