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École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
Business Education

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​ENTREPRE​​​NEURSHIP AND MARKETING 9

​​This course introduces students to the fundamental components involved in the business community. Students will understand the role of the marketing mix and how it can appeal to different segments of the population. The class will engage and prepare students who wish to take future courses in this subject area by increasing their understanding of business-related concepts.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 9

This is an introductory course that is open to students in any grade and is designed to broaden their understanding of computers and applications. Students will enhance their ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which are useful to complete various projects throughout high school and beyond. The class will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate and enhance photos. Students will strengthen their design and logical thinking skills through creating a video game with components such as movement, score, timer, lives, and creating multiple levels. Programming concepts such as sequences, variables, loops, and conditional statements will be explored. If you enjoy a fun, hands-on environment while developing computer skills for school, work, and life, this is the course for you.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MARKETING 10 (Formerly Marketing 11)

This course is designed with the intention to have students not only learn entrepreneurial and marketing concepts but also have the opportunity to apply what they learn by bringing their ideas to fruition. The class will enable students to work together and understand how to use contemporary tools and resources compulsory in developing a business venture; additionally, the students will understand the role of social-responsibility and its importance within the business community.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION 11(Formerly Marketing 12)

​The students in this course will develop a sound understanding of marketing principles and have the opportunity to work within groups and apply their knowledge with hands-opportunities. They will understand the role that marketing plays in their communities and learn about emerging trends within the industry and how it impacts consumers.

ACCOUNTING 11

​This course is an excellent foundation for students who intend to get jobs in the business world, become self-employed or take post- secondary business courses. The course is an introduction to book-keeping and basic accounting concepts. There is also a component which covers the basic structure of the Canadian Economy and a brief look at personal finances. Students who successfully complete this course will have an understanding of the basic accounting cycle, simple business financial statements and how the economy works.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 11 (Formerly Keyboarding 11)

​This course has been developed to meet the needs of students interested in working with computers in a business environment where strong keyboarding skills are required. Students will increase their keyboarding proficiency to an employable level while learning the fundamentals of digital communication through computer software and online applications that they may encounter upon entry into the workforce.

FILM AND TELEVISION 11

​This hands-on course in filmmaking focuses on planning, producing, and recording moving images individually and collaboratively. Students will learn through experience, trial and error, feedback and correction, and questions and answers as they explore moving- image elements, principles of film-making, vocabulary, and industry terms. Students will be encouraged to take creative risks in expressing ideas, meaning, and emotions. No prerequisite course or knowledge is needed.

MEDIA DESIGN 11

​If you like visual arts and computers, this course is for you. Units included in this course: 2D graphics (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator), 2D animation (Adobe Animate), coding (ActionScript 3 or Python), 3D drawing and animation (Blender), and Vector Drawing design for a laser cutter/engraver.

Computer Programming 11

This course is an introduces computer programming for beginners and prepares students for post-secondary computer science courses. The language used in this course is Python. It covers various programming concepts such as variables, input/output, conditional control structures, loops, and functions through the creation of small programs. Writing simple programs helps students develop problem-solving skills and improve their logical thinking abilities. Computer Programming 11 is an ideal course for students interested in pursuing a career in computer science, engineering, general sciences, or business since computer programming is a crucial aspect of these fields.
Recommended Prerequisite: Math 10


Economics 12

This class will introduce students to the underlying concepts that explain what an economy entails and to understanding the important structures in place that lead to successful and sustainable economic growth. The students will also learn how technological changes are increasing growth in the knowledge economy and the job sector.

Film & Television 12

Film & Television 12 aims to expand on previous film-making knowledge by applying moving-image elements, conventions, and skills in an area of personal specialization. Advanced concepts will be explored through pre-production, production, and post- production strategies, techniques, and technologies, including in-depth screenwriting, advanced filming techniques, Premiere Pro editing, advanced visual effects and even studying feature films of cinematic significance. 
Film & Television 11 is recommended as a prerequisite for this course.

Media Design 12

We quickly go through the basics of 2D design and focus on 3D drawing and animation (Blender software). One of the units involves a 3D character design and a 3D print of the character. Students will also have access to a laser cutter/engraver.
Recommended prerequisite: Media Design 11

Computer Programming 12

This course builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in Programming 11. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science and acquire elementary programming skills in a high-level language. They will also be exposed to diverse fields within and applications of computing science. This course will also offer an opportunity to take the SFU CMPT 120 exam.
Prerequisite: Computer Programming 11
Recommended Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 11

Entrepreneurship 12

This course has been designed with the purpose for students to have a global perspective on the ever-fluid business world and then to ‘globalize’ what they learn by applying their knowledge and skills to the local business community. Students will learn how capital is created while being cognizant of the potential risks, challenges, and issues associated with developing a business idea.

Accounting 12

Builds on concepts learned in Accounting 11. Students will be introduced to further accounting procedures as well as how accountants use financial statements for financial analysis. The course also included a component on investing and how the stock market works. This course is ideal for students seeking employment in accounting or pursuing a business program at the post- secondary level.​


École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School

2525 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam BC
V3J 3R8
604-461-5581 604-937-8053 charlesbest@sd43.bc.ca
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