BUSINESS STUDIES

HRE33 - Living as Christians in a Changing World

HDCH Perspective: This locally developed course helps students acquire a foundation for understanding the world by way of a Christian worldview. They will acquire a better understanding of themselves; of the conflicting forces within a pluralistic, secular society; and of God’s purpose for them as Christian believers in this world. Students will begin to evaluate ideas, values, and actions against the standard of biblical principles, and learn what it looks like to live according to that pattern. This course is therefore designed to confront students with the current prevailing society, and to invite them to positive Christian living in that society.

ACCOUNTING

BAI3E - Accounting Essentials

Ministry Course Description: This course introduces students to the accounting cycle of a service business. Students will use computer applications software to record business transactions and to prepare financial statements. Students will also investigate banking and cash management, decision making, ethical behaviour, and career opportunities in the field of accounting.

HDCH Perspective: This course benefits the student and supports the goals of Christian education. God calls us to live our lives with integrity. The application of basic accounting principles helps us to be honest and fair and helps us to be accountable to one another in our financial dealings. We strive to be good stewards and faithful servants and cultivate positive relationships in our personal financial activities, business activities, government dealings, and in our role as an employee and/or employer. Accounting can help us sort out how we should live in these areas.

BAF3M - Financial Accounting Fundamentals

Ministry Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and procedures of accounting. Students will develop financial analysis and decision-making 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, ethics, and current issues in accounting.

HDCH Perspective: This course benefits the student and supports the goals of Christian education. God calls us to live our lives with integrity. The application of basic accounting principles helps us to be honest and fair and helps us to be accountable to one another in our financial dealings. We strive to be good stewards and faithful servants and cultivate positive relationships in our personal financial activities, business activities, government dealings, and in our role as an employee and/or employer. Accounting can help us sort out how we should live in these areas.

BAT4M - Financial Accounting Principles *Prerequisite: BAF3M

Ministry Course Description: 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 expands students’ knowledge of sources of financing, further develops accounting methods for assets, and introduces accounting for partnerships and corporations.

HDCH Perspective: This course benefits the student and supports the goals of Christian education. Given that the accounting theories and skills are presented within a Christian context, emphasis is placed on procedures and decision-making that reflects spiritual values. God calls us to live our lives with integrity. We strive to be good stewards and faithful servants and cultivate positive relationships in our personal financial activities, business activities, government dealings, and in our role as an employee and / or employer. Accounting can help us sort out how we should live in these areas.

BDP3O – Entrepreneurship: The Enterprising Person

Ministry Course Description: This course examines the importance of enterprising employees in today’s changing business environment. Students will learn about the skills and attributes of enterprising employees, the distinguishing features of their work environments, and the challenges and rewards of becoming an enterprising person. Students will also have an opportunity to demonstrate and develop enterprising skills by planning and organizing a school or community event.

HDCH Perspective: Our community has many self-employed people involved in small- and medium-sized businesses. The Enterprising Person is a course that examines the importance of continuous learning while on the job. The course begins with being an employee who learns from others around them and ends with taking skills you have acquired to have success in your own venture. Students will discover how being a successful Christian business person can be a very rewarding calling.

BBB4M - International Business Fundamentals *Prerequisite: None

Ministry Course Description: 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 postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.

HDCH Perspective: In this course students will explore the world of international business through investigating trade, globalization, geopolitical issues and logistics. They are reminded that Christians are called to develop their gifts to promote not only their own interests, but to work for the good of others and of God’s kingdom. It is hoped that students will generate an informed Christian response to globalization, development, and cultural and environmental factors within these branches of international business.

COMPUTER STUDIES

ICS3U - Introduction to Computer Science

Ministry Course Description: This course introduces students to computer science. Students will design software independently and as part of a team, using industry-standard programming tools and applying the software development life-cycle model. They will also write and use subprograms within computer programs. Students will develop creative solutions for various types of problems as their understanding of the computing environment grows. They will also explore environmental and ergonomic issues, emerging research in computer science, and global career trends in computer-related fields.

HDCH Perspective: This course will introduce students to computer science and programming using a project based approach. Students will be provided a view on computer science that will allow their view to be shaped as they consider how they can influence software development, identify career directions, consider ethical issues in computer technology, and study the impact of computer technologies on society and culture. Programming in Java, video game development and Robotics will be used to develop their problem-solving skills.

ICS4U - Computer Science *Prerequisite: ICS3U

Ministry Course Description: This course enables students to further develop knowledge and skills in computer science. Students will use modular design principles to create complex and fully documented programs, according to industry standards. Student teams will manage a large software development project, from planning through to project review. Students will also analyse algorithms for effectiveness. They will investigate ethical issues in computing and further explore environmental issues, emerging technologies, areas of research in computer science, and careers in the field.