International Baccalaureate

Course structure

The course covers the following topics:

Year 1

• Course Overview
• Business Basics
• Stakeholders and Environments
• Growth and Planning Tools
• Marketing Basics
• Marketing Mix and More
• Sources of Finance
• Financial Accounts
• Assessments

Year 2

• HRM Functions, Structures and IA
• Motivation and Leadership
• Culture and Relations
• Internal Assessment
• Operations Management 1
• Trial Exam
• Operations Management 2
• Paper 1 Case Study
• Individual Study Plan

What is different in taking Business Management HL online?

Students will have the opportunity to:

• access source material in a variety of media
• learn at their own pace and in a location of their choice
• study alongside students from around the world
• gain experience of using the latest online learning tools
• regularly communicate with teachers and fellow students

Some things won’t be different though. Standards and expectations will be just as high as in a face to face classroom.

Activities and assessment

The Business Management course includes the following activities: discussions and online debates, creating wikis, written tasks, readings and case studies on current topics, project work (individually and in groups), and live lessons with a teacher.

Advice from our teachers

In order to succeed in Business Management HL, we recommend students set aside seven to ten hours a week.

Benefits to students

Taking Business Management HL online will enable students to:

• develop their understanding of business theory, as well as the ability to apply business principles, practices and skills
• encounter a wider range of international contexts in business
• become experienced in a wide range of technical and social tools
• develop 21st century skills like time management, communication and digital literacy which are much in demand by employers