Why this course?

The IB Business Management course provides a comprehensive understanding of business principles, practices, and skills. It focuses on developing analytical and strategic thinking abilities, preparing students for higher education and careers
in business. The course emphasises the importance of ethical decision-making and the role of businesses in society.

Course Content

  • Business Organisation and Environment
    Types of organisations
    Organisational objectives
    Stakeholders
  • Human Resource Management
    Organisational structure
    Leadership and management
    Motivation theories
  • Finance and Accounts
    Sources of finance
    Investment appraisal Budgets
    Financial accounts
  • Marketing
    Marketing planning
    Sales forecasting
  • The marketing mix
    Operations Management
    Production methods
  • Operations management
    Production planning
    Lean production and quality management

Assessment

External Assessment
THREE written exams covering
all course topics (80%)

Internal Assessment
A research project on a real-world business issue or problem facing a particular organisation (20%)

Paper 1-25%
Based on a pre-released statement giving background information and context for an unseen case study.

Paper 2-30%
Based on unseen stimulus material – quantitative focus.

Paper 3-25%
Based on unseen stimulus material about a social enterprise 

Student Profile

To study this course, students must:

  • Be analytical thinkers with an interest in understanding how businesses operate
  • Be comfortable with numbers
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Be able to work collaboratively in teams

Complementary Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

What could I do next?

Degree Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting
  • International Business

Career Opportunities

  • Management consulting
  • Marketing
  • Financial analysis
  • Human resources
  • Entrepreneurship

The skills acquired in this course are applicable across a wide range of industries.