What is this course about?

Business activity is a feature of everyone’s life. Throughout the world people engage in a web of business activities to design, produce, market, deliver and support a range of goods and services. Business Studies is designed to prepare students to participate effectively, ethically and responsibly in the changing business world.

2 Units in Preliminary and HSC ATAR: Yes Category A

Board Developed Course Hours Studied: 120 Preliminary / 120 HSC

Who Should do this Course?

The Business Studies course provides an excellent introduction to students pursuing further studies in business or commerce. The course will provide students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the broad business field an insight in the areas of marketing, financial and management accounting, taxation, financial management, business management, management consultancy, employment relations and human resources.

How is the course taught?

Case studies are a key feature of the teaching of Business Studies.Students will undertake case studies in business to apply theoretical concepts and provide a relevant practical aspect to their studies.

How is this course assessed?

Business Studies is assessed using research projects, class tests, oral presentation and examinations. The exams contain multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions, using business report format.

Excursions

When possible visits to relevant businesses and guest speakers are an important component of the course.