A.N. Myer Secondary School

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BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

	Business/Computer Science
BTT 1O1		Introduction to Information Technology in Business Grade 9- Open
		This course introduces students to the use of information technology in the business environment. Students will learn how to use information technology in a work environment, perform electronic research, communicate electronically, and use common business software. They will also explore possible future occupations in information technology. This course will prepare students for a world of business and communication that relies increasingly on electronic technology, an area also undergoing continuous change. Students will be able to transfer the skills and understanding acquired in this course to activities in other courses and outside of the classroom. They will establish a foundation for using information technology throughout secondary school, and will develop the ability to apply new technologies in their search for employment. A broad understanding of the effects of technology on business will also be developed. Through a variety of activities, students will have opportunities to develop interpersonal skills, to interact with people from the business community and organizations within the school, and to develop a personal portfolio of information technology skills and competencies.
BBI 2O1		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 accounting, marketing, information 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.
TIK2O1		Introduction to Computer and Information Science Grade 10- Open
		This course introduces students to computer science concepts. Students will learn about the stages in software design; the fundamental programming constructs of sequence, selection, and repetition; the functions of internal and external computer components; the relationship among networks, operating systems, and application software and their uses; and how programming languages evolve.
ICS 3M1		Computer and Information Science Grade 11- University / College Preparation
		This course helps students examine computer science concepts. Students outline stages in software development, define standard control and data structures, identify on- and off-line resources, explain the functions of basic computer components, and develop programming and problem-solving skills using operating systems and implementing defined practices. As well as identifying careers in computer science, students develop an understanding of the ethical use of computers and the impact of emergent technologies on society.

BAF 3M1		Introduction to Financial Accounting Grade 11- University / College Preparation
		This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting with emphasis on accounting procedures used in service and merchandising businesses. Students will develop an understanding of the connections between financial analysis, control and decision making in the management of a business, as well as the effects of technology and globalization on accounting procedures and the role of the accountant.
BMI 3C1		Introduction to Marketing 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 market research, develop marketing strategies, and produce a marketing plan for a product of their choice
BDI 3C1		Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies Grade 11- College Preparation
		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 that interests them. Through hands-on experiences, students will have opportunities to develop the values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurs.
BBB 4M1		Introduction to International Business 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. PREREQUISITE: Any U, M, or C course in Business Studies, English, or Canadian and Studies.
BOH 4M1		World Studies Business Organizational Studies Grade 12- University/College Preparation
		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 will be emphasized throughout the course. PREREQUISITE: Any U, M, or C course in Business Studies, English, or Canadian and World Studies
BAT 4M1		Principles of Financial Accounting Grade 12- University / College Preparation
		This course emphasizes the study of accounting principles related to financial statements. Students will learn about ways in which information in these statements is used in making business decisions, and about the effects of using different methods of inventory valuation and adjusting and reversing entries on financial statements. Students will also study the various ways of financing a business and ways in which the strength of a corporation can be determined through the reading of its annual report.
IDC 4O1		Sports and Entertainment Marketing Grade 12- Open
		This course emphasizes the development of practical skills and knowledge to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning and present findings to the growing Sports and Entertainment Marketing industry. Students will develop skills in the areas of ethics, consumer research, advertising, public relations/publicity, event marketing, endorsement, sponsorship, product distribution and career opportunities in Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Students will apply the principles and skills derived from the study of Physical Education, Media Studies, Business Marketing and the Social Sciences.

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