Iroquois Ridge High School

BBB 4M1 - International Business - Course Outline

Mr. Boulton	CHATT Address: boultonj@hdsb.ca	Website: JeffBoulton.ca
	Office Hours: Drop in	Room: 112

*This course counts as one credit toward the Business Certificate.

This course provides an introduction to international business. Students will explore the economic relationships that Canada has developed with other nations, and the impact of these relationships on productivity, prices, and a variety of goods. This course also introduces students to a variety of career opportunities in international business.

What will you be expected to learn? (Key Learnings)

In this course, you will be expected to provide evidence that you can:

Strand 1 – Canada and the Global Marketplace

• Identify the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges associated with international business activity
• Explain why Canadian companies have become involved in international business
• Describe the evolution and impact of Canada’s international business activities and relationships
• Determine how Canadians and Canadian businesses have been affected by international business activity

Strand 2 – International Markets

• Describe the ways in which a company can explore business opportunities in international markets
• Evaluate the challenges confronting the operation of an international business
• Demonstrate an understanding of the procedures to be followed and the factors to be considered in the import and export of goods and services

Strand 3 – Conducting International Business

• Describe the way in which ethical considerations affect international business decisions
• Identify cultural differences between countries and describe how they affect international business practices
• Summarize and explain the effects and challenges of international marketing
• Summarize and explain the ways in which technology has affected international business

Strand 4 – International Careers and Skills

• Summarize and describe a wide range of career opportunities available in international business
• Explain the effect of international business activity on jobs in Canada
• Describe the process and knowledge required in crossing international borders for international business purposes
• Summarize and demonstrate an understanding of appropriate terminology and communication techniques related to international business

You will be expected to demonstrate your understanding of these key learnings through your knowledge, thinking, communication and application of the learning.

Knowledge Emphasizes the ability to recall factual information, recognize fundamental concepts and the foundational skills of the subject/discipline.	25%
Thinking Emphasizes the thinking skills used in thinking processes to demonstrate the student’s understanding of information they have processed.	25%
Communication Emphasizes the clear, precise and effective use of oral, written and visual language to communicate the student’s understanding of information and ideas	30%
Application Emphasizes the application and integration of knowledge, skills, processes and techniques to produce evidence of the student’s understanding.	20%

How will you demonstrate your learning? (what you say, write and do)

70% of your learning will be assessed through:	Formative and Summative Evaluations	See the RED due date sheet handed out at the beginning of the semester
30% of your learning will be assess at the end of the course (last four weeks of the semester)through:	Final Performance Task (15%)	Project – interview preperation
	Final Exam (15%)	Job Interview for an international position
100% of your learning will be recorded as:	Final Grade on Report Card

Contact information

I am always available for extra help, and can be reached as follows:

Workroom 112

Voicemail 905-845-0012 x404

boultonj@hdsb.ca