Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Aim of Course

The Business Management and Enterprise General course focuses on establishing and operating a small business in Australia and aims to provide students with an understanding of the knowledge and skills of the processes and procedures required for generating business ideas and turning them into a viable business venture. Factors that impact on business innovation and success, business planning, and legal aspects of running a small business are examined. Students engage in the running of a small business, or participate in business simulations, to develop practical business skills and to develop financial and business literacy. Through the consideration of real businesses and scenarios, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that enable them to analyse business opportunities, develop proposals and make sound, ethical business decisions. The course equips students to participate proactively in the world of business, behave responsibly and demonstrate integrity in business activities.

Description of Course

Year 11

  • Unit 1:  Establishing a small business in Australia.

  • Unit 2:  Operating a small business in Australia.

Year 12

  • Unit 3:  Success in business at a national level and what it takes to be successful beyond the initial start-up stage.

  • Unit 4:  On business growth and the challenges faced by businesses expanding at a national level.

More detailed course info can be found HERE.

Assessment

·       Business Research

·       Response