Being student-centred in Business Management

January 13, 2016
It is often difficult in some cultures to change the emphasis on learning away from teachers to learners, as cultural expectations are that the teacher is the ‘source of knowledge’. The IB programme expects, however, through all of its components that...

‘Tis the season for giving

December 23, 2015
It’s the season for giving and Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook announced at the beginning of December that he and wife Priscilla Chan intend to advance human potential and promote equality for all children in the next generation through their charitable...

Social enterprise, Social business and Sustainable organanizations

December 9, 2015
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who can help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Business management plays a key role in the process of putting the IB...

Desirable accessory, technology solution or fad?

November 20, 2015
Wearable technology, wearable devices and fashionable technology are clothing and accessories that incorporate computer and electronic technologies. Smart clothes can be both practical and aesthetic, making technology a part of daily life. By embedding garments with...

HLIA negative trends

November 18, 2015
As we move to the new Business Management programme and assessment models, it is a good time to reflect on negative trends in the preparation and completion of the higher level internal assessment, and the (probably optimistic) hope that these will be addressed in the...