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.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Course Syllabus
Unit 1: Business fundamentals
Lesson 1: Economic basics
Lesson 2: Types of businesses
Lesson 3: Business ethics and social responsibility
Lesson 4: Introduction to international business
Lesson 5: Canada's trading partners
Unit 2: Functions of a business
Lesson 6: Production
Lesson 7: Human resources
Lesson 8: Management
Lesson 9: Accounting: The balance sheet
Lesson 10: Accounting: The income statement
Unit 3: Marketing, information technology, and entrepreneurship
Lesson 11: Introduction to marketing
Lesson 12: Marketing research, advertising, and promotion
Lesson 13: Information and communication technology
Lesson 14: Entrepreneurial characteristics and skills
Lesson 15: Inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs
Unit 4: Finance
Lesson 16: Banking
Lesson 17: Investing
Lesson 18: Credit
Lesson 19: Income management
Lesson 20: Financial planning