IB BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STANDARD LEVEL SYLLABUS AND ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Standard Level

The Standard Level (SL) syllabus consists of four compulsory modules and a Written Assignment.

Modules:

1: Introduction to Organizations
2: Marketing
3: Accounting and Finance
4: Human Resource Management

Exam format for IB Business and Management

External Assessment 80%

Paper One: 1.5 hours 40%

A maximum of four compulsory questions based on a case study issued in advance by the IBO. All questions to be answered.

Paper Two: 1.5 hours 40%

Five data-response questions, each based on one or more of the four modules of the syllabus. Three questions to be answered.

Internal Assessment (Written Assignment) 20%

A Written Assignment, 1000-1500 words, to be internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO. The Written Assignment must demonstrate the application of tools, techniques and theory to a real business situation or problem.