Westlane Business Specialized

High Skills Major

Why choose a Business SHSM?
It offers an experiential education program with a business focus. Business Specialist High Skills Major students will
engage in learning and experiences that will be an asset for a future in business and related fields.

Who would be interested in the program?

Students who:
have successfully completed grade 10
are passionate about business studies
are looking to be engaged in authentic business experiences beyond the classroom
want to make more informed career decisions and ultimately be better prepared for their post-secondary
goals
want to further develop employability skills in business

What is involved in the Business SHSM?

Students will take a minimum of four Business courses taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12.
Grade 11:
1 or 2 major business credits are chosen in year one
of the program. Your destination (i.e. apprenticeship,
workplace, college, university) will affect which
courses you select.
BAF 3M
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
BDI 3C
Entrepreneurship: The Venture
BTA 3O
ICT: The Digital Environment
BMI 3C
Marketing: Goods, Services, Events
CLU 3M
Understanding Canadian Law
TGJ 3M
Communications Technology
TGJ30
Comm Tech: Broadcast & print

Grade 12 :
Two or three major business credits are chosen in year two of
the program.

BAT 4M
BOH 4M
IDC 4O
BBB 4M
CLN 4U
TGJ4M
TGJ4O

Financial Accounting Principles

Business Leadership: Management
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
International Business Fundamentals
Canadian & International Law
Communications Technology
Comm Tech: Digital Imagery and Web design

All Business SHSM students will complete:

A minimum of four (4) Business courses

Contextualized Business units in both English and Math
Certifications recognized by the business sector (ie. WHMIS and Management training)
A two credit cooperative education component
Job twin or job shadow in the business field

Upon completion and graduation:

Students will receive a red seal on their secondary school diploma

A record which outlines their achievements and certifications

To register and for more information:

Contact Westlane Secondary School Student Services or Mrs. Dove at 905-356-2401

Additional Information:
Applying to the SHSM Business program does not limit student choices should they wish to pursue other academic interests (eg. science, arts, physical
education)
It offers multiple pathways to all four post-secondary destinations the workplace, apprenticeship, college or university. The SHSM Program will
address the needs of all students in their pursuit of careers or jobs in the business world.
Students have opportunities to explore a wide variety of different aspects of business. SHSM also allows for experiential learning through unique
experiences such as meeting with local entrepreneurs, participating in the DECA program, applying for Summer Company, taking part in numerous offcampus activities and visiting post-secondary business institutions, such as Niagara College and Brock University.
Students will develop leadership, management, teamwork, and problem solving skills with this unique experience. Ultimately, students will attain the
credits, skills, and knowledge that is critical in the field of Business. The SHSM Program helps students better prepare for life in a changing world.

Careers in Business Potential Co-op Placement Opportunities

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Hardware, Lumber, and Building Materials Retailer
Parts Technician
Special Events Coordinator

UNIVERSITY
Executive Assistant
Professional Occupation in Business
Financial and Investment Analyst
Services
Financial Auditor and Accountant
Human Resources
Mathematician, Statistician Actuary
Social Policy Researcher
Program Officer Specialist in Securities Management Consultant
Agent Investment Dealer, and Broker

COLLEGE
Accounting and Related Clerk
Personnel Clerk
Administrative Clerk
Professional in Business Service
Administrative Officer
Purchasing Agent and Officer
Assessor, Valuator, and Appraiser
Retail and Wholesale Buyer
Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial
Secretary (except Legal and Medical)
Clerk
Social Policy Researcher, Consultant,
Bookkeeper
and Program Officer
Conference and Event Planner
Specialist in Human Resources
Court Officer and Justice of the Peace
Supervisor, Finance and Insurance
Desktop Publishing Operator and Related
Clerks
Occupations
Supervisor - Recording, Distributing,
Insurance Adjuster and Claims Examiner
and Scheduling
Legal Secretary
Business Development Officer
Loan Officer
Marketing Researcher and Consultant
Personnel and Recruitment Officer
Economist and Economic Policy
Researcher and Analyst

WORKPLACE
Accounting and Related Clerk
Purchasing and Inventory Clerk
Administrative Clerk
Real Estate Agent and Salesperson
Banking, Insurance, and Other
Receptionist, Admitting Clerk
Financial Clerk
Records Management and Filing Clerk
Customer Service and Related
Retail and Wholesale Buyer
Clerks
Retail Salesperson and Sales Clerk
Customer Service Representative Shippers and Receivers
Financial Services
Storekeeper and Parts Clerk
Customs, Ship, and Other Broker
Personnel Clerk
General Office Clerk
Postal or Mail Clerk
Payroll Clerk

Westlane Secondary School

5960 Pitton Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1T5
905-356-2401 www.westlane.dsbn.org

SHSM Programs allow students to customize their

education to suit their interests, talents and future
career goals.