Overview
Economic education provides students with the skills to deal effectively with the persistent question – how should I use my limited resources (e.g., time, money) to meet my virtually unlimited needs and wants? As students explore the ways in which this question can be answered, they develop a deep understanding of the concepts such as opportunity cost, absolute and comparative advantage, competition, and innovation. The courses comprising economic education enable students to contextualize their economic knowledge and skills and apply them to their daily lives. Students are then better equipped to achieve their personal goals and participate fully in the economy.
The focus of course in Economic Education explore the following themes:
- consumerism
- economics
- entrepreneurship
- financial literacy
Business Enterprise 1100
This course introduces students to foundational concepts in business, economics, and entrepreneurship. It provides a foundation for students to address their career goals, special interests and personal development.
Topics for inquiry include:
- Communications
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Small Business
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Consumer Studies 1202
This course is an introduction to consumer affairs. It helps students become rational and effective consumers and provides them with skills in research and critical thinking, relative to the marketplace.
Topics for inquiry include:
- needs versus wants
- organizational features of Canadian business
- effective consumer purchasing
- management of personal resources
- consumer protection
- corporate citizenship
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Entrepreneurship 3209
This course introduces students to the idea of entrepreneurship and enables them to better understand its role in society. Through the use of real world examples, students are required to think creatively, evaluate ideas, and apply entrepreneurial thinking to develop a sustainable response to a community need.
Topics for inquiry include:
- Fundamental Concepts in Business
- Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
- Creating a Venture
- Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Studies 1201 / Sciences humaines 1231
This course is designed to meet the academic needs of the majority of students. It is highly recommended for students considering a university program in areas such as the arts, business, education, law and police studies as it provides exposure to foundational content and skills.
This course introduces students to (i) citizenship and civics in a Canadian context, and (ii) microeconomics and macroeconomics.
- Power, Privilege, & Active Citizenship
- Human Rights
- Canada’s Political System
- Canadian Law
- Economic Decision-making
- Demand and Supply
- Specialization and Trade
- Government and the Economy
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Social Studies 1202
This course is designed to provide students with the understandings and critical-thinking skills for students planning to enter into the trades or directly enter the workforce.
- Power, Privilege, & Active Citizenship
- Human Rights
- Canada’s Political System
- Canadian Law
- Economic Decision-making
- Demand and Supply
- Specialization and Trade
- Government and the Economy
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