DP Business Management at GESS
At GESS, Business Management is an innovative and future-focused subject that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and analytical mindset to navigate the complexities of a dynamic global business environment. The course emphasizes four key conceptsβChange, Creativity, Ethics, and Sustainabilityβwhich serve as a foundation for exploring real-world business challenges. Through case studies, data analysis, and applied learning, students develop critical thinking and decision-making abilities essential for business leadership.
π Why Study Business Management at GESS?
π Concept-Driven Learning β Students engage with four interdisciplinary concepts: Change, Creativity, Ethics, and Sustainability, which provide a framework for evaluating business strategies and operations.
π Practical Decision-Making β The course integrates the Business Management Toolkit (BMT), a set of analytical tools that help students assess business situations, interpret data, and make informed decisions.
π Real-World Application β Students explore business scenarios related to globalization, digital transformation, social entrepreneurship, and corporate responsibility. The curriculum encourages ethical decision-making and sustainable business practices.
π Holistic Business Understanding β The course is structured around five key units:
Unit 1: Introduction to Business Management β The role of business in society, organizational objectives, and stakeholder relationships.
Unit 2: Human Resource Management β Leadership, motivation, organizational structures, and workforce planning.
Unit 3: Finance and Accounts β Financial management, investment appraisal, and budget planning.
Unit 4: Marketing β Market research, branding, digital marketing, and customer engagement.
Unit 5: Operations Management β Production methods, efficiency, quality control, and supply chain management.
π Assessment:
πΈ Internal Assessment (IA) β Students conduct a business research project, applying business theories and tools to analyze real-world business challenges and propose data-driven recommendations.
πΈ Examinations β The external assessments require students to demonstrate their understanding through structured responses, financial analysis, and in-depth case study evaluations.
Paper 1 (SL & HL) β Business analysis based on a pre-released statement.
Paper 2 (SL & HL) β Business decision-making with a focus on data interpretation and financial analysis.
Paper 3 (HL Only) β A case study on social enterprises, where students propose innovative and ethical business solutions.
π Business Management at GESS: HL vs. SL
πΉ Higher Level (HL): HL students explore advanced business models, decision-making frameworks, and quantitative financial analysis. They also complete Paper 3, which focuses on strategic recommendations for a social enterprise.
πΉ Standard Level (SL): SL students focus on fundamental business concepts and applications, developing a strong foundation in business principles.
At GESS, Business Management fosters strategic thinking, ethical leadership, and an entrepreneurial mindset, preparing students for careers in business, finance, marketing, and global management.