Department of Business
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
BBB4M1
International Business
Grade 12 University/College
Student Name:
________________________
Textbook #: ______________
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. Areas of globalization,
trade, international markets, distribution and career opportunities will be explored.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
Business, Trade, and the Economy
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.
The Global Environment for Business
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.
Factors Influencing Success in International Markets
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.
Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution
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.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Resources:
Course Timeline:
The course will use a variety of resources which will
be distributed to students during the first week of the
course. The text and all other resources assigned to
each student are the responsibility of the student.
Unit 1 – Independence/International business importance
Chapters 1-2
(15 days)
Resource for this course includes:
Unit 2 – International Competitiveness/Change
Chapters 3-4
(18 days)
Textbook: International Business: Canada Globe
Trade
Schultz, Norman, Hernder, Nelson, 2002.
Replacement Cost: $ 85
Unit 3 - Agreements, Trends, International Pitfalls
Chapters 5,6,7 ( 17 days)
Unit 4 – Culture, Politics, Chapters 8, 9
(25 days – including presentations)
Students must provide:

Notebook, paper, pen, pencil
Unit 5 - Business Ethics, international marketing, logistics
Chapters 10,11,12 (19 days)
Please note if text book is lost and not returned the
student will be charged the replacement cost.
Evaluation Policies
Evaluation:
Student Evaluation will be based on the following criteria:
Category
Knowledge and Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
Term Work (assignments, tests, article
analysis, presentations)
70%
(Culminating performance task)
Final Examination
Grade Percentage
30%
20%
20%
30%
Final Evaluation = 30%
10%
20%
1. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Independent work, collaboration,
organization, responsibility, self-regulation and initiative are assessed apart from student
achievement in the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
2. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board’s Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student
agenda.
3. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
4. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
5. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
6. Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
May God bless your efforts this semester!