GRADE 11
In-depth guide to studying business
Tips for choosing the right business course
There are more business degrees on offer than almost any other subject, this presents you with the dilemma of which one to pick. Here are a few tips on things you should look for: Choose a degree at a university you’re excited about studying at. Find a degree that includes a placement year – a year where you can go and work in a company to gain experience. Look carefully at the course content, not all business degrees are the same. Does the university offer the breadth of opportunity that you are looking for? How extensive is the list of electives? Do you already have a particular goal in mind? Does the university have an extensive alumni network?
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Which one is right for you?
Find out more about studying business…
Specific application advice for applying for business courses
Look at your grades and match them to the grades the university is demanding. Find a degree that includes a placement year – where you can go and...
What are the different variations of a business degree?
In addition to the five major categories (there are numerous sub-categories as well): human resources, sales, marketing, PR, and management...
Country differences in business courses
While most universes around the world teach you the basic business modules – sales, finance, marketing, HR, PR, advertising, economics, business...
The structure of a typical business course at university
Most business degrees teach the basic areas of business during Years 1 and 2 and then in Year 3 you’ll be able to choose from a range of options...
Getting support for your IB Diploma course selection
Are you confused? Not sure who to turn to for advice? Don’t worry, every school has people who are waiting to help you, wanting to help you and willing to help you. The IB Diploma Coordinator The IB Diploma Coordinator will provide you with the information about...
Country for country university requirements for IBDP course selection
Some universities will make requirements for specific HL courses to be taken in order to gain entry to certain programs of study.More information can be found on individual university websites or at the IB’s recognition website. United Kingdom – UK universities...
How the IB assesses the Diploma
Students are scored on a scale of 1–7 points from results of examinations and coursework. Subjects are graded according to the following scale: 7 Excellent 6 Very good 5 Good 4 Satisfactory 3 Mediocre 2 Poor 1 Very poor N No grade The TOK course and the...
Some of the background detail you may have missed
Introducing Human Relations (HR)
The main areas of work for people in HR are: recruitment and contracts – finding the right person for a vacancy and agreeing the terms of that...
Introducing Management Consulting
Management consulting is all about solving problems for clients. A ‘problem’ doesn’t have to be something negative – it could be the desire to...
Warwick Business School
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Introducing Public Relations (PR)
Public relations is about maintaining or improving the reputation of an organisation by influencing how other people perceive it. PR is about how...
Introducing Marketing
Marketing is the ‘soft sell’ part of a business. It’s about understanding why people choose products or services and what they want from those...
London School of Economics
What does a building surveyor do? Building surveyors offer professional advice on factors affecting existing buildings such as building defects,...
What IB subjects/grades do I need to study business?
This is the good part, you can take just about any combination of IB diploma subjects and still be eligible to apply for a business degree at...
The changing world of business
Is business an office job? Or do I get to travel and meet other people? In answer to this is yes and no. More and more companies are downsizing...
The structure of a typical business course at university
Most business degrees teach the basic areas of business during Years 1 and 2 and then in Year 3 you’ll be able to choose from a range of options...
Rotterdam School of Management
What does a building surveyor do? Building surveyors offer professional advice on factors affecting existing buildings such as building defects,...
