Business Education classes are taught in computer labs. Students are able to utilize technology in solving business problems while developing skills and knowledge in accounting and finance, economics, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

In the computer education classes, students study graphic and website design, traditional and 3D animation, digital photography, and video making, using a variety of modern software applications. Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Blender, and Movie maker. Students also have an opportunity to explore computer programming.

Accounting 11 – MAC–11

This course is designed as an introduction to accounting principles, terminology, and procedures for those seeking entry-level employment or personal finance skills. The focus is on accounting for service and retail businesses. Students will complete several projects using industry standard accounting software (QuickBooks and Excel). As well, students explore professional accounting and finance careers. This hands-on course is recommended for any student wishing to operate their own business, manage their personal finances, or pursue business at the post-secondary level.

Accounting 12 – MACC-12

Foundation Course: Accounting 11

Continuing with the basic Accounting Cycle learned in Accounting 11 (transactions and source documents through adjusted trial balances), Accounting 12 explores accounting for cash, merchandising business, modifying accounting systems and alternative business structures. Accounting 12 provides a huge advantage for students pursuing post-secondary business studies.

Career Life Connections (CLC) 12A – MCLCA12

CLC 12A is a two credit course required by the BC Ministry of Education. This is a mandatory but non-enrolling course which means students are responsible for working with the CLC advisor. The course will commence in the second semester of the Grade 11 year. Students are required to complete a series of assignments and attend online workshops as assigned. The goal is to allow students to gain some personal knowledge around career and future aspirations. This course will prepare students for Career Life Connections 12B and the PMSS CAPSTONE Interview.

Career Life Connections (CLC) 12B – MCLCB12

CLC 12B is a two credit course required by the BC Ministry of Education. This is a continuation of CLC 12A. In this non-enrolling course, students will complete a proposal for their PMSS CAPSTONE Interview. Each student will work with their assigned CLC advisor and come up with a project or area of passion to present. Students must design, assemble, create and present their project to the school community that shows their personal journey and achievements. The PMSS CAPSTONE interviews will be completed by the end of April.

Career Life Education 10 – MCLE-10

Career Life Education (CLE) is intended to expand and/or deepen student exposure to career-life possibilities. This graded course is a graduation requirement for all students in British Columbia. Students will explore, through a series of learning activities, outcomes that are directly relevant to their future personal wellness, living arrangements, financial planning and career path. Career Life Explorations will invite students to consider the impact of their personal and career choices on themselves and others. Students will explore personal development, connections to the community and career and educational life plans.

Career Life Education 10 At Summer School – XAT–10MSB

If you plan on taking Career- Life Education 10 through the Summer Learning Program in July, you should select this course code on your Course Request Sheet to let us know. Selecting this does not register you for the Summer Learning Program. This just lets us know that you will not be taking this course with us.

COL Career Life Education 10 – MCLE-10

This Career-Life Education 10 course is taken online at Port Moody Secondary School. This involves working online from home, as well as up to 50 hours contact hours in a classroom. The classroom time is used for presentations, videos, project work, specific lab use, etc. This is a unique method of curriculum delivery that may match some students’ learning style, but online courses are not for everyone. Please speak to your counselor for further discussion.

Computer Programming 11 – MCMPR11

This course is an introduction to Computer Programming that uses Java, a text-based programming language, for students without prior programming experience. Students should understand that this is an academic elective that requires strong logical and mathematical reasoning skills, and a minimum grade of a B in Pre-Calculus 10 is recommended. We cover data types, control structures, algorithm development, lists, classes, digital logic, and program design with functions.

Computer Programming 12 – MCMPR12

This course follows SFU’s CS 120 (Intro to Computer Science with Python) and is an option for students with prior programming experience in any computer language. Students should understand that this course is fast-paced and requires strong logical and mathematical reasoning skills, and a minimum grade of a B in Pre-Calculus 10 is recommended. We cover data types, control structures, algorithm development, recursion, classes, and program design with functions.

Digital Communications 11 – MDCOM11

This hands-on course prepares students to communicate effectively in our increasingly digital world. From blogs to infographics to websites and graphic design, students will learn to create digital communications that are user-centred, safe, ethical and informative. Students will work with various platforms for presenting, sharing, and soliciting information, including the Adobe Creative Suite, surveys, spreadsheets and Canva web publishing software. Students will examine the impact of social media in global communications and how language has evolved with the internet. This course will also cover skills for emerging professions in digital communications. If you like producing informative content for the web, this course is for you!

Economics 12 – MEC–12

This introductory course will provide students with opportunities to analyze the effects of economic activity on our society, the nation, and the global community, and it will give students a deeper understanding of the principles behind government and social policies. Topics covered include economics systems, competitive markets, the role of government, market failure, personal finance and macroeconomics (inflation, unemployment, economic growth, income equality and monetary and fiscal policies). Simulations, games, and current events are used throughout the course to help students understand economic theories and concepts. Economics 12 is an approved grade 12 course at most post-secondary institutions and is highly recommended for students pursuing post-secondary studies in economics, business, or political science.

IB Economics (SL) 11 – IECS-11
IB Economics (SL) 12 – IECS-12

The IB Economics program requires two courses for Standard Level – IB Economics 11 and 12. IB Economics is available to IB Diploma students to fulfill their Group 3 or possibly Group 6 requirement. Economics is also open to all interested students wanting to learn more about economics or wishing to pursue post-secondary studies in economics or business. As either an IB Diploma student or a Certificate student, individuals will complete the IB assessments and write the IB exam in May of their grade 12 year. Topics include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, and Development Economics. The aims of the IB Economics syllabus are to enable students to: ­

· Develop an understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and concepts and their real-world application ­

· Develop an appreciation of the impact on individuals and societies of economic interactions between nations ­

· Develop an awareness of development issues facing nations as they undergo the process of change. ­

· Develop an appreciation of the impact on individuals and societies of economic interactions between nations ­

· Develop an awareness of development issues facing nations as they undergo the process of change.

Marketing and Promotion 11 – MMAP-11

Do you want to learn to present and market your own business ideas? Do you want to be able to promote yourself in order to get a good job? Maybe you’re an aspiring want to work as an entrepreneur, or want to work in a corporate or retail environment. Marketing 11 is a fun course where you work in teams on creative assignments and develop the skills to promote products and ideas. As well, the course provides an opportunity to develop market research and sales techniques. The main focus of this course is to examine different ways to market a product, with an emphasis on digital marketing strategies to prepare students for our increasingly technological world. To apply and further their learning with hands-on experience, students will have integral roles in the marketing, promotion, and daily operations of our school store.

Tourism 11 – MTRM-11
Tourism 12 – MTRM-12

A thorough introduction to a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and a wide-ranging industry. Throughout this course, we will look at local tourism in British Columbia, national tourism in Canada and international tourism. Students will explore the five core sectors of the tourism industry and learn about opportunities available to pursue work in each. They will also look towards the future, examining trends in the various parts of the industry. Students will have a comprehensive understanding of what the tourism industry is about and how they can get started down a path in the industry.

Work Experience 12A – MWEX-2A

Work Experience 12 provides students with an opportunity to gain practical experience by working a total of 100 hours in a chosen career field. This ministry approved course is the practical component that follows the student’s concentration of career related courses. The in- school component is 20 hours of: job search skills, resume writing, cover letters, application forms, interview skills WorkSafe and Employment Standards. Students will participate in on-line interactive programs which link their aptitudes and skills to appropriate fields of work. This course is available to all grade 11 and 12 students. Please see your counselor for further information.