Commerce

What students learn in Commerce:

Students investigate the consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment world and are provided with the opportunity to develop their research, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Students develop an understanding of political and legal processes in order to become informed, responsible and active citizens. Commerce provides opportunities for students to develop the skills required to become responsible and independent individuals who can contribute to society.

Student learning in Commerce promotes critical thinking and the opportunity to participate in the community. Students learn to identify, research and evaluate options when solving problems and making decisions on matters relating to their consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment interactions. They develop research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, and the skills of working independently and collaboratively.

Topic studied:

Years 9:

Core study

Each Core Study topic should be 20–25 indicative hours

• Consumer and Financial Decisions

• Employment and Work Futures

Options

Each Option topic should be 15–25 indicative hours

• Promoting and Selling

• Running a Business

• Travel

Years 10:

Core study

Each Core Study topic should be 20–25 indicative hours

• The Economic and Business Environment

• Law, Society and Political Involvement

Options

Each Option topic should be 15–25 indicative hours

• Investing

• Law in Action

• Towards Independence

Skills you learn in Commerce:

Knowledge and understanding

Students develop knowledge and understanding of:

• consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment matters.

Skills

Students develop skills in:

• decision-making and problem-solving in relation to consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment issues

• effective research and communication

• Numeracy and Data/Graphical Interpretation

• ICT Skills

• working independently and collaboratively.

Values and attitudes

Students value and appreciate:

• ethical and socially responsible behaviour in relation to personal decision-making, business practices, employment and legal issues

• fundamental rights, rules and laws that promote fairness, justice and equity in society through informed, responsible and active citizenship.

You will be required to purchase a textbook and you will need a device to use in class. 

1. Is there a lot of mathematics in this subject?

There is some basic mathematics in this subject, however you will need to interpret data in tables and graphs, which is a skill you will be developing in commerce. 

2. Is commerce all about writing tasks?

No, you will complete a variety of tasks such as research based activities, presentations, case studies, report writing tasks and simulations. 

3. Who do you contact for information about this course?

• Mr. Tusa:

• ptusa@parra.catholic.edu.au

4. What if I do not want to go into a business related occupation when I finish school?

There are many occupations and industries besides business and finance which require the skills and knowledge that commerce provides. It is highly recommended that you learn commerce during high school as the knowledge and skills you acquire are used in all aspects of life once you have completed high school. Commerce helps you become more financially literate, and socially aware and informed of political, legal and economic issues which will help you become a global citizen who participates effectively in the community.   

Commerce will provide you with content and an introductory understanding relating to the following subjects which you can select for senior school:

• Business Studies

• Economics

• Legal Studies