The University Preparation 1 Co-op – Business program at Ontario International Secondary School is designed to build a strong academic and practical foundation for students planning to pursue university studies in business, commerce, economics, or management. This program combines core university-preparation coursework with a supervised co-operative education (Co-op) placement, allowing students to apply classroom learning in real-world business environments.
Students develop essential skills in communication, critical thinking, mathematics, and business fundamentals while gaining early exposure to professional workplace expectations.
University Preparation 1 Co-op Business
This course focuses on developing strong reading, writing, speaking, and presentation skills required for academic success and professional communication in business contexts. Students learn to analyze texts, write structured reports, and communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of business, including entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and economics. Students explore how businesses operate, identify opportunities, and develop problem-solving and decision-making skills through real-world examples.
Students learn the basic principles of accounting used by businesses to record financial transactions and prepare financial statements. Emphasis is placed on understanding income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow, providing a foundation for future business and finance studies.
This course introduces key marketing concepts, including product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Students examine how businesses identify customer needs and create marketing strategies to promote goods and services in competitive markets.
This course explores the role of international business in the global economy. Students examine global trade, cultural influences, international markets, and the impact of globalization on businesses and consumers.
Students develop digital literacy skills essential for modern business environments. The course focuses on business software, online communication tools, data management, and the effective use of technology to support business operations.
This course introduces leadership concepts and management skills used in organizations. Students explore teamwork, communication, motivation, and ethical decision-making while developing personal leadership and collaboration skills.
This supervised co-op placement allows students to apply classroom learning in a real business or administrative workplace. Students gain practical experience, develop employability skills, and learn professional workplace expectations under teacher and employer supervision.
This program is ideal for students who are planning to pursue university studies in business, commerce, management, or economics and who benefit from experiential, hands-on learning combined with academic instruction.
Join a program designed to blend real-world learning with academic excellence—right here at Ontario International Secondary School.
