Exploring Career Choices
Dual Credit - Business Management
Build foundational knowledge of business functions including management, human resources, marketing and finance. Explore options for starting and growing a business, learn the importance of business ethics and social responsibility. Work through the basic steps of building a business plan and career plan.
See example
course outline for more details and
SAIT Dual Credit Handbook further information. Please note that assessment policy is at the discretion of the instructor and may vary.
Program Benefits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still at high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning
- Taught by experienced instructors who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways
- Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
Credits- 5, 30 level CTS
and
3 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades, 11 or 12 as of September 2023 (please note that Grade 10’s can apply for 2nd semester).
- Have a strong interest to explore a career pathway in business management, marketing and entrepreneurship.
- Excited about taking a post-secondary course through an online format
- Pre-requisite/Co-requisite requirements:
- Students should have completed Social Studies 10-1 and have strong communication skills
Considerations
- The course is asynchronous, however, this is a rigorous post-secondary course and students should discuss potential timetable adjustments with their Guidance Counselor.
- Students must submit a personal learning schedule with their application (see application checklist for details). Students should plan for a minimum of
5-8 hours of course work per week.
- Please note this course involves a major group project. Students must be able to coordinate schedules and communicate with their group members regularly.
Program Delivery and Location
This course is delivered Virtually, fully online and the learning is asynchronous:
- Students learn on their own schedule, accessing the lectures and reading materials independently, however
- Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines
Program Dates
- Semester 1 | September to December 2023
How to Apply
Applications for Summer and Fall programming deadlines have passed. Please talk to your home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to start planning for future programs! Winter courses and application deadlines will be posted in mid-June.
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Program Partner
Application Deadline:
Applications for Summer and Fall programming deadlines have passed. Please talk to your home high school Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance Counsellor to start planning for future programs! Winter courses and application deadlines will be posted in mid-June.
