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The Business and Management SL course aims to help students understand the implications of business activity in a global market. It is designed to give students an international perspective on business and to promote their appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of topics like international marketing, human resource management, growth and business strategy.

The ideals of international cooperation and responsible citizenship are at the heart of this course. The course encourages an appreciation of ethical aspects of business and of social responsibility in the global business environment. Students should be able to make sense of the forces and circumstances that drive and restrain change in an interdependent and multicultural world. The Business and Management SL course will contribute to students’ development as critical and effective participants in local and world affairs.

This course makes full use of the opportunities presented by the online environment. Students will blog about business-related current events and use podcasts, screencasts, voice threads and other Web 2.0 tools to demonstrate their understanding of the course material. Structured activities will provide students with experiences which closely resemble actual situations in the business world.

Aims of the Business and Management SL course are to:

  • encourage a holistic view of the world of business
  • enable the student to develop the capacity to think critically about individual and    organisational behaviour
  • enhance the student’s ability to make informed business decisions
  • enable the student to appreciate the nature and significance of change in a local, regional    and global context
  • support an awareness of social, cultural and ethical factors in the actions of organisations    and individuals in those organisations
  • promote an appreciation of the social and ethical responsibilities associated with    businesses operating in international markets.

    Syllabus outline: Business and Management SL

    There are five topics:

  • Business organisation and environment
  • Human resources
  • Accounts and finance
  • Marketing
  • Operations management

    Assessment outline: Business and Management SL

    In May 2012, students will sit two written papers for their external assessment:

  • Paper 1 is based on a case study which students will have seen in advance. The exam    lasts 75 minutes and is worth 35% of the total mark.
  • Paper 2 is comprised of structured questions based on all topics of the syllabus. The exam     lasts 105 minutes and is worth 40% of the total mark.

    In addition students will write a commentary for their internal assessment based on three to five supporting documents about a real issue or problem facing a particular organisation. This piece can be up to 1,500 words in length and is worth 25% of the total mark.

    Prerequisites

    No prior knowledge of business and management is necessary, but a familiarity with business concepts would be an advantage, as would completing the humanities course in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

    Adapted from the IB Business and Management Guide © International Baccalaureate Organisation






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