Information Technology
Software Essentials (5 credits)
Power School Reference: [IT Essentials 10 INF199XA]
In Software Essentials, students develop core software skills necessary to use computers at both Western Canada High School and in their future academic, personal and workplace pursuits. Students learn how to use technology tools such as word processors, presentation, and spreadsheet software to efficiently and effectively simplify tasks, manage information and stay organized. Additionally, students will learn to use some multimedia software. Other software explored include Google Suite, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel other Web 2.0 tools. Students utilize these skills to create a final project tied to Canadian business and entrepreneurship. This course pairs well with Marketing & Management 20 and consists of five modules worth one credit each.
Management & Marketing
Marketing & Management Multilevel (5 credits)
Power School Reference: [Marketing & Mgmt_Multi-level MAMX99X]
In Management & Marketing Multi-level, students examine the role of business and entrepreneurship in a free market economy and the types of business organizations that exist in Canada today. Students then take a deeper look at marketing and leadership and in business success. Students complete course by either planning a venture or building a marketing & re-branding plan for a business of their choice. This course touches on the use of spreadsheets for calculating profit, financial reporting and exploring personal investing. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to follow local, national and international business events affecting 21st century business leaders. If you plan on working in a business, this is a great foundational course to get you thinking like a business person!
Marketing & Management 30 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: Marketing & Management 20 or Multi-level
Power School Reference: [Marketing & Mgmt 30 MAM399X]
In Management & Marketing 30, students expand on business themes introduced in the 20-level course. Students discuss significant business news events from a local, provincial, national and global context while learning about the importance of international trade and how money flows within an economy. Using course theory, case studies, and role play, students explore the importance of Human Resources to business enterprises, the impact of organisational structures on business strategy, the power of leadership and how to keep employees motivated at work. Complete the semester by working on a final group project.
IB Business Management SL
IB Business Management is a robust, content-rich program requiring students to develop writing, research and analytical skills across four major functional areas of business. At the same time, students need to deepen their knowledge of local, national and global business. This course progression change allows for effective delivery of content in the new IB Business Management curriculum; meaningfully builds students skills, knowledge and connections ; and ensures students are properly prepared to write the IB Exam at the end of the program.
Students pursuing IB business courses at Western Canada High School are first enrolled in Marketing & Management Multi-level. At the end of Marketing & Management Multilevel, any student successfully meeting the IB academic response standard and meeting the IB learner profile will be recommended to progress to IB Business Management 20.
Marketing & Management Multilevel (5 credits)
Power School Reference: [Marketing & Mgmt_Multi-level MAMX99X]
In Management & Marketing Multi-level, students examine the role of business and entrepreneurship in a free market economy and the types of business organizations that exist in Canada today. Students then take a deeper look at marketing and leadership and in business success. Students complete course by either planning a venture or building a marketing & re-branding plan for a business of their choice. This course touches on the use of spreadsheets for calculating profit, financial reporting and exploring personal investing. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to follow local, national and international business events affecting 21st century business leaders. If you plan on working in a business, this is a great foundational course to get you thinking like a business person!
IB Business Management 20 (5 credits) - Not offered in 2023-2024
Prerequisite: Marketing & Management 20
Power School Reference: [Business Inter IB BUS20XXH]
In IB Business Management 20, students are introduced to key theories and management tools used by business leaders in strategic decision-making. This foundation course focusses on the overall business organisation environment, human resource management (HRM), and finance. Students analyse, discuss and evaluate current local, national and international business stories and cases using course theory, tools and content. Students will explore themes underpinning the IB Business Management curriculum - creativity, change, ethics & sustainability.
IB Business Management 30 (6 Credits)
Prerequisite: IB Business Management 20
Power School Reference: [Business Adv IB BUS30XXH]
In IB Business Management 30, students expand on skills, knowledge and management tools used by business leaders while exploring new topics such as: Marketing & Sales, Leadership and Operations. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of a business, including: its product offering, management structure and hiring, financial position, production processes, operations, and marketing strategy. Students write Internal Assessment and prepare for IB exam. This is the second of two courses needed to obtain credit in IB Business Management SL. It is intended for students who completed IB Business Management 10 in the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year.
Computing Science
Power School Reference: [Computing Science 10 CSE199X]
In Computer Science 10, students develop skills in the C++ structured programming language, learn basic problem solving techniques, and learn fundamental computer science concepts. This course is paired with Robotics Engineering 10 course and students spend 9 weeks (approx.) in each area exploring foundational skills essential for further studies in engineering and computer science fields. Most Alberta universities accept Computer Science 30 as a science when applying for programs and Computer Science 10 is the entry point to this program.
Computer Science 20 (5 Credits)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 10
Power School Reference: [Computing Science 20 CSE299X]
In Computer Science 20, students continue to develop mastery of computer and programming concepts and switch to the JAVA programming language with hands-on algorithm and program development projects. Students focus on writing computer programs with a heavy emphasis on solving problems. Students will enjoy the relaxed environment of the class while being rigorously challenged with intermediate computer science concepts. These include computer science skills, use of functions, use of arrays and structures, file writing skills, as well as the ability to program in a second language. By the end of this course, students will be proud of their ability to create simple AI programs that can play games such as Wordle, Mastermind, and TextTwist. Strong mathematical and problem solving skills are recommended.
Computer Science 30 (5 Credits)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 20
Power School Reference: [Computing Science 30 CSE399X]
In Computer Science 30, students will continue to develop mastery of advanced concepts of computers and programming using the Java computer language with hands-on algorithm and program development. Students will learn new methods of problem solving and algorithm development. Concepts include Searching and Sorting methods, Object Oriented Programming, Breadth and Depth first search algorithms, Pathfinding algorithms, as well as the ability to program with programmer defined data types in a second language. By the end of the course, students will have assembled a portfolio of projects that will showcase their programming skill. Students completing this course will be situated in a position to have a competitive advantage in university programs in Engineering and Computer Science. Interested students will be able to demonstrate their skills by participating in the University of Waterloo's Canadian Computing Competition.
