Business Studies
Course Information
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.
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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.
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Course Structure
Aim: Business Studies aims to develop knowledge, understanding, skills and values which enable students to make judgements about the performance of businesses in a dynamic business environment.
Preliminary course
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Nature of business: The role and nature of business
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Business management: The nature and responsibilities of management
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Business planning: Establishing and planning a small to medium enterprise
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HSC course
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Operations: Strategies for effective operations management
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Marketing: Development and implementation of successful marketing strategies
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Finance: Financial information in the planning and management of business
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Human resources: Human resource management and business performance
Benefits and Application
The aim of the course is to give students an insight into the workings of the business world. The course is an excellent preparation for employment in the business world, as it provides a good understanding of the processes involved. This subject is useful for careers in commercial areas, secretarial work, accountancy and even running your own business. It is also a useful subject as preparation for a Commerce or Economics degree at University.
Business Studies Stage 6 Syllabus
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