Introduction to Business 9/10 (MADEM10)

Introduction to Business 9/10 (MADEM10) is a great place to start for students who are interested in learning more about the world of business. Students will learn important communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills that they can apply to the world around them. By analyzing the characteristics of a diverse set of inspiring entrepreneurs, popular products, and various business models, students will explore the rationale behind numerous important business decisions. They will be able to identify criteria for success, intended impacts (ethical and environmental), as well as potential constraints in several business fields including marketing and entrepreneurship, finance, economics, and accounting. Students will be given a chance to learn about investing and participate in a stock market simulation with Junior Achievement’s Investment Strategies program.

Accounting 11 (MAC--11)

Accounting 11 aims to provide students with an introduction to what the world of accounting is all about. Students will be able to explore different career opportunities in the accounting industry while learning important accounting principles. During the year, students will learn about the function and purpose of accounting, how to create financial statements through analyzing and recording transactions and making required adjustments.

Marketing and Promotion 11 (MMAP-11)

Enter the world of marketing and promotion by understanding the mind of a consumer while balancing the goals and missions of a business. Marketing and Promotion 11 aims to provide students with hands-on experiences both inside and outside of the classroom to understand and learn the importance of marketing concepts like the 4 P’s (Product, Place, Price, and Place), branding, social media marketing, and more! Students will experience what is required to launch a successful marketing campaign and understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different promotional strategies used. Through the assessment of target markets and market research, students will design appealing brand strategies catered to their ideal customer; explaining how to effectively support customer needs, wants, and demands.

Accounting 12 (MACC-12)

Strongly recommended: Accounting 11

Accounting 12 is a second-year accounting course that provides students with the opportunity to apply learned knowledge from Accounting 11 in projects and various case studies. Building on the foundational skills learned in Accounting 11, students will learn about the basic types of business operations and determine the income statement for a merchandising company. Different inventory methods will be explored as well, such as payroll accounting and special journal systems. In preparation for the future, students will be given an opportunity to learn how to analyze existing businesses through the lens of accounting.

Entrepreneurship & E-Commerce 12 (MENT-12)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundation required to be a successful business owner. Students will be given the opportunity to create their own business while applying the concepts learned in class. Students explore the traits required to be an entrepreneur and the evaluation and identification of important business decisions. Several projects in this class will involve learning outside of the classroom and students must be prepared to embrace the opportunities to seek advice and assistance from individuals in the community. Students will learn how to perform consumer analysis on products, services, and the environment to develop a holistic business plan. With the vast amount of technology available, the power of the Internet has played a huge role in the creation, development, and sustainability of a business. Students will be provided with the opportunity to witness and understand the importance of the Internet and its significance to the success of a business.