SHSM - Business

What is the SHSM Business Programme?

The Business Specialist High Skills major is designed to provide an opportunity for students to learn skills that will enable them to be successful entrepreneurs in a hands-on learning environment.

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Why get involved?

Are you passionate about business? Want to be engaged in authentic business experiences beyond the classroom? Thinking about a career in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management, Economics, or Information and Communications Technology? The Business SHSM is the answer to these questions and more.

Gain valuable experience in the fields of marketing, accounting and entrepreneurship;

Skillset

The SHSM-Business Program will help students develop:

A sound foundation to learn in General Business
Accounting, Marketing and Entrepreneurialship
Personal management skills
Teamwork skills
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Self-confidence

When can I get started?

Apply in either Grade 10 or 11 to begin the program the following year

Plan your courses so that you have room to take the 6 credit program beginning in either Grade 11 or 12 Program Planning

Requires 4 major credits (one Grade 11 and 2 Grade 12) plus an optional 2 credit Coop placement

Enrollment is limited. If you are interested but have not completed a Request for Information Form (RIF) please do so ASAP by contacting your Guidance Counsellor or SHSM liaison.

How can I get more information?

Visit your School Guidance Counsellor. Your Guidance Counsellor will provide information about: