COURSE:    Introduction to Business                            CODE:   BBI 2O1 (Open)

CODE;    One

PREREQUESITE:  None                                                   TEXTBOOK:         The World of Business

                                                                                                                Nelson Publishing

                              Replacement Cost: $80.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces students to the world of business. Students will develop an understanding of the functions of business, including accounting, marketing, information and communication 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. Catholic students are encouraged and expected to learn to integrate their understanding of the intrinsic value and dignity of human life, created as we are all in the image and likeness of God, with the sound knowledge and skills required to productively manage the resources of business in an ethical and moral way. 

How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:

Work, and by extension the world of work which is business, is central to our humanity and integral to who we are as Catholics. We believe that God created us to exercise a specific dominion over the resources of the Earth. As such, human persons are both apart from and a part of the production process as we naturally and purposefully participate in God’s unfolding plan. This is a radical concept for cultures rooted in a philosophy of individualism and secular materialism. Land, labour, and capital, the traditionally managed economic factors of production, cannot be treated as simple variables in an equation meant to maximize production. We are directed as Catholics to consider labour (physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual) as a qualitatively different factor. Human beings work to not only produce goods and services but also to express and share their unique gifts in community. Catholic students need to learn to integrate their understanding of the intrinsic value and dignity of human life, created as we all are in the image and likeness of God, with the sound knowledge and skills required to productively manage the resources of business in an ethical and moral way. If we want our students to proclaim the Gospel in any real sense, they must be able to do so in the world as well as in their families and in the Church. Students do not merely participate in the world of business but use it to transform our lives.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Unit	Title	Duration (Days)
1	Business Fundamentals	25
2	Functions of Business	22
3	Finance	21
4	Entrepreneurship	22

EVALUATION: TERM WORK (70%)

Evaluation is designed to determine if the expectations of the course have been met, and to determine student response to the curriculum.  In accordance with the Ministry Guideline, the following is the breakdown in evaluation in this course:

KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING	25%
COMMUNICATION	25%
THINKING	25%
APPLICATION	25%
TOTAL	100%

Evidence of student achievement for evaluation is collected over time from 3 different sources – observations, conversations, and student products (i.e. Tests, quizzes, projects, assignments, presentations electronic research, formal reports, case studies, student-teacher conferences and oral presentations.). Teachers will weigh all evidence of student achievement and will use both mathematical calculations and their professional judgment to determine the student’s report card grade.

EVALUATION:  SUMMATIVE (30%)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY	10%
FINAL EXAM	20%
TOTAL	30%

EVALUATION:  LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
The learning skills and work habits component of this course will be assessed and reported to parents for information only on Provincial Report Card under the following categories:  RESPONSIBILITY, ORGANIZATION, INDEPENDENT WORK, COLLABORATION, INITIATIVE, SELF-REGULATION

        E – Excellent                        G – Good               S – Satisfactory                    N – Needs Improvement

*All aspects of your work are important and are included in your final mark*

CLASSROOM POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Student Expectations: Successful completion of the BBI2O course is dependent on:

ATTENDANCE

·         Arrive to class on time and prepared.  This means always bringing your textbook, notebook,  pen, pencil, and eraser with you.  The student is required to wear the proper uniform and adhere to the school’s code of accepted behaviour.

·         Attendance and Punctuality.  Attendance is a vital part of any course.  Be on time to class!!     Missed material.  It is your responsibility to catch up on any work missed due to illness or school-related absence. This will help to keep you up to date.

PLAGIARISM

·         It is theft to use the words or ideas of any other person as if they were your own, without acknowledging the source.  This applies to any written work or visual source, which includes computers, the Internet, etc.  Cheating on tests, quizzes and exams is also a form of plagiarism.  PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC OFFENCE.  STUDENTS WHO ARE GUILTY OF THIS OFFENCE INVITE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES such as suspension from school.

HOMEWORK

·         Complete all assigned homework. Homework is assigned to assist in your learning. Homework will be checked for completeness and understanding. You are responsible for any missed work due to absence!

NOTEBOOK

·         Notebooks must be kept up-to-date and organized.  Organize your notebook in sections based on the Course Outline.

LATE SUBMISSIONS

·         Late assignments.  An assignment must be handed in the day it is due.  It will be considered late after that time.  A mark reduction of 10% will be applied to all assignments submitted late.    If the assignment is not submitted a mark of zero will be assigned. 

TESTS/MISSED TESTS

·         Students are expected to be present for all tests.

·         If a student knows in advance that he/she will be away for a test, he/she must inform the teacher ahead of time with the valid reason PRIOR to the test date and make alternate arrangements.

·         If a student is away on the day of a test, it is the student’s responsibility, immediately upon his/her return (within 24 hours), to make the necessary arrangements to complete the test.  Until the test is written (within 24 hours), a mark of 0% is recorded.

·         NO test marks will be dropped and NO rewrites will be permitted.

NOTE:  Medical appointments should be made after school hours.

IN ADDITION 

·         I am available if you require extra assistance…please ASK! Additional time can be arranged through mutual agreement with individual students and the teacher.

·         RESPECTFUL interaction is essential for successful completion of this course

·         NO FOOD, DRINKS OR CELLPHONES IN THE CLASSROOM!!!

I have read and understand the above course description.

Student signature                                ____________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature                ____________________________________________________

Date:__________________________                                                          Semester:____________