Did you know
that . . .
90% of all careers
directly involve
some form of
business?
St. Joseph Business
Students . . .
Compete in the
Junior Achievement
Banks In Action Program
Traveled to Alaska & New
York for Junior Achievement
Participated at the FBLA Fall
National Conference Buffalo
2007 & Washington D.C. 2008
Attended 2009 & 2010
Impact National
Entrepreneurship Conference
Have committed to
volunteering & raising funds
for Dr. Simone’s Canadian
Food for Children, The Credit
Valley Hospital Foundation &
ShareLife
Are Members of the
St. Joseph Investors of
Tomorrow Chapter
Attend the Annual
IDEAOPOLIS Innovation
Conference
& Chartered Accountants
No Limits Conference
Are able to network with
guest speakers from industry
and more!
Grade 12
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Grade 12, University/College Preparation (BAT4M1)
This course emphasizes 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. Prerequisite: Introduction. to Financial Accounting, Grade
11, University/College Preparation
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: VENTURE PLANNING IN AN ELECTRONIC AGE
Grade 12, College Preparation (BDV4C1)
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply
entrepreneurial skills through the creation of a venture plan that capitalizes on the
potential of e-commerce. Students will research and identify an opportunity for a
venture. They will then complete the components of a venture plan that includes a
website. Prerequisites: None
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS
Grade 12, University/College Preparation (BBB4M1)
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. Recommended: Any university, university/college, or college preparation
course in business studies or Canadian and world studies
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Grade 12, University/College Preparation (BOH4M1)
This course focuses on ways in which organizations deal with issues affecting their
competitiveness in a changing technological and global business environment.
Recommended: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in
business studies or Canadian and world studies
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: BECOMING A MANAGER
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation (BOG4E1)
This course helps students prepare for managerial positions in their future careers.
Students will focus on the development of core skills required to become a successful
manager, including operations management, inventory control, marketing, financial
planning, scheduling, and communication. Students will also explore the management
challenges of hiring, training, and motivating employees, and complying with legal
requirements. Prerequisites: None
BUILDING FINANCIAL SECURITY– PERSONAL FINANCE
Grade 12, University (IDC4U3)
This course investigates personal financial management, capital markets and ways in
which capital is acquired. Students will use diverse information skills, resources, and
technologies to gather information related to a variety of Canadian and international
financial institutions, investigate the conceptual and mathematical foundations of
increasing net worth, and examine investment in the stock market. They will also
analyze investment products offered by the major financial institutions. Students will
learn the practical skills required to thoroughly analyze personal investment choices
and learn to solve problems through theoretical investigation and case studies.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in business
studies or Canadian and world studies
ANALYZING CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES,
Grade 12, University (CIA4U1)
This course investigates the nature of the competitive global economy and explores
how individuals and societies can gain the information they need to make appropriate
economic decisions. Students will learn about the principles of microeconomics and
macroeconomics, apply economic models and concepts to interpret economic
information, assess the validity of statistics, and investigate marketplace dynamics.
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in business
studies or Canadian and world studies
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurial
Studies
Information
Communication
Technology
International
Business
THE BUSINESS
SCHOOL @
ST. JOSEPH S.S.
BUSINESS
STUDIES
Introduction to
Business
Marketing
Personal Finance
Business Leadership:
Management Studies
Retail & Services
Marketing
Course Selection
Guide
2012
Grades 9-12
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS ASSOCIATION
@ ST. JOSEPH
Business = Employ
Ability
 Do you want to enroll in courses that can provide you with the transferable skills
important for any job and help you work towards a rewarding career? Then
consider taking a business course or two!
In the Business Department, our courses are about:
Real Life Skills
Real Life Situations
 Communication
 Personal Finance
 Computer Skills
 Investing
 Research Skills
 Banking
 Team Work
 Job Preparation
Dufferin-Peel Business Certificate
Successful completion of 6 required courses will earn you a Business Certificate
upon graduation. At least 4 courses must be coded within the Business discipline
(i.e. BTT, BDI etc.) In addition, the following courses may also be eligible:
Grade 11/12 Economics (CIE3M / CIA4U), Grade 12 Building Financial
Security: Personal Finance (IDC4U3) or a Cooperative Education Credit.
Grade 11
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
Grade 11, University/College Preparation (BAF3M1)
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of
accounting, with emphasis on accounting procedures used in service and
merchandising businesses.
Prerequisite: None
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: THE VENTURE
Grade 11, College Preparation (BDI3C1)
This course focuses on ways in which entrepreneurs recognize opportunities,
generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures. Students will
learn about values, traits and skills most often associated with successful
entrepreneurial activity.
Prerequisite: None
MARKETING: GOODS, SERVICES & EVENTS
Grade 11, College Preparation (BMI3C1)
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of marketing, with an emphasis
on in-depth analysis of the influence of changes in the economy and global
marketplace, trends and issues, and the impact of technology. Students will also
develop a company and present a marketing plan for a specific product.
Prerequisite: None
MARKETING: RETAIL & SERVICES
Grade 11, Workplace Preparation (BMX3E1)
This course focuses on developing knowledge and applying skills in the context of
retail and services marketing.
Prerequisite: None
Grades 9 & 10
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS
Grade 9, Open (BTT1O1) & Grade 10, Open (BTT2O1)
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. This course will assist students in future courses by
giving them the skills to create professional documents and presentations.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Grade 9, Open (BBI1O1) & Grade 10 Open (BBI2O1)
This course introduces students to the world of business, including the concepts,
functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in the
twenty-first century on a local, national, and/or international scale. Students will also
learn concepts and skills related to personal finance, entrepreneurship, and
international business.
St. Joseph
Business
Teachers
Mr. J. Da Costa
Department Head
Mrs. A. Barrile
Mrs. L. Minichillo
Mr. A. Simeone
Mr. G. Sztuka
Mrs. N. Vinante
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
Grade 11, Open (BTA3O1)
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the information
technology skills and knowledge required in a business. Students will learn about
electronic business, and explore occupations. Students will have the option to
work towards their MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Certification.
Prerequisite: None
ECONOMICS: THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE ECONOMY
Grade 11, University/College (CIE3M1)
This course explores elements of the Canadian economic system that will help
students make informed decisions about how to use resources to satisfy wants
and needs. Students will use economic concepts and models, as well as methods
of economic inquiry, to analyze the choices they will make during their lives as
consumers, contributors, and citizens in a mixed economy.
Prerequisite: None (Grade 10 Canadian History in the Twentieth Century,
Academic or Applied)
ST. JOSEPH