Business Studies

Business Studies empowers students to become informed and responsible citizens by developing knowledge, understanding, skills and values relevant to their interactions with business and participation in a dynamic business environment

Through Business Studies, students will develop

knowledge and understanding about:

• the nature, role and structure of business
• the functions, processes and operations of business
• the nature, role, responsibilities and effectiveness of management
• the impact of internal and external factors on business.

skills to:

• investigate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate business information and issues from a variety of perspectives
• communicate business information and issues using appropriate formats
• apply mathematical concepts appropriate to business situations.

values and attitudes about:

• informed and responsible participation in the business community
• ethical business behaviour
• social responsibility of business.

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

Business Studies 11-12 are available from the Board of Studies.