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International Business 12 bbb4m
InternationalBusiness 12
bbb4m
TORONTO PREP SCHOOL
COURSE: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BBB4M)GRADE: 12CREDIT VALUE: 1.0TEACHERS: Michael Pizzuto and Steve Tsimikalis TEXT: International Business: Canada and Global Trade Thomson-Nelson, 2003 Schultz, Herdner, Notman, et al.EMAIL: [email protected] , [email protected]: tpshome.wikispaces.com
ABSTRACT: This course provides students 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.
UNITS OF STUDY:
Unit 1: Business, Trade, and the Economy
Students determine how international business and economic activities increase the interdependence of nations; analyze ways in which people and domestic businesses have been affected by international business; evaluate the factors that influence a country’s ability to participate in international business; and demonstrate an understanding of international business terminology and concepts.
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • demonstrate an understanding of terminology, concepts, and basic business communication practices related to international business; • analyse the impact of international business activity on Canada’s economy; • demonstrate an understanding of how international business and economic activities increase the interdependence of nations.
Unit 2: The Global Environment for Business
Students profile Canadian businesses that have benefited from their involvement in international trade, and use these businesses as examples that reflect the impact of international trade on Canada’s economy and on the rationalization of Canadian industries.
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • analyse ways in which Canadian businesses have been affected by globalization; • demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence a country’s ability to participate in international business; • assess the effects of current trends in global business activity and economic conditions.
Unit 3: Factors Influencing Success in International Markets
This unit focuses on the reasons why some businesses are successful in international markets and others are not by using Canadian businesses as case studies. Students analyze the reasons for the successes and the causes of the failures.
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • analyse the ways in which cultural factors influence international business methods and operations; • assess the ways in which political, economic, and geographic factors influence international business methods and operations; • identify and describe common mistakes made by businesses in international markets; • evaluate the factors currently affecting the international competitiveness of Canadian businesses.
Unit 4: Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution
Students explain the marketing challenges facing international business. They focus on the examination of marketing approaches, distribution and logistics, and ethical challenges.
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • assess the challenges facing a business that wants to market a product internationally; • compare the approaches taken by various companies to market their products internationally; • demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of, and challenges associated with, distribution to local, national, and international markets.
Unit 5: World Markets and Careers
Students identify a variety of opportunities available to them in international markets for entrepreneurial ventures, employment, training, and education. The focus here is on how the students can participate in world markets.
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • analyse the ways in which ethical considerations affect international business decisions; • assess the working environment in international markets; • demonstrate an understanding of the process for crossing international borders as it relates to international business.
UNITS LENGTH
Business, Trade, and the Economy 20 hours
The Global Environment for Business 20 hours
Factors Influencing Success in International Markets 25 hours
Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution 25 hours
World Markets and Careers 25 hours
Total 110 hours
COURSE EVALUATION:
Term Work 70% - Tests - Quizzes - Assignments - Preliminary ISP Research Assignment
Course Culminating Task 30% - Seminar Presentation 10% - Final Examination 20%
Total 100%
ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY:
Knowledge - Subject -specific content acquired in each course (knowledge), and the comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding) 30%
Application - The use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts 30%
Thinking/Inquiry - The use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes 20%
Communication - The conveying of meaning through various forms 20%
TEST DAYS: STUDY FOR EACH TEST AS THERE WILL BE NO REWRITES
TEST # DATE
1 Wednesday, February 15, 20122 Thursday, March 8, 20123 Thursday, April 19, 20124 Thursday, May 24, 2012
ISP DUE DATES:
Submission 1 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Submission 2 Thursday, February 23, 2012Submission 3 Thursday, March 29, 2012 Submission 4 Thursday, April 5, 2012 Submission 5 Thursday, April 26, 2011 Submission 6 Thursday, May 10, 20101Presentation Week of May 29 - June 1, 2012
EXTRA HELP:
Extra help will be available every day 9:00 to 9:55 AM or after school
