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The mandate of the British Columbia school system is to enable learners to develop individual potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy. To develop an effective and prosperous economy, British Columbia requires people who understand business principles and possess the creativity and skills to apply them in creative ways.
As tomorrow's leaders, today's students must be able to envision the long-term implications of issues and changes within their communities, country, and world. They must be confident in their abilities to respond effectively to these challenges. The business education curriculum emphasizes creative and critical thinking in both independent and co-operative activities and provides students with opportunities to apply skills and knowledge in practical ways to a variety of situations.
The rapid rate of technological change affects our families, workplaces, communities, and environment. For example, individuals frequently change jobs to adapt to changing working conditions. In such a world, students need to be increasingly entrepreneurial and flexible. Business education prepares students for this new reality by incorporating the challenges of technology, the recognition of evolving roles of women and men, and the concept of lifelong learning.
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Revised: October 29, 1997
