In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment.
Courses Type: Open Preparation
Prerequisite: None
Course Description For BEM1O Grade 9 Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset Online Course
In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment.
BEM1O Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the BEM1O course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Leadership | 25 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset | 25 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Financial Literacy and Budgeting for Entrepreneurs | 25 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Business Communications and Branding | 25 Hours |
| FINAL | Applying Entrepreneurial Skills in Real-World Contexts | 10 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 9 Business Online Course
In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking.