St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Business
Course:
Introduction to Business, Grade 10 Open
Course Code: BBI2O1
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 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
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Business
Fundamentals
Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social
responsibility, human solidarity and the common good (CGE1d)
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others (CGE2c)
Functions of a
Business
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems (CGE3c)
Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical,
socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society (CGE3f)
Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills. (CGE4f)
Works effectively as an interdependent team member. (CGE5a)
Respects the environment and uses resources wisely (CGE7i)
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
10%
20%