TIJ 1O1 – Information and Communication Technology Course Description:
The Business component of TIJ 1O1 introduces students to information and communication technologies in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, database, and presentation software skills. Throughout the nine weeks, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technologies.
Note: This course combines two nine-week sessions: one session through the Business Department and one session through the Technological
Department covering Exploring Technologies. Each nine-week component counts for fifty per cent of the final mark.
Curriculum Strands:
 Software Applications (Word, Access Database, Powerpoint, Photostory, Alice)
 Electronic Communications
 Electronic Research
 Infrastructures
 Ergonomics
 Ethical Issues and On-line Safety
BTT 2O1 – Information and Communication Technology in Business
This course builds on TIJ 1O1 to further students ability to use 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.
Curriculum Strands:

Information Management = Access Database

Software Applications - Word, Excel, Publisher, Web Design

Electronic Communication

Electronic Research and Ethical Issues

Career Opportunities

BBI 2O1 - Introduction to Business
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.
As well as the above, a guest speaker may be brought into class, and students may be expected to attend a fieldtrip to an Ontario business.
Curriculum Strands:

Business Fundamentals

The Role and Functions of Business

Finance

Entrepreneurship and Marketing
BTA 3O1 – Information Technology Applications: The Digital Environment
Course Description/Rationale:
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 post-secondary programs that require information technology skills.
Curriculum Strands:
 The Impact of Information Technology on Business
 Software Applications and Information Management
 Electronic Research and Communication
 Electronic Business
 Preparation for Employment

BDI 3C1 – Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies
Course Description:
This course focuses on ways in which entrepreneurs recognize opportunities, generate ideas, and organize resources to plan successful ventures that enable them to achieve their personal goals by satisfying the needs of others. Students will learn about values, traits, and skills most often associated with successful entrepreneurial activity.
Curriculum Strands:
 Enterprising People and Entrepreneurs
 Ideas and Opportunities
 Organizing Resources
 The Financial Plan
 The Venture Plan
Note: Students who complete their Venture Plan can apply to the Business Advisory Council of Durham’s Summer Company Program to actually receive mentorship and funding to start their business. For additional information please go to: http://www.ontario.ca/Start%20a%20summer%20company%3A%20students
BMI 3CD – Introduction to Marketing Dual Credit
Sinclair Secondary School and Fleming College offer Marketing students the opportunity to earn a High School Credit and the Post-Secondary College
Credit at the same time.
This is an introductory course in Marketing designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the role and function of marketing within an individual firm and throughout the total economy. Students are introduced to the principles and techniques of marketing and its various functional areas. The various marketing strategies utilized in product or service planning and development, pricing, distribution and promotion in response to the needs and wants identified in various markets are explored.
The course is taught by a Fleming professor twice a week that will assess and evaluate students to ensure they meet the requirements to pass and will count towards 85% of their High School grade. A Sinclair business teacher will teach the remaining three days a week to reinforce concepts, deliver additional material and provide guidance and preparation for tests and assignments. When successful, students earn a credit at secondary school and are issued a college transcript. The course will be recognized at college if they choose to attend a program for which the course is a requirement.
In addition to sampling a college course academically, the class will also be visiting Fleming College this semester. They will experience a day of campus life and post-secondary atmosphere. Via REACH, each student will be provided with the course outline, academic responsibilities outline, due dates, required readings and assignment outlines.

BAF3M1 - Accounting Fundamentals, Financial
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decisionmaking skills that will assist them in future studies and/or career opportunities in business. Students will acquire an understanding of accounting for a service and a merchandising business, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and current issues and ethics in accounting.
CLU3M1 - Understanding Canadian Law
This course explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system, and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. Students will use case studies and apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to develop legal reasoning skills and to formulate and communicate informed interpretations of legal issues, and they will develop the ability to advocate for new laws.
BAT4M1 - Accounting Principles, Financial
This course introduces students to advanced accounting principles that will prepare them for postsecondary studies in business. Students will learn about financial statements for various forms of business ownership and how those statements are interpreted in making business decisions. This course further develops accounting methods for assets and introduces accounting for partnerships, corporations, and sources of financing.
PREREQUISITE: BAF3M1 - Accounting Fundamentals, Financial
BBB 4M1 - International Business Fundamentals
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. This course prepares students for post-secondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
BDV4C1 - Entrepreneurship: Venture Planning in an Electronic Age
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. Note: Students who complete their Venture Plan can apply to the Business Advisory Council of Durham’s Summer
Company Program to actually receive mentorship and funding to start their business. For additional information please go to: http://www.ontario.ca/Start%20a%20summer%20company%3A%20students

BOH4M1 - Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning.
Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility will be emphasized throughout the course.
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (SHSM) BOH4M3
As in BOH 4M1, this course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business. Students will analyze the role of a leader in business with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility will be emphasized throughout the course.
Students in the A.I.M.E. High - Business Specialist High Skills Major must take this course. Students will receive certifications in: First Aid, CPR, WHMIS,
Counterfeit Detection, Service Excellence and one or more of Ergonomics, Management and Leadership and Summer Company Programming. Students will work on their contextualized learning activities, career planning, work experience and reach ahead activities.
Note: A separate application form for the High Skills Major must be completed and returned with option selection form. This specialty course has a fee of $300.00 (may be subsidized by Ministry Grants) and a DECA Membership Fee of $30.00.

CLN4C1 - Legal Studies
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career that requires an understanding of law. Students will explore the importance of law, analysing contemporary legal issues and their impact. They will investigate requirements for various law-related careers as well as legal responsibilities in the workplace. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to investigate the role of law in a changing society and will develop conflict-resolution skills needed for negotiation.
CLN4U1 - Canadian and International Law,
This course explores a range of contemporary legal issues and how they are addressed in both Canadian and international law.
Students will develop their understanding of the principles of Canadian and international law when exploring rights and freedoms within the context of topics such as religion, security, cyberspace, immigration, crimes against humanity, and environmental protection. Students will apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process when investigating these issues in both Canadian and international contexts, and they will develop legal reasoning skills and an understanding of conflict resolution in the area of international law.