The University Preparation 2 Co-op – Business program at Ontario International Secondary School is an advanced, university-focused pathway designed for students preparing for direct entry into business-related university programs. This program builds on foundational knowledge and emphasizes higher-level academic skills, leadership development, and applied business experience through an enhanced Co-op placement.
Students graduate with a strong academic profile, practical experience, and confidence to succeed in university-level business studies.
University Preparation 1 Co-op Business
This course prepares students for the reading, writing, and research demands of university-level studies. Students develop advanced analytical skills, academic writing techniques, and effective communication strategies applicable to business and social science programs.
Students build on foundational accounting knowledge by examining more advanced financial concepts and practices. The course emphasizes financial analysis, interpretation of financial statements, and the role of accounting in business decision-making.
This course focuses on the development of entrepreneurial skills through the creation and evaluation of business ventures. Students learn how to develop business plans, analyze market opportunities, manage risk, and apply strategic thinking to real-world business challenges.
Students examine global business strategies and the challenges of operating in international markets. Topics include trade policies, global competition, cultural considerations, and the strategic decisions businesses make in a global economy.
This course explores advanced marketing concepts with an emphasis on digital tools and strategies. Students analyze consumer behavior, branding, online marketing, and data-driven decision-making in modern business environments.
This course develops leadership and management skills required for effective organizational performance. Students study planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within businesses while examining ethics, human resources, and organizational behavior.
Students learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support informed business decisions. Topics include statistics, probability, data analysis, and the use of quantitative methods in real-world business contexts.
This supervised co-op term provides students with their first structured workplace experience in a business or administrative environment. Students apply classroom learning, develop employability skills, and gain an understanding of professional workplace expectations.
This second co-op term builds on the initial placement experience, allowing students to develop greater confidence and responsibility in the workplace. Students strengthen practical skills, professionalism, and independence while further exploring business career pathways.
By the end of the program, students graduate with strong academic credentials, practical experience, and the skills necessary to succeed in university business studies and future professional careers.
Join a program designed to blend real-world learning with academic excellence—right here at Ontario International Secondary School.
