Interdisciplinary Studies: Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation

Course ID : IDC4U

Grade Level : 12, University Preparation


Unlock Your Future with AI and Entrepreneurship!

Are you ready to thrive in a world shaped by artificial intelligence and bold business ideas? In IDC4U: Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and credits to succeed in university and beyond.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

  • Master AI Tools: Learn to harness cutting-edge AI (like ChatGPT and beyond) to solve problems and spark creativity.
  • Think Critically: Break down complex challenges into actionable steps with confidence.
  • Innovate Like a Pro: Build, market, and promote your own startup idea from the ground up.
  • Earn Real Credentials: Gain Ontario High School Credits and a shot at a Global Youth Challenge certificate.
  • Transform Your Mindset: Evolve from a passive learner to a critical thinker ready for the future.
  • Bridge to University: Connect with university professors and build your path to post-secondary success.
  • Earn Real Credentials: Gain Ontario High School Credits and a Global Youth Challenge certificate.

This isn’t just a course—it’s your launchpad to a career in tech, business, or wherever your ambitions take you. Enroll in IDC4U and start building tomorrow, today!

Explore how AI powers companies like Tesla, Google, and startups disrupting industries.

Design and pitch your own AI-driven startup to a panel of experts.

Learn from industry leaders in AI and business.

Approved for Ontario High School Credits—perfect for university-bound students.



Course Instructors

Learning Instructor: Paul Pu

Paul Pu has taught at universities, colleges, and high schools in Canada, the USA, and China. He is a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership at the University of Toronto (OISE), specializing in AI and leadership.

His qualifications include:

  • Certificate in Artificial Intelligence – MIT
  • Certificate in Advanced Educational Leadership – Harvard University
  • Certificate in Value Investment – Columbia University
  • Master's in Computer Science – State University of New York, Binghamton
  • Master's in GIS – SUNY Binghamton
  • Master's in Regional Planning – Beijing Normal University
  • Bachelor's in Geography – Yunnan Normal University

Guest Professors

Dr. Howard Lin

Dr. Lin is the Director of the Canada-China Institute for Business & Development and a Professor in the School of Business Management at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Dr. Paul Alexander

Dr. Alexander is a faculty member at the University of Toronto, specializing in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). He also supports this course.

Dr. Preeti Raman

Dr. Raman holds doctorates in Computer Science and Education, with postdoctoral research at MIT. She specializes in AI in education and data analytics and is a Professor of Computer Science at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Dr. Chun Lei He

Dr. He is the Director of Advanced Analytics at Manulife, leading AI-driven projects in finance. She holds a Ph.D. in Machine Intelligence from Concordia University and developed Canada’s first AI-powered underwriting tool. In 2021, she was recognized as one of Concordia’s “Top 50 Under 50” for her contributions to AI.

Dr. Xiao Wen Bao

Dr. Bao holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from McGill University and is a Research Fellow at the University of International Business and Economics in China. He is also a member of the AI Committee in Beijing.