Sixth Form Subject Guide 2019-2021 REDRAFTED Sixth Form Choices Guide | Page 51

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies IB Business & Management (Higher and Standard Levels) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr A Coventry ([email protected]) Entry Requirements Grade C in IGCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent Where next? A business qualification prepares you for a degree or career in business, which may stretch across any sector or industry. Industries as diverse as banking, chemicals, utilities, fashion, health, grocery and construction all require managers with a clear understanding of systems, efficiency and operational issues. Opportunities exist in the private, public and voluntary sectors, both in the UK and overseas. All universities offer Business courses varying from Business Studies to Accounting to Business Management. Many courses now offer an industrial placement year which can prepare students for a life in business. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Unit 1: Business organization and environment Unit 2: Human resource management Unit 3: Finance and accounts Unit 4: Marketing Unit 5: Operations management Unit 6: Business Strategy (HL only) HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? Two papers at the end of the year worth 40 and 35% one on a pre-issued case study. Internal Assessment is worth 25% 50