企業、會計與財務概論

Overview

The Business curriculum for the International Stream prepares students for the rigorous academic standards of Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) in Business. The course develops a holistic understanding of business in local, national, and global contexts. Grade 11 (IAS) focuses on marketing, people management, business planning, and finance, while Grade 12 (IAL) advances into strategic decision-making, competitiveness, and global business expansion, equipping students with strong analytical and quantitative skills for international university study and global careers.

 

Curriculum Goals

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Master Core Business Concepts & Standards: Show a thorough understanding of core business concepts, theories, and international accounting standards across all four examination units. 
  • Apply Quantitative Business Techniques: Use quantitative skills such as market share, elasticity, break-even analysis, accounting ratios, investment appraisal, and decision trees to solve real business problems. 
  • Analyze Strategic & Operational Decisions: Critically analyze business strategies, corporate objectives, marketing strategies, and operational decisions using models like Ansoff's Matrix, Porter's Strategic Matrix, and PESTLE. 
  • Evaluate Global Business & Ethics: Assess global market expansion, multinational corporations (MNCs), protectionism, and international business ethics, including CSR, sustainability, and supply chain integrity.
  • Construct Evidence-Based Arguments: Write extended analytical essays and case study responses with logical chains of reasoning and perceptive, evidence-based evaluations.
  • Develop Independent & Collaborative Academic Skills: Do self-directed research, interpret data, and work on group projects to build university-ready academic habits.

 

Key Skills Developed

  • Quantitative and Financial Competence: Business calculations such as elasticity of demand, break-even analysis, and liquidity and profitability ratios.
  • Strategic Decision-Making & Analysis: Using strategic tools like SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and Critical Path Analysis to evaluate risks, opportunities, and corporate strategy.
  • Global Horizon and Market Evaluation: Assessing international expansion, foreign investment, exchange rates, trade blocs, and the risks of offshoring and outsourcing. 
  • Critical Evaluation & Extended Writing: Building balanced, well-contextualized arguments and supported recommendations in response to business case studies. 
  • Self-Directed and Digital Learning: Independent study using digital learning platforms, financial news sources, and past paper analysis.