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International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College (BBB4M)
Course Code: BBB4M
Course Type: University/College Preparation
Delivery Options Available: Online / In Class ( You can only choose one )
Prerequisite: None
$499.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description For International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College (BBB4M)
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.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College (BBB4M)
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the BBB4M course profile.
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Trade, and the Economy | 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; and explain how international business and economic activities increase the interdependence of nations. | 25 Hours |
| 2 | The Global Environment for Business | 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; and assess the effects of current trends in global business activity and economic conditions. | 25 Hours |
| 3 | Factors Influencing Success in International Markets | Analyse cultural, political, economic, and geographic factors that influence international business methods and operations; identify common mistakes made by businesses in international markets; and evaluate factors affecting the international competitiveness of Canadian businesses. | 20 Hours |
| 4 | Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution | Assess the challenges facing businesses that market products internationally; compare international marketing approaches used by companies; and demonstrate an understanding of logistics and distribution challenges in local, national, and international markets. | 20 Hours |
| 5 | Working in International Markets | Analyse how ethical considerations affect international business decisions; assess working environments in international markets; and demonstrate an understanding of border-crossing processes related to international business. | 15 Hours |
| 6 | Exam and Summative | Complete final review, summative evaluation, and final examination tasks that demonstrate overall achievement of course expectations. | 5 Hours |
| Total | Course Total | Total instructional time | 110 Hours |
What You Will Learn – Curriculum Expectations
International business foundations
- 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.
- Time: 25 Hours
Globalization and business conditions
- 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.
- Time: 25 Hours
International market success factors
- 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.
- Time: 20 Hours
International marketing and distribution
- 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.
- Time: 20 Hours
Ethics and international work environments
- 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.
- Time: 15 Hours
Final evaluation
- Complete final review activities.
- Demonstrate overall understanding through summative evaluation tasks.
- Prepare for and complete the final examination.
- Time: 5 Hours
How marks are calculated
- 70% — Course work completed throughout the course.
- 30% — Final evaluation.
- Knowledge & Understanding — 25%
- Thinking — 25%
- Communication — 25%
- Application — 25%
Assessment practices
- Marking schemes
- Rubrics
- Anecdotal comments
- Checklists
- Quizzes, tests, journals, presentations, projects, questioning, worksheets, and direct instruction
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
BBB4M is a Grade 12 International Business Fundamentals course at a University/College preparation level.
4M refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and M means it is a university or college preparation course.
Prerequisite: None
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
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