International Business Fundamentals – BBB4M

Description

This Grade 12 course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and examines the factors that influence success in international markets. Students study globalization, culture, political and economic conditions, marketing, distribution, ethics and the practical challenges of operating across borders.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand international-business terminology, concepts and communication practices.
• Analyze the impact of international business on Canada and the growing interdependence of national economies.
• Examine how globalization, culture, politics, economics and geography affect international business decisions.
• Evaluate challenges and strategies involved in international marketing and distribution.
• Assess ethical considerations, working environments and border-crossing requirements in international markets.
• Apply course learning through current-event analysis, business cases, research and a culminating international-business task.

Skills You’ll Develop

• International-business analysis
• Global market research and source evaluation
• Business communication and presentation
• Quantitative interpretation of trade and market data
• Ethical decision making and strategic thinking

Learning Outcomes

• Explain key international-business terminology, concepts and communication practices.
• Analyze how international business activity affects Canada’s economy and international interdependence.
• Assess how globalization and current economic conditions influence international business.
• Analyze cultural, political, economic and geographic factors affecting international operations.
• Evaluate international marketing approaches, distribution logistics and common market-entry challenges.
• Analyze ethical considerations and working conditions in international markets.
• Apply research, business reasoning and communication skills to international-business decisions.