COURSE: International Business                                                         CODE: BBB4M  (University/College)

PREREQUISITE: None

TEXTBOOK:  International Business: Canada and Global Trade, Schultz, Notman, Hernder.

Replacement Cost: $70.00  

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  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.

How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

“An outstanding form of international activity on the part of Christians is found in the joint efforts which, both as individuals and in groups, they contribute to institutes already established or to be established for the encouragement of cooperation among nations.” (“Pastoral Constitution: On The Church In The Modern World,” Gaudium Et Spes, no. 90)

Catholic students are exposed to international business and world issues through the use of technology and different media on a daily basis. How international business operations should be influenced by Christian values and moral decisions is interwoven throughout this course. A global perspective of international business and trade that respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of cultures is facilitated as students explore virtually every aspect of economic activity that is influenced by international business.

Students are challenged to continually examine, evaluate, and apply their knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) to assess and confirm that an international business is operating in a just and compassionate way and ultimately contributes to society.

By the end of the course, students have a complete and thorough understanding of how God’s work and dignity must be validated in all that we do and say. We have an innate responsibility to conduct ourselves in the image of God, and to promote the sacredness of life. Through data collection and research, students evaluate international business operations and globalwork place conditions which promote and model Catholic values. Students should make informed decisions about future international career choices, and have a strong rooting in the ethical and moral aspects required in operating an international business.

“In the economic and social realms, too, the dignity and complete vocation of the human person and the welfare of society as a whole are to be respected and promoted. For man is the source, the centre, and the purpose of all economic and social life.” (“Pastoral Constitution: On The Church In The Modern World,” Gaudium Et Spes, no. 63)

COURSE OVERVIEW:  

UNIT	TITLE	Correlations
1	Business, Trade, and the Economy	Ch. 1, 2, 3, 5
2	The Global Environment for Business	Ch. 4 & 6
3	Factors Influencing Success in International Markets	Ch. 7, 8, 9
4	Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution	Ch. 11& 12
5	Working in International Markets	Ch. 10
SUPPLEMENT	EXAM REVIEW

 EVALUATION:  TERM WORK (70%)

Evaluation is designed to determine if the expectations of the course have been met, and to determine student response to the curriculum.  In accordance with the Ministry Guideline, the following is the breakdown in evaluation in this course:

KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING	30%
COMMUNICATION	20%
THINKING/INQUIRY	20%
APPLICATION/MAKING CONNECTIONS	30%
TOTAL	100%

The assessment used will include a variety of techniques including: unit tests, quizzes, oral and written reports, case study analyses, assignments, projects, debates and presentations.

EVALUATION:  SUMMATIVE (30%)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY	10%
FINAL EXAM	20%
TOTAL	30%

EVALUATION:  LEARNING SKILLS

The learning skills component of this course will be assessed and reported to parents for information only on Provincial Report Card under the following categories: 

      RESPONSIBILITY

      INDEPENDENT WORK

      ORGANIZATION

      COLLARORATION

      INITIATIVE

      SELF-REGULATION

      E – Excellent                 G – Good          S – Satisfactory             N – Needs Improvement

*This helps you realize that all aspects of your work are important and are included in your final mark*