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Who should take IDC4U online?
IDC4U supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, straight into the workplace, or starting your own business, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students interested in sport management, marketing, media or business programs
- Students heading to college business, event or media programs, or straight into the workplace
- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to launch a sports, events or entertainment business
- Students who need a Grade 12 U credit for their top six
- Student-athletes and sports fans who want to study the business of sport
- Students exploring careers in entertainment, events and media
- International students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Marketing essentials: Apply the core principles of marketing to the sports and entertainment industry.
- Products, services and sales: Examine what makes sports and entertainment products unique and how they are sold.
- Sports and entertainment media: Analyze how media, sponsorship and promotion shape the industry.
- Venues and visual merchandising: Explore stadium design, event operations and visual merchandising.
- Legal and ethical issues: Investigate contracts, ethics and legal issues in sports and entertainment.
Official Ontario course description
Interdisciplinary Studies, Grade 12, University Preparation (IDC4U)
This course will help students develop and consolidate the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Students will apply the principles and processes of inquiry and research to effectively use a range of print, electronic, and mass media resources; to analyse historical innovations and exemplary research; and to investigate real-life situations and career opportunities in interdisciplinary endeavours. They will also assess their own cognitive and affective strategies, apply general skills in both familiar and new contexts, create innovative products, and communicate new knowledge.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course
Aubrey Academy delivers IDC4U with a focus on sports and entertainment marketing.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OUAC.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
IDC4U frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for IDC4U?
The Ontario prerequisite for IDC4U is any university or university/college preparation course.
Does IDC4U count toward university admission?
IDC4U is a Grade 12 university preparation (U) course, and many programs accept it as one of your top six. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
What is IDC4U Sports and Entertainment Marketing?
It is an interdisciplinary course that combines business and marketing with the sports and entertainment industry, built around research, inquiry and real-world case studies.
How long does IDC4U take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my IDC4U mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC and send your report card to your home school.
I already took IDC4U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.