Neil McNeil High School Business Studies Department
Introduction to Business (Open)
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.
Introduction to Information Technology in Business (Open)
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, and communicate electronically and use common business software.
Information Technology Applications in Business, Grade 11 (Open)
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the information technology skills and knowledge required in a business. Students will learn about the information technology work environment, use industry-standard software, conduct electronic research, investigate electronic business, and explore occupations and postsecondary programs that require information technology skills.
Introduction to Financial Accounting, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting, with emphasis on accounting procedures used in service and merchandising businesses. Students will develop an understanding of the connections between financial analysis, control, and decision making in the management of a business, as well as the effects of technology and globalization on accounting procedures and the role of the accountant.
Introduction to Marketing, Grade 11, College Preparation
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 analyse the buying patterns of various consumers and the effect of marketing strategies, and will engage in marketing research. Students will also develop and present a marketing plan for a specific product.
Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
This course explores legal issues that directly affect students’ lives. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of Canada’s legal system and learn how to analyse legal issues. They will also be given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Analysing Current Economic Issues, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course explores the choices that individuals and societies make about the use of resources in a competitive global economy. Students will use economic concepts and models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyse current economic issues and make informed economic choices based on their analysis.
Canadian and International Law, Grade 12, University Preparation
This course explores elements of Canadian law and the role of law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will learn about the connections between the historical and philosophical sources of law and issues in contemporary society. They will also learn to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and communicate the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Organizational Studies: Managing a Small Business, Grade 12, Workplace
This course focuses on the core skills and concepts required to manage a small business.
Students will deal with various aspects of operations management, such as inventory, marketing, financial issues, communication, and human resources. Students will also explore the challenges facing small businesses, including hiring and training, motivating employees, and complying with legal requirements.
Principles of Financial Accounting, Grade 12, University/College Preparation
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, and about the effects on financial statements of using different methods in inventory valuation and adjusting and reversing entries. Students will also study various means of financing a business and ways in which the strength of a corporation can be determined through the reading of its annual report.