Business activity is a feature of everyone's life. The Business Studies syllabus encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of business in ways students encounter throughout their lives. It offers learning from the planning of a small business to the management of operations, marketing, finance and human resource in large businesses. 

Contemporary business issues and case studies are embedded in the course to provide a stimulating and relevant framework for students to apply to problems encountered in the business environment. Business Studies fosters intellectual, social and moral development by assisting students to think critically about the role of business and its ethical responsibilities to society. 

NESA Syllabus information – Business Studies

Through Business Studies, students will develop:

• Knowledge and understanding of:

  • the nature, role and structure of business 

  • internal and external influences on business  

  • the functions and processes of business activity 

  • management strategies and their effectiveness  

• Skills to:

  • investigate, synthesise and evaluate contemporary business issues and hypothetical and actual business situations 

  • communicate business information and issues using appropriate formats 

  • apply mathematical concepts appropriate to business situations  

• Values and attitudes about: 

  • responsible participation in business activity 

  • ethical business behaviour 

  • corporate social responsibility. 

• Laptop 

• A4 work books/ or Loose leaf paper and folder 

• Pens  

• Ruler 

• Calculator 

• Accountancy 

• Advertising 

• Banking, investment and financial services 

• General management 

• HR/personnel 

• Management consultancy 

• Public relations 

• Retail management 

• Sales and marketing

• Create a Business Plan for a viable Business – Year 11 

• Course Seminars 

• Year 11: $40 

• Year 12: $40 + textbook ($70) 

• This includes access to Edrolo – a learning platform to support students engage in all areas of the course and test their skills and understanding.