Business Studies (2U)
Board Developed Course (240 hours)
Available in Years 11 and 12
Course description
Business activity is a feature of everyone’s life. As consumers and producers, employees, employers or self-employed, savers and investors and as importers and exporters, people throughout the world engage in a web of business activities to design, produce, market, deliver and support a range of goods and services.
Business Studies is distinctive in that it encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of business and management in contexts which students will encounter in life. It offers focus areas and perspectives ranging from the planning of a small business to the broader roles of management, finance, employment relations, operations, marketing and the impact of the global business environment.
Business Studies makes a significant contribution to the ability to participate effectively in the business environment. Students completing this course will develop general and specific skills including research, analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking and communication. These skills enhance students’ confidence and ability to participate effectively, not only as members of the business world, but as informed citizens dealing with issues emanating from business activities that impact on their lives.
Course Structure
Preliminary Course (120 indicative hours)
The Preliminary Course is based on a study of three compulsory topics:
Nature of Business:
Role, types of influences on business
Business growth & decline
Business Management:
Nature of Management
Management Approaches and Process
Management and Change
Business Planning:
Small to medium Enterprises
Influences on SMEs
Business Planning and Critical Issues
HSC Course (120 indicative hours)
The HSC course is based on a study of four compulsory topics:
Operations:
Role of influences on Operations
Operations Processes and Strategy
Marketing:
Role of influences on Marketing
Marketing processes and Strategy
Finance:
Role of influences on Finance
Finance processes and Strategy
Human Resources:
Human Resource processes and Strategy
Effective Human Resources