Business Studies

Launching and Leading a Business (BEP2O)

Grade: 10
Credits:1.0
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in todays economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
CAD $40.00
$40.00
Admin Fee
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 10
Credits:1.0
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in todays economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production. Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

This course introduces students to the world of business and what is required to be successful, ethical, and responsible in todays economy. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an entrepreneur who knows how to respond to local and global market opportunities. Throughout the course, students will explore and understand the responsibility of managing different functions of a business. This includes accounting, marketing, information and communication technology, financial management, human resources, and production.

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Course Syllabus

1.1   Foundations of Entrepreneurship

1.2   Finding your Leadership Voice

1.3   Turning Plans into Action

1.4   Entrepreneurship in Practice

2.1   Introduction to Market Forces and the Economy

2.2   Competition in the Marketplace

2.3   The Impact of Canada's Trade Relationships on Business and Markets

2.4   Business Structures, Industries and Sustainability

2.5   Market Forces and their Impact on Different Groups

3.1   Developing your Business Idea

3.2   Developing your Marketing Plan

3.3   Introduction to Budgeting and Financial Planning

3.4   The Accounting Profession

3.5   The Role of Management

3.6   Preparing for the Workplace

4.1   Developing your Business Plan

4.2   Assessing your Business Plan

4.3   Enhancing your Business Plan

4.4   Using Digital Tools to Enhance Business Processes

4.5   Putting it all Together

CAD $40.00
$40.00
Admin Fee


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