Commerce

Commerce is an elective subject that students often choose in years 9 and 10, although some schools may also offer to students in years 7 and / or 8. Commerce can be offered as a 100 hour course or a 200 hour course.

Students who take this elective subject will develop knowledge, skills and understandings related to consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues so that they are able to make informed and responsible decisions.  Learning can cover consumer choices, personal finances, law and society and employment. Addtional topics can include investing, selling, e-commerce, global links, independent living, policitical issues, travel planning, law and community participation and running a business or small enterprise.

A syllabus is a document that gives teachers an outline of what students are to be taught in a specific learning area.

See Board of Studies commerce 7-10 syllabus and other supporting material.