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International Baccalaureate Business Management - HL Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course is part of Renton School District's robust Career and Technical Education Department, focusing on preparing students for their next steps toward a career after high school, and the globally-recognized International Baccalaureate Program. This is a 5-trimester course that spans a student's 11th and 12th-grade years. Last year, students studied business basics, entrepreneurship, and finance. This year, we will continue with marketing, operations management, and human resources. Upon completion of the course, students can sit for the IB exam, with most universities rewarding course credit based on the exam score.

Trimester Overview

This trimester, we will focus on marketing and begin learning about operations management in the latter part. Students are expected to study the material and practice skills outside of the classroom. A significant portion of the trimester will be devoted to completing the Internal Assessment, which analyzes a real business problem and its solutions. This paper accounts for 1/4 of each student's IB exam score.

Course Objectives

Understand key marketing concepts and strategies.

Analyze operations management practices in businesses.

Develop skills in human resources management.

Complete an Internal Assessment using learned concepts.

Required Materials

Textbook: provided and store in the classroom

Notebook and writing materials

Access to a computer and the internet

Grading Policy

Late Assignments: Accepted for full credit for 7 days past due date (except during the last week of the trimester).

Resubmissions: Allowed for up to 7 days after the original submission for full credit (except at the end of the trimester).

Group Projects/Participation: No make-ups unless under special circumstances.

Make-up Tests: Must be taken within 7 days of the original test date unless arranged in advance.

Grade Breakdown

10% - Professionalism (Participation and behavior)

5% - Work-based Learning (Assignments related to careers)

85% - Assignments/Projects/Assessments (Individual and group projects)

Grade Scale

A: 92-100

A-: 90-91.9

B+: 87-89.9

B: 80-86.9

C+: 77-79.9

C: 70-76.9

D+: 67-69.9

D: 60-66.9

F: 59.9 and below

NC: No Credit

Class Policies and Expectations

Regular attendance and participation are critical for success.

Review the course contents in this Canvas course and the Renton High School Student Handbook for school-wide policies.

A one-week grace period is allowed for overdue assignments; after that, late work cannot be completed for credit.

Progress reports will be sent home every 2-3 weeks for students not passing the class.

DECA Involvement

I am also the DECA advisor for Renton High School. DECA offers students opportunities to extend their learning through club activities, competitions, and community service. All students are welcome to attend DECA meetings on Tuesdays after school in my classroom. Mentorship and judging opportunities for business professionals are always welcome; if interested, please email me.

Looking forward to a successful trimester!

Kristy Baker

Kristy.Baker1@rentonschools.us

Business and Marketing Teacher

Renton High School