The Ontario CurriculumBusiness Studies

BBB 4M

BBB 4E

Emphasis On …

Descriptive course titles International Business Fundamentals International Business Essentials

No change to destinations Remove prerequisite for BBB4M Generally - decreasing the number and length of

expectations Examples - updated and increased number Developing business communication techniques

Emphasis On (continued)

CanadaGeography Numeracy skillsEthics Increasing need to access computer labsDescriptors for the 4E course:

Identify vs. analyse

EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS

Course Strand OE SE

BBB4M Current 5 18 72 Revised 5 16 57

BBB4E Current 4 13 56 Revised 4 15 51

Numbers may vary as a result of final revisions

BBB 4M International Business Fundamentals

STRANDS

Current The Global Environment

for Business Business and Trade Factors Influencing

Success in International Markets

Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution

World Markets and Careers

Revised Business, Trade and the

Economy The Global Environment

for Business Factors Influencing

Success in International Markets

Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution

Working in International Markets

Business, Trade and the Economy

Vocabulary and terminologyInternational trade, multinational, export,

competitive advantageBusiness communication techniques

Business reports, presentations International Interdependence

Evolution of Canada’s relationships

The Global Environment for Business

Impact of globalizationOn businesses, people, consumer choices

TrendsProduction, standardization, labour

Technology useCalculations of currency, Internet

Factors Influencing Success in International Markets

Expanded list of examples in this strand

CulturalEthics, values, languageDiversity and competitive advantage

PoliticalAvoiding MistakesCanada’s success in international markets

Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution

Ethical issues removed from this strandProvide more and updated examplesMarketing approaches include:

Focus on e-commerce, e-distribution

Working in International Markets

Focus onEthicsPartnerships and AlliancesEducation and Training

Incorporated careers and skills throughout the course

BBB 4EInternational Business Essentials

STRANDS

Remain Unchanged

Canada in the Global Marketplace International MarketsConducting International Business International Careers and Skills

Canada in the Global Marketplace

Focus on Advantages and disadvantages of IB for

CanadaBarriersEvolution of International Business in Canada

More describe and identify descriptors

International Markets

Fewer expectationsDevelop numeracy skills

Converting and comparing currenciesImpact of currency fluctuations on strategies

Conducting International Business

Shortened some expectationsAdded focus on ethics

International Careers and Skills

Added specific expectations that address:

Border IssuesThe role of the border services agenciesThe impact on study, travel and employment The international events such as 9/11 and SARS

Expanding vocabulary, concepts and communication

Suggestions

Back at the board level.