Commerce

Course Description

Commerce enables young people to develop knowledge about financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment issues. In this subject, students will increase their ability to research information, apply problem-solving strategies and evaluate options in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community.

What will we learn about?

Students are required to study four core topics within the Commerce Syllabus that will assist them in developing essential skills to negotiate living in our society. The four core topics include:

Consumer and Financial Decisions
The Economic and Business Environment
Employment and Work Futures
Law, Society and Political Involvement

Additionally, students, in consultation with their teacher, can select up to five options from the following list to complement their study in Commerce:

Our Economy
Investing
Promoting and Selling
Running a Business
Law in Action
Travel
Towards Independence

This subject is offered as a 200 Hour Elective Course

Commerce Trailer 2.mp4

Why should I choose this elective?

This elective helps to prepare students who have an interest in working in finance, economics or business. Through partnerships with community organisations, students will hear firsthand what is required in running a successful small business. They will explore vital aspects of our society including the legal system, the economy and the purpose of taxation. They will also consider their personal financial habits and make meaningful and achievable saving goals for the future. Studying commerce will educate students on their rights as an employee in an Australian workplace.

Course Contribution: Nil

The Course Contribution is nil for this subject; however, parents and students should be aware that extra opportunities, such as excursions, will be available for an additional cost.

Parents will be invoiced for any additional payments. Part payments can be made at any time, in any amount. POP Payments and EFTPOS facilities are available.

What does this course link to in Stage 6?

This course provides valuable skills that will be useful if you wish to continue studying HSIE subjects in Stage 6. It has links to the following courses:

Business Services
Business Studies
Economics
Legal Studies
Work Studies

Commerce opens career options like:

Banking
Insurance
Actuarial science
Accounting,
Chartered Accountant
Cost Accountant
Financial Analyst, etc.
Basically, all basic skills are learnt to enter the work force

Want more information?

NSW Commerce Syllabus

DOE Commerce Information

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

Amber O'Connell Chris Puleo Sherene Abrahams Arjit Sabharwal

Head Teacher HSIE Deputy Principal/HSIE Teacher HSIE Teacher HSIE Teacher

amber.oconnell4@det.nsw.edu.au christopher.puleo1@det.nsw.edu.au sherene.abrahams1@det.nsw.edu.au arjit.sabharwal@det.nsw.edu.au

Rachel Pirovic-Moss Wyatt Barn Wajma Limmer Mary Stephen

HSIE Teacher HSIE Teacher HSIE Teacher/Head Teacher Wellbeing HSIE Teacher

rachel.pirovic4@det.nsw.edu.au wyatt.barn4@det.nsw.edu.au wajma.shukoor3@det.nsw.edu.au mary.stephen2@det.nsw.edu.au

Nisha Rani

HSIE Teacher

nisha.rani1@det.nsw.edu.au