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Welcome to this section of the InThinking Business Management website which has been designed specifically for IB Business Management students, whether you are studying at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL).

The resources are here to support your learning throughout the two-year course, help you develop your Business Management skills, and prepare you for both the internal and external assessments.

Our aim

Our aim is to help you become a more confident, independent, and successful Business Management student. The site goes beyond simply learning business management tools and theories. It will help you apply your knowledge to real-world businesses, analyse management decisions, use appropriate business management tools and theories, and develop well-supported judgements.

How to use this site

Your teacher will give you access to the pages and resources that are most relevant to your learning. These may include course content (eBook), case studies, activities, quizzes, examination practice, sample responses, revision materials, and other learning resources.

Use the site alongside your lessons and other learning materials. Your teacher may also direct you to particular pages before, during, or after lessons.

Why study Business Management?

Business Management is about understanding how organizations operate, make decisions, respond to change, and achieve their objectives. Throughout the course, you will explore areas such as human resource management, finance and accounts, marketing, and operations management, as well as the challenges faced by businesses and other organizations in an increasingly complex and changing world.

The course also encourages you to consider business decisions from different perspectives through the four key concepts of Change, Creativity, Ethics, and Sustainability.

You're also in very good company, with over 40 000 candidates studying Business Management!

As the chart above shows, there has been an extraordinary 1176.67% increase in the number of students studying IB Business Management during the given period - a testament to the ongoing and growing popularity and global reach of the subject.

Approaches to learning

IB Business Management uses an inquiry-based approach to learning. This means that you are encouraged not simply to learn information, but also to ask questions, investigate real-world business issues, consider different perspectives, and reach reasoned conclusions.

Throughout the course, you will develop important Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills: thinking, communication, social, self-management, and research skills. These will help you with your study of Business Management, your Internal Assessment (IA), your Extended Essay, and your wider engagement with the IB Diploma Programme.

Assessment

The assessment section of the site will help you understand what is expected of you in both the Internal Assessment (IA) and the external examinations.

SL students complete Papers 1 and 2, while HL students complete Papers 1, 2, and 3. On InThinking Business Management, you will find guidance, practice questions, examination techniques, sample responses, and revision materials to help you prepare effectively for each component.

Using the website

The student pages are designed to:

• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the Business Management tools, theories, and concepts.
• Help you apply Business Management knowledge to real-world organizations and situations.
• Develop your skills of application, analysis, and evaluation (critical thinking).
• Support your preparation for the Internal Assessment and external examinations.
• Help you use the Business Management Toolkit (BMT) appropriately and effectively.
• Develop your understanding of the four key concepts of change, creativity, ethics, and sustainability.
• Encourage you to become a more independent and reflective learner.

All the best with the Business Management course!