- Grade 9
Prerequisite: None
Grade: 9 (Open)
Availability: Full-time – All Campuses, Part-time – All Campuses, Private – All campuses, Summer School – Accelerated, Blyth Academy Online
The Ontario Curriculum: Business Studies
Course Overview
Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset is an engaging and comprehensive course that introduces students to the world of business and entrepreneurship. Through a series of carefully designed units, students will explore the fundamental principles of business, develop critical entrepreneurial skills, and gain insights into how businesses operate and grow in the real world. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a dynamic business environment, whether they pursue further studies in business or aspire to become entrepreneurs themselves.
Course Outline
Below is a course outline for the online Grade 9 Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset course offered by Blyth Academy. As the Ontario curriculum is set by the Ontario Ministry of Education, the course and skills learned remain the same whether you take it in person or online.
UNIT ONE
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
In this unit, students will delve into the key characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindset. They will explore various business leadership styles and assess their own entrepreneurial potential by examining the traits that define successful entrepreneurs. Students will also learn about the significant contributions entrepreneurs make to social, economic, and environmental progress, as well as the challenges they face. By the end of the unit, students will have a deeper understanding of how the skills and knowledge they acquire in business can be applied across different career paths.
UNIT TWO
Project Management and Business Skills
This unit focuses on the essential project management skills needed to effectively manage business projects. Students will learn to use project management processes that cover goal-setting, key performance indicators, resource allocation, task delegation, and risk management. They will also explore various digital technologies used in business, analyzing their benefits, limitations, costs, and risks, particularly in the context of online safety and data security. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of different business ownership structures and how financial literacy can enhance their learning in other areas.
UNIT THREE
Business Communications
In this unit, students will develop the skills needed to create effective business communications. They will learn to identify the topic, purpose, and audience for various business texts and choose the appropriate text forms to suit specific needs. Students will also enhance their graphic design and formatting skills using digital tools, ensuring that their business communications are clear, accurate, and visually appealing. By the end of the unit, students will be able to create, revise, and present business texts that effectively support business practices.
UNIT FOUR
Designing, Refining, and Pitching an Entrepreneurial Idea
The final unit of the course is designed to bring together everything students have learned about entrepreneurship. Students will generate and develop ideas for products or services that address market needs, evaluate potential entrepreneurial ventures, and create prototypes. They will refine their concepts through problem-solving, prepare budgets, and explore available entrepreneurial supports. Finally, students will learn how to effectively pitch their ideas to secure support and plan the next steps for their ventures, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process.
Please consult our Frequently Asked Questions Page or the Exam section within your course for more details on final exams and the exam fee. More information can also be found in our Student Handbook.
