International Business Fundamentals - 12-Grade: 12
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
International Business Fundamentals
Course code:BBB4M
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: University / College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Unit Titles and Descriptions | Time Allocated |
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Unit One: Business, Trade, and the Economy This unit explores the impact of international business on people and businesses in Canada and the economic interdependence of nations. Students analyze barriers to trade and investigate Canadian trading partners. Furthermore, students choose a country on which to base many of their assignments throughout the course. | 27 hours |
Unit Two: The Global Environment for Business This unit investigates the impact of globalization on Canadian businesses. Students examine and analyse the factors which influence a country’s ability to participate in international business, as well as the advantages of doing business in Canada. Students investigate case studies of domestic and multinational companies. | 27 hours |
Unit Three: International Markets This unit explores the cultural factors that influence international markets and investigates how political, economic and geographic factors which affect international business operations. Students will develop an understanding of product modifications and standardization common and international markets. | 27 hours |
Unit Four: Marketing Challenges This unit explores the cultural factors that influence international markets and investigates how political, economic and geographic factors which affect international business operations. Students will develop an understanding of product modifications and standardization common in international markets. | 27 hours |
Final Assessment | |
Final Exam This course includes a two-hour proctored exam consisting of sixty multiple-choice questions and ten long answer questions. The final exam is worth 30% of the final grade. | 2 hours |
Total | 110 hours |