Business and Management

IB BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Who is this course for?

The course is designed for study at both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL). The course considers essential aspects of business, human resource management, finance, marketing, and of the environment in which they operate and it does so in an integrative way. Students are challenged to make decisions appropriate to whole business needs rather than its subsidiary parts. Meeting this challenge will enable students to assimilate the principles of business and management and to become effective participants in local and world affairs.

Course Details

The IB Business and Management course at HIGHER and STANDARD Level requires the study of the following core content:

Core Content

• Business organisation & environment • Marketing • Human resources • Operations Management • Accounts and finance • Business Strategy (HL only)

Assessment

COMPONENT FORMAT DURATION HIGHER STANDARD

Paper 1 3 questions on the case study 2 hours 40% Paper 2 Data response questions 2.5 hours 35% Individual Written 1,800-2,000 words 25% Assignment Paper 1 3 questions on the case study 1.5 hours Paper 2 Data response questions 1.5 hours Individual Written 1500 words Assignment 35% 40% 25%

Career Opportunities

Business and Management is a useful qualification for a wide range of business orientated university courses and careers. The skills developed on the course, such as the ability to analyse and evaluate given situations, will ensure students have acquired valuable skills for application in the business environment.