Title: Syllabus
Course: International Baccalaureate Business Management (12059)

Copyright: 2021

Virginia Assignment Code: IB6135

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

A rigorous study in a global context, International Baccalaureate (IB) Business Management approaches the business world holistically. The course empowers students to think critically and strategically about individual and organizational behavior; promotes awareness of environmental, social, and ethical factors in business; explores organizations across sectors and  socio-cultural and economic contexts; and develops student understanding of the importance of innovation. Using the IB-provided curriculum, business case studies, and real-world companies and challenges, students discuss, analyze, and evaluate business activities and the nature of change locally, nationally, and internationally. Students will uncover key business characteristics while developing an understanding of the functions of human resource management, finance, marketing, and operations management.

Note: IB course curricula is available only to IB-identified schools.  IB teachers can access them from programme communities within My IB (https://internationalbaccalaureate.force.com/ibportal/IBPortalLogin?lang=en_US). More information can be found on the IB website (https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/individuals-and-societies/business-and-management/).