SRSS Handbook 2012_13.pdf - Steinbach Regional Secondary ...
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mastered basic accounting procedures and will<br />
begin critical thinking processes of application,<br />
analysis, synthesis and evaluation of financial<br />
information. Assignments will be done primarily<br />
on Microsoft Excel 2010 and Simply Accounting<br />
2010 software.<br />
Economics<br />
ECO40S<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 0360-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest<br />
Events in our world are dominated by moneyrelated<br />
issues.<br />
This course is an introduction to economics,<br />
covering the concepts of scarcity, economic<br />
systems, supply and demand, the role of the Bank<br />
of Canada and government, spending in the<br />
economy, the business cycle, and international<br />
trade. Through games and simulations, students<br />
will learn about the stock market and the economic<br />
role of investing. Students will investigate the<br />
conditions that encourage or discourage trade<br />
among individuals, businesses and countries.<br />
Basic laws related to supply and demand will be<br />
studied to develop an understanding of how these<br />
affect the political and economic life of a country.<br />
Students will be participating in regular<br />
discussions and debates regarding Canadian and<br />
global events, learning about the economic basis<br />
behind these events.<br />
Law<br />
LAW40B<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 0580-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest<br />
The purpose of this course is to help students<br />
gain an understanding of Canadian law, and<br />
develop an appreciation for a fascinating and<br />
complex system. In the course we will cover<br />
topics such as: Why we need laws, the<br />
differences between moral issues and legal<br />
issues, Criminal law and Civil law (lawsuits).<br />
During this course you will have ample<br />
opportunity to discuss and analyze legal issues<br />
and real cases. The course has ample<br />
opportunities for experiential learning such as a<br />
mock trial and a field trip to the Winnipeg Law<br />
Courts.<br />
Office Procedures<br />
ADO40B<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 0690-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: ADS 30B<br />
This course has been designed to assist<br />
students to prepare themselves for the transition<br />
to the work force. Issues such as skills and<br />
values and attitudes towards work, business and<br />
one's colleagues are explored. Training in<br />
various areas including human relations,<br />
customer service, meetings, research skills and<br />
written and oral communication will be stressed<br />
and practiced. Work experience is a<br />
fundamental element of this course. Each<br />
student is required to gain 20 hours of work<br />
experience at one or more office settings.<br />
Office Administration<br />
ADA40B<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 1274-40S Credit: 1<br />
Preferred: ADS 30B<br />
This course builds upon the learning from<br />
Business courses. Students are expected to<br />
participate in business simulations and<br />
presentations using the Microsoft Office Suite.<br />
Students will integrate the software packages to<br />
automate office tasks. Students will also<br />
participate in a variety of business community<br />
related projects. Students will also learn how to<br />
effectively communicate with other office<br />
personnel through written, electronic, and verbal<br />
media.<br />
Computer Communications WCC40B<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 0820-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: ADS 30B<br />
This course is designed to provide students with<br />
advanced word processing skills. Students will<br />
be capable of creating advanced tables with<br />
calculations, perform macros, create extensive<br />
mail merges, and customize word to suit the<br />
needs of the office. Students will also be<br />
expected to transcribe documents using digital<br />
transcription machines and to proofread large<br />
documents with 100% accuracy. Students will<br />
achieve these goals through a variety of<br />
business simulations and through a variety of<br />
business community related projects.<br />
Management<br />
MKM40B<br />
Dept. of Ed. Code 1251-40S Credit: 1<br />
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest<br />
Management 40B introduces the student to<br />
leadership principles and management concepts<br />
such as communicating, business ethics, conflict<br />
resolution, and concepts used to manage<br />
employees. Emphasis will be placed on the<br />
following four areas of management: planning,<br />
organizing, leading and controlling. The course<br />
will focus particularly on learning how to manage<br />
employees, to work with supervisors, and most<br />
importantly, on learning how to develop and<br />
maintain positive employee relations. Serious<br />
commitment as demonstrated through<br />
achievement and performance will be rewarded<br />
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