Course Offerings:
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Business Certificate
Criteria to be eligible to receive a Business Certificate upon graduation include:
- students must obtain a minimum average of 60% in each certificate bound course
- students must complete 6 Business Studies Credits coded with a “B”
- OR students must complete a minimum of 4 Business Studies Credits coded with a “B”
- AND 2 other credits which can be taken from the following courses:
1 Grade 11 Economics Credit
1 Grade 12 Economics Credit
1 Interdisciplinary Business Credit
1 Business Related Cooperative Education Credit
This criteria is in effect for Business students who entered Grade 9 in 2008 and will graduate after 2011.
Links to Ministry Documents and Internet Resources
The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10 Business Studies: www.edu.gov.on.ca
The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12: www.edu.gov.on.ca
Curriculum Services Canada: WWW.curriculum.org
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants: www.cica.org
Society of Management Accountants of Canada: www.cma-canada.org
Certified General Accountants: www.cga-canada.org
Brampton Board of Trade : www.bramptonbot.com
Canadian Business: www.canadianbusiness.com
BTT 10 – Introduction to Information Technology in Business
This course introduces students to the use of information technology in a 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.
BBI 10 - Introduction to Business
This first course in business is developed as a survey designed to help students understand and cope with the bewildering array of information they face as they begin to relate and learn about business and its importance to their lives. The functions of operating a business such as marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, and information management are introduced by first focussing on the concept of markets and then further developed by exploring the role of the entrepreneur and skills practised by management. The course then moves from the concept of economics to the concept of finance. First the need to use personal financial products to meet individual and family goals is examined and then the similar but different financial needs of the business enterprise are studied. The course ends where it starts with a focus on markets, this time from a global perspective. The vast opportunities and complex challenges posed by international trade and cultural diversity are explored.
BAF 3M – Introduction to Financial Accounting
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting, with emphasis on accounting procedures used in service and merchandising businesses. Students develop an understanding of the connections between financial analysis, control, and ethical 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.
Introduction to Accounting – BAI 3E
This course introduces students to the use of accounting in business. Students study various types of businesses and business ownership, and the accounting procedures that are applied to each. Specifically, students record transactions, prepare financial statements, and analyse the process of cash management. They also examine the risks related to credit sales and the collection of debts. As well, students use accounting software.
BDI 3C - Introduction to Entrepreunerial Studies –
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies is designed to foster the entrepreneurial spirit in students and encourage them to pursue any interest they may have in that area. Students will start by examining entrepreneurial skills and characteristics required to become successful independently or as part of a larger organization. Next, students will explore the concept of recognizing an opportunity and developing it into an idea that can be transformed into a venture. All of the resources required will be examined including marketing, accounting, and human resources. The course will culminate with the creation of a venture plan drawing together all of the concepts that were learned throughout the course.
BTA 30 – Information technology Applications in Business
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the information technology skills and knowledge required in a business. Students learn about the information technology work environment, use industry-standard software, conduct electronic research, investigate electronic business, and explore occupations and postsecondary programs that require information technology skills.
BMI 3C – Introduction to Marketing
This business course explores the fundamentals of marketing by defining its nature and scope.
Specifically, students examine consumer consumption patterns and motivation, as well as the major factors that play a role in identifying consumer, industrial, and institutional target markets. Furthermore, students study how market research, the analysis of change in the economy, and the global market place play key roles in the segmenting of markets. Also, there is an examination of current environmental, international, and technological trends. Students analyse how the aforementioned concepts impact a company’s positioning, pricing, distribution, and promotional strategies in light of an extremely competitive environment. This course enables students to apply the theory covered, by embracing the strategic aspects of marketing in their final culminating project. This activity allows students to utilize the different tools of marketing to properly position and develop a marketing plan for their product.
CIE 3M – The Individual and the Economy
Students who study economics develop an understanding of different economic systems and institutions, both in Canada and throughout the global economy. A knowledge and understanding of economics helps students appraise when markets are best able to serve the public interest, and when collective or government action is necessary. An examination of how markets, prices, and governments influence economic decision-making is used to assess economic issues and choices from an ethical perspective, which must be made as derived from the Catholic tradition. Applying economic theory to current issues and situations provides students with an opportunity to develop thinking, inquiry, and communication skills. Students use economic concepts and models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyse
the choices they make as they live their lives as consumers, contributors, and citizens in a mixed economy. This course equips students for further study of economics at the university or college level.
BAT 4M1 – Principles of Financial Accounting
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.
BDV 4C1 – Entrepreneurial Studies: Venture Planning
This course focuses on the application of entrepreneurial characteristics and skills. Students will learn how to develop a venture plan. In making the plan, they will consider available resources, analyse the potential market base, identify legal requirements and available financing, evaluate all aspects of the plan, and identify the management skills and technology that would be required in carrying out their plan.
BBB 4M1 – Introduction to International Business
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.
CIA 4U1 – Analysing Current Economic Issues
This course explores the choices that individuals and societies make about the use of resources in a competitive global economy. Students will use economic concepts and models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyse current economic issues and make informed economic choices based on their analysis.