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BTA3O
Information Technology Applications in Business


This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the information technology skills and knowledge required in a business. Students learn about the information technology work environment, use industry-standard software, conduct electronic research, investigate electronic business, and explore occupations and postsecondary programs that require information technology skills.

Increasing reliance on computers, telecommunication networks, and information technologies in society and the workplace makes it essential for students to become computer literate and to develop “information literacy” skills. Information literacy is the ability to access, select, gather, critically evaluate, create, and communicate information, and to use the information obtained to solve problems and make decisions. In preparation for further education, employment, citizenship, and lifelong learning, students must be capable of deriving meaning from information by using a wide variety of information literacy skills.

Overall Course Objectives
The core of this course is the exploration of the emerging genre of internet and computer based business. In the current business world, companies rely upon e-commerce and advertising to sustain productivity. Students will examine pre-existing forms of e-commerce and also design and implement their own e-commerce.
Mark Distribution

Knowledge and Understanding - 17.5%
Thinking and Inquiry - 17.5%
Communication - 17.5%
Application - 17.5%

Summative Evaluation - 30%
- 20% Written
- 10% Oral Presentation

This course is project-based which puts a premium on the students' ability to work diligently in the classroom setting. Evaluations are posted on the monthly calendar as are due dates and presentation dates. The Application section of the course is largely based on in-class work.