Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? NOT APPLICABLE
How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? NOT APPLICABLE
Students who successfully complete this subject will be invited to study the Certificate III in Business Year 11 & 12.
What is Business?
Business provides opportunities for students to develop business knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to society, the workforce and the marketplace. This subject prepare students to become employees, employers, leaders, managers and entrepreneurs.
Students investigate the business life cycle, develop skills in examining business data and information and learn business concepts, theories, processes and strategies relevant to leadership, management and entrepreneurship. They investigate the influence of, and implications for, strategic development in the functional areas of finance, human resources, marketing and operations.
Students use a variety of technological, communication and analytical tools to comprehend, analyse, interpret and synthesise business data and information. They engage with the dynamic business world (in both national and global contexts), the changing workforce and emerging digital technologies.
What makes a student suited to Business?
Students who achieve success in Business are those who:
- possess high level problem solving and investigation skills
- demonstrate high level written and communication skills
- excellent time management to ensure regular commitment to study and assessment
What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?
- Year 9 - minimum C Standard in Core English
- Year 10 - minimum C Standard in Core English
What is the cost of this subject?
Excursions – each year there are a minimum of two excursions (approximately $50 for the year)
What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?
- A4 Notebook for record keeping of class notes and practice of skills
- Year 10, 11 & 12 - compulsory BYOD, as this subject includes extensive research tasks
What do students study in this subject and how are they assessed?
| | | Unit Overviews | Assessment |
| Year 10 | Semester 1 | Business Environments – Small Business
Business Life Cycle | Summative internal assessment 1: 25% • Examination: Combination Response Summative internal assessment 2: 25% • Investigation: Feasibility Report
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| | Semester 2 | Management Styles
Human Resources, marketing, operations, finance | Summative internal assessment 3: 25% • Investigation: Business Report Summative internal assessment 4: 25% • Examination: Combination Response
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