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Who should take BBB4M online?
BBB4M supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, straight into the workplace, or starting your own business, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students planning to apply to university or college programs in business, international business, marketing or management
- Students heading to college business programs or careers in logistics, importing, exporting and international trade
- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to understand how to market and sell products in international markets
- Students who need a Grade 12 university/college preparation course for their admission average
- Students interested in global trade and how companies succeed in international markets
- Graduates and mature students adding a Grade 12 business credit
- Student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Business, trade and the economy: Explore the importance of international business and trade in the global economy.
- The global business environment: Examine the economic, cultural and political factors that influence international business.
- Success in international markets: Investigate the factors that help businesses succeed when they operate internationally.
- International marketing: Learn techniques and strategies for marketing products in international markets.
- Distribution and managing internationally: Study how businesses distribute products globally and manage international operations effectively.
Official Ontario course description
International Business Fundamentals, Grade 12, University/College (BBB4M)
This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management.
Prerequisite: None
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OUAC or OCAS.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
BBB4M frequently asked questions
What is the prerequisite for BBB4M?
There is no prerequisite for BBB4M. Any student can enrol in this Grade 12 University/College course.
Do I need BBB4M for business programs?
Many business programs do not require a specific business course, but BBB4M prepares students for postsecondary study in business, international business, marketing and management. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
Can BBB4M count toward my university average?
BBB4M is a Grade 12 M course, and many universities accept M courses in an admission average. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
How long does BBB4M take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my BBB4M mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC or OCAS and send your report card to your home school.
I already took BBB4M. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.