Business Education

Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10

Are you interested in the world of Business? Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10 takes a project‐based approach in covering topics such as economics, finance, and international business in addition to entrepreneurship and marketing while developing a wide range of computer skills that will benefit all students. The course will guide students through basic business concepts towards more specific areas while thinking about the social, ethical, and environmental considerations and developing skills related to critical thinking, graphic design, public presentations, word processing, and web page design. Students will even compete in an online stock market simulation. This course is a great investment in your future and will also lead you to upper level business courses if so desired.

Marketing and Promotions 11

Marketing 11 is a dynamic course designed to put creative and analytical skills to the test. This course provides students with an introduction into the world of marketing and how it affects our daily lives. Technical aspects of marketing will be of focus while providing students as many hands on opportunities to exercise their creativity. Students may also compete in online virtual business marketing simulations focusing on product research, development, sales, and managing a sports and entertainment franchise. Past classes have also spearheaded school‐wide marketing campaigns, as well as developing presentation and public speaking skills. This is an excellent course for those thinking of pursuing business as a career, and pursuing further academic studies in marketing and business at the post‐secondary level.

Entrepreneurship 12

Accounting 11

Are you interested in managing your money effectively, exploring an accounting career, or see a future career in business management? If so, Accounting 11 may be for you. Accounting 11 will not only teach students the fundamentals of accounting and the creation of key accounting documents, but it will also provide valuable personal and employment money management skills that can help land a first job, and assist students in making smart personal financial decisions. This course is an excellent choice for all students with an interest in beginning to explore the business and financial world.

Accounting 12

Accounting 12 is a valuable course for those thinking of pursuing a career and/or further studies in Finance, Business or Commerce. Students will complete all the steps of the accounting cycle culminating in the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Accounting 12 will build on the concepts learned in Accounting 11. Emphasis will be placed on computerized accounting methods using Microsoft Excel. Topics include accounting principles, cash, receivables, and merchandising operations. A practical bookkeeping project will be completed.

Accounting 110 (Dual Credit Camosun College Course)

Recommended Prerequisite: Accounting 11, or Foundations of Math 11, or Pre‐Calculus 11

Students will complete all the steps of the accounting cycle culminating in the preparation and analysis of financial statements. A valuable course for those thinking of pursuing any business related discipline. Emphasis will be placed on computerized accounting methods using Microsoft Excel. Topics include accounting principles, cash, receivables, and merchandising operations. A practical bookkeeping project will be completed. With the full‐time support of a classroom‐teacher at Royal Bay, students will receive credit for both Accounting 12 and first‐year post‐ secondary course credit for Accounting 110. Not only do students receive their first post‐secondary course credit which is also transferable to other colleges and universities, but they also only have to pay a college registration fee – no tuition or textbook fees apply. Assessment: Class work, tests, final project

Final Examination: In Class

Course Fee: Requires a Camosun College Application Fee of $41.82; tuition covered by SD 62. International student fee of $550.

Marketing 110 (Dual Credit Camosun College Course)

Recommended Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 11 or Pre‐Calculus 11

Description: This course provides a basic understanding of Canadian and international marketing structures and techniques including defining and segmenting target markets, using planning and forecasting techniques, analyzing costs and benefits of marketing mixes, interpreting market research data, consumers and consumerism, and industrial market potentials. This course is taught by a Royal Bay marketing teacher in partnership with Camosun College, and students will receive college credits (university‐transferable) for Marketing 110 while also receiving high school credits. This course is a great option for both students who were successful in Marketing 11, and students who have not taken business courses previously.

Assessment: Class work, tests, final project

Final Examination: In Class

Course Fee: Camosun College Application Fee of $41.82; tuition covered by SD 62. International student fee: $550.

NOTE: Students who wish to register for a dual credit course will need to meet with a Careers Teacher for the application package, and will need to meet with an Academic Counselor to ensure their career choice aligns with the dual credit course’s transition pathway. Documentation will need to be provided in the application outlining that the dual credit course is required for the career that the student wishes to pursue.