Business Management IB Level 3

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 Grades at 5 and above including English and Maths

How to Apply: - We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:-

https://wilmingtonacademy.applicaa.com/sixthform

Ever wondered how what you are learning in your lessons applies to the world at large? IB Business Management will apply your knowledge of business in a global manner.

Through studying IB, students develop key academic and employability skills such as reflection, critical thought and communication. The IB Business Management also develops learner awareness of global business, and how the business environment operates across the world.

Business management opens up a number of opportunities. The diverse topics covered will ensure that students will develop the necessary skills to go into any business environment and be successful. Having an appreciation for the world of business will ensure employers take note of those students who make the most of this qualification.

Students will be able to go straight into a business environment or look to develop their understanding further by looking at university, either by studying business or targeting a course within a specific field of business to gain that greater depth of knowledge.

The IB also teaches students to become critical thinkers who understand the issues from a multitude of angles. Students are encouraged to develop reasoning skills and problem-solving skills, all of which will be valuable to future higher education providers and employers.

First Year

Unit 1 – Business Organisation and Environment

Unit 2 - Human Resource Management

Unit 3 - Finance and Accounts

Unit 4 – Marketing

Unit 5 - Operations Management

Each year, the course is assessed through both a written external exam. You will also be required to submit an internal assessment, which will require you to investigate an issue within an existing business.

Minimum of 5 (9-5) grades in GCSE Examinations including a grade 6 in English and Maths

Business management opens up a number of opportunities. The diverse topics covered will ensure that students will develop the necessary skills to go into any business environment and be successful.

Having an appreciation for the world of business ties to the IBCP, will ensure employers take note of those students who make the most of this qualification.

Students will be able to go straight into a business environment or look to develop their understanding further by looking at university, either by studying business or targeting a course within a specific field of business to gain that greater depth of knowledge.