Business Studies
Course Type: Board Developed Course (ATAR)
Units: 2
Prerequisites: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
Business Studies encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of business in contexts which students will encounter throughout their lives. It offers learning from the planning of a small business to the management of operations, marketing, finance and human resources in large businesses.
Each topic in the Business Studies syllabus addresses the following:
The nature, role and structure of business
Internal and external influences on business
The function and processes of business activity
Management strategies and their effectiveness
Year 11 Modules:
Nature of Business
Business Management
Business Planning
Excursion: Taronga Zoo - discover the Marketing strategies employed
HSC Modules:
Operations
Finance
Marketing
Human Resources
HSC Exam: 3 hours written
University:
Bachelor Arts
Bachelor Arts - Business and communication
Bachelor Arts - Global Studies
Bachelor Commerce
Bachelor Business Administration
Bachelor Accounting and Finance
Bachelor Information Technology
Bachelor Arts/Laws
Bachelor Law
Bachelor Global Logisitics
Bachelor International Business
Bachelor Accounting
Bachelor Communication - Journalism
Bachelor Communication - Advertising
Bachelor Business Management
Bachelor Business studies
Bachelor Agricultural Business Management
Careers:
Finance manager
Financial dealer & broker
Foreign affairs & trade officer
Hospital administrator
Hotel manager
Human resources officer
Importer and exporter
Industrial relations officer
Investment analyst
Logistics clerk
Real estate agent
Records and information manager
Recruitment consultant
Conveyancer
Copywriter
Inventory & supply officer
Office manager
Retail buyer
Retail or sales manager
Secretary
Settlement clerk
Shipping clerk
Telemarketer
Transport administrator
Transport clerk
Word processing operator
Administrative assistant
Bank officer
Company secretary
Compliance officer