Jarvis Collegiate Institute

Business Studies Department (416) 393-0140

Assistant Curriculum Leader: Ms McDonald

Program Statement

Introduction to Business

BBI208 (ESL)

Course Teacher: Ms Combe(Office Rm 266)

Times Available: Lunchtime in room 265/266

Course Description

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. This course has been adapted to meet the needs of ESL level 2 students.The emphasis is on essential skills and content that will help newcomers adapt to their new environment, enhance their acquisition of English and/or literacy development, and continue their studies in the subject area or related subjects.

Course Outline

Units / Topics / Suggested Timelines
Unit 1
Business Fundamentals / Economic basics, types of businesses, business ethics and social responsibility, international business / Sept-Nov
Unit 2
Functions of a Business / Production, human resources, management, marketing, accounting, information and communication technology / Jan-Apr
Unit 3
Finance / Income management, banking, investing, credit, / Apr-May
Unit 4
Entrepreneurship / Characteristics and skills, invention and innovation / Dec-Jan

Textbook:Jack Wilson, David Notman, Lorie Guest, Terry G. Murphy. The World of Business, Fifth Edition.Nelson Education Ltd., 2007– text is available in the classroom. PowerPoint Chapter Notesare available in the Jarvis CI pickup folder for use outside the classroom.

Methodology

The business studies program provides rich opportunities for relevant, real-world learning experiences. These experiences reinforce theoretical learning and at the same time provide authentic contexts in which students can apply what they have learned. Business courses focus on the development of knowledge and skills in five critical areas, including:

  • Business Skills: -problem-solving, critical & creative thinking, employability, research & inquiry
  • Communication: -literacy, delivery of presentations, formatting of documents
  • Digital Literacy: -software applications, data management
  • Financial Literacy: -ability to read, analyze, manage & communicate financial information
  • Ethical, Moral & Legal Considerations: -principles & guidelines for ethical business practice, social responsibility, professional standards

Class Expectations

1.Students are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, and participate in class activities.

  1. Students must write all tests on assigned date. If a student knows they will be away on the test date, they must inform their teacher before, to make other arrangements. If a student misses a test due to illness they must provide a doctor’s note.
  2. Teachers will inform students at least one week in advance of due dates of major evaluations. All evaluations will indicate a due date. Students are expected to submit work by the due date. Where students anticipate difficulty in meeting the due date, they are expected to inform their teacher. Students are to anticipate consequences when due dates are not met. With chronic lateness, students may face a penalty of up to 10%. At a certain point, late assignments cannot be accepted and this represents the ultimate deadline. Students are entitled to know the ultimate deadline after they consult with their teacher. As always, teachers have the flexibility to consider extenuating circumstances of individual students.

Evaluation: All evaluations will be weighted according to the achievement categories:

Term Work:Knowledge 25 %,Thinking/Communication/Application 45 %

Summative Evaluation:Culminating Project 30%

Unit / Evaluation Task* / Due Dates / Mark Distribution
1 / Maslow Project
Quiz: Chapter 1
Business Ownership Table
Franchise Project
Ethics Case Analysis
Quiz: Chapters 2 & 3
International Trade Project
Unit Test (Ch 1-4) / Sept - Nov / 70%
2 / Business Employability Skills Project
Quiz: Chapter 6
Brand ID Table
Competing Products Table
Quiz: Chapter 8
Financial Statements Assignment
Unit Test: Chapters 6, 8, 9 / Jan - Apr
3 / Entrepreneur Biography
Famous Canadian Inventor Project
Unit Test: Chapters 10 & 11 / Dec - Jan
4 / Budget Assignment
Savings & Investing Plans Assignment
Quiz: Chapters 12, &13
Cost of Credit Assignment
Quiz: Chapter 14
Unit Test: Chapters 12-15 / April – May
Summative Evaluation / Culminating Activity Project
Topic: Financial Literacy / May - June / 30 %
Final Mark / 100%

*NOTE: Some evaluation components may be altered as needed. Students will be made aware of any changes with an understanding that modifications are in their best interest.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Jarvis Collegiate Institute expects students to be honest and think independently. It is in the best interests of each student to build habits that contribute to genuine academic, personal and social growth. Act with integrity in all situations: when dealing with people, or with research material.

Whether intentional or through ignorance of the rules, acts of academic dishonesty can lead to severe consequences for students. True learning in an intellectually stimulating environment is enhanced when students consistently demonstrate respect for the intellectual property rights of others and adherence to a code of honour in all evaluated activities.