Standard Level
External assessment (3 hours) = 75%
Paper 1 (1 hour and 15 minutes) = 30%
Based on a case study issued in advance, with additional unseen material for section B.
Assessment objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 (40 marks)
Section A
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5
Students answer two of three structured questions based on the pre-seen case study. (10 marks per question)
Section B
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5
Students answer one compulsory structured question primarily based on the additional stimulus material. (20 marks)
Paper 2 (1 hour and 45 minutes) = 45%
Assessment objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 (50 marks)
Section A
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5
Students answer one of two structured questions based on stimulus material with a quantitative focus. (10 marks)
Section B
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5
Students answer one of three structured questions based on stimulus material. (20 marks)
Section C
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5
Students answer one of three extended response questions primarily based on two concepts that underpin the course. (20 marks).
Internal assessment (15 teaching hours) = 25%
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Written commentary
Students produce a written commentary based on three to five supporting documents about a real issue or problem facing a particular organization.
Maximum 1500 words. (25 marks)
Higher Level
External assessment (4 hours and 30 minutes) = 75%
Paper 1 (2 hours and 15 minutes) = 35%
Based on a case study issued in advance, with additional unseen material for section B and C.
Assessment objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 (60 marks)
Section A
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5 including HL extension topics.
Students answer two of three structured questions based on the pre-seen case study. (10 marks per question)
Section B
Syllabus content: Units 1 - 5 including HL extension topics.
Students answer one compulsory structured question primarily based on the additional stimulus material. (20 marks)
Section C
Syllabus content: Units 1–5 including HL extension topics.
Students answer one compulsory extended response question primarily based on the additional stimulus material. (20 marks)
Paper 2 (2 hours and 15 minutes) = 40%
Assessment objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 (70 marks)
Section A
Syllabus content: Units 1–5 including HL extension topics.
Students answer one of two structured questions based on stimulus material with a quantitative focus. (10 marks)
Section B
Syllabus content: Units 1–5 including HL extension topics.
Students answer two of three structured questions based on stimulus material. (20 marks per question)
Section C
Syllabus content: Units 1–5 including HL extension topics.
Students answer one of three extended response questions primarily based on two concepts that underpin the course. (20 marks).
Internal assessment (30 teaching hours) = 25%
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Research project
Students research and report on an issue facing an organization or a decision to be made by an organization (or several organizations).
Maximum 2000 words. (25 marks)