Introduction
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.
An OSSD credit course
This course has been developed based on the following Ontario Ministry of Education documents:
- Business Studies, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2006 (Revised)
- Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools (2010)
Curriculum Expectations
| A Business, Trade and the Economy | |
| A1 | demonstrate an understanding of terminology, concepts, and basic business communication practices related to international business; |
| A2 | analyse the impact of international business activity on Canada’s economy; |
| A3 | demonstrate an understanding of how international business and economic activities increase the interdependence of nations. |
| B The Global Environment for Business | |
| B1 | analyse ways in which Canadian businesses have been affected by globalization; |
| B2 | demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence a country’s ability to participate in international business; |
| B3 | assess the effects of current trends in global business activity and economic conditions. |
| C Factors Influencing Success in International Markets | |
| C1 | analyse the ways in which cultural factors influence international business methods and operations; |
| C2 | assess the ways in which political, economic, and geographic factors influence international business methods and operations; |
| C3 | identify and describe common mistakes made by businesses in international markets; |
| C4 | evaluate the factors currently affecting the international competitiveness of Canadian businesses. |
| D Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution | |
| D1 | assess the challenges facing a business that wants to market a product internationally; |
| D2 | compare the approaches taken by various companies to market their products internationally; |
| D3 | demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of, and challenges associated with, distribution to local, national, and international markets. |
| E Working in International Markets | |
| E1 | analyse the ways in which ethical considerations affect international business decisions; |
| E2 | assess the working environment in international markets; |
| E3 | demonstrate an understanding of the process for crossing international borders as it relates to international business. |
How you are assessed in this course
At Agile Preparatory Academy, tests and assignments are carefully crafted to promote understanding of course content and help students achieve academic success. This success translates to high grades achieved by our students, which reflect a thorough understanding of concepts covered in the course as well as meeting and exceeding curriculum expectations.
Assessment FOR / AS / OF learning
Our teachers champion the idea that the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Our teachers monitor student progression through the course and provide reflection and feedback that guides students towards improvement. The assessment and evaluation strategies of our school follow the Ministry of Education's policies and curriculum requirements. Our teachers use the following types of assessments to improve student learning:
Assessment for learning – These assessments include practice questions which do not contribute significantly (or at all) to the final grade. These assessments give students opportunities to practice their skills and test their knowledge prior to attempting assessments that affect their final grade. It also gives students and teachers opportunities to identify gaps in understanding and discover concepts that have been misunderstood. Here, our teacher gives students descriptive feedback and coaching for improvement.
Assessment as learning – These assessments include self reflections. The purpose of these assessments is to help students develop their capacity to be independent and autonomous learners who are able to set their own goals, monitor their own progress, determine next steps, and reflect on their thinking and learning. These tasks allow students to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and allow them to advocate for their own learning.
Assessment of learning – These assessments contribute to the final mark of the course. Our teachers ensure that these assessments are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to give multiple opportunities to our students to demonstrate the full range of their learning. It allows our teachers to judge the quality of student learning with respect to curriculum expectations and assign a percentage grade to represent that quality. These assessments are designed to be fair, transparent, and equitable for of our students.
The Final Grade
The overall grade of the course is composed of:
- 70% from course work
- 30% from final evaluation
Most of the overall grade, 70%, is based on course work done prior to the final evaluation. This portion of the grade reflects the student's most consistent level of achievement in the course, with special consideration given to more recent evidence of achievement. Here, our teachers gather evidence of learning from assignments, projects, presentations, and tests throughout the course (Assessment of Learning), giving students multiple opportunities to perform well.
The balance, only 30% of the overall grade, is gathered from final evaluations administered at the end of the course. The final assessment may be a final exam, a final project, or a combination of both an exam and a project.
The OSSD credit
A credit is granted and recorded when the final percentage mark in this course is 50 per cent or higher.
Agile Prep Academy is a high school through which a student can earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) high school diploma. We are in compliance with Ontario Ministry of Education policies, and are assessed and authorized by the Ministry to grant the OSSD diploma as well as OSSD credits.
Our courses are taught online, which allows our students to meet and exceed the online credit requirements needed for graduation. For further high school graduation requirements, including the Online learning graduation requirement, please visit the Ministry’s website.