Business surrounds us all. We work, operate, and rely on business to provide us with our necessities and luxuries in life.
Business students are exposed to authentic and real-life experiences and develop knowledge and skills to be able to contribute meaningfully to society and the workforce as potential employees, employers, leaders, managers and entrepreneurs of the future.
The study of Business gives students a competitive edge in the workplace and personally. The skills and attitudes developed including social responsibility, ethics, environmental awareness and financial literacy will help students become informed citizens, employees, consumers and investors.
Year 11
| Unit 1 – Business Creation | | Unit 2 – Business Growth | |
| Fundamentals of business | Creation of business ideas | Establishment of a business | Entering Markets |
| What does it take to be successful in business? Learn through authentic business case studies. | Explore innovation theories and entrepreneurial motivation to investigate the viability of ideas. | Business start-ups, human resources and financial strategies. Buy, open or franchise? | Growing the business through marketing and operational strategies. |
| Exam | Investigative Report | Feasibility Report | Exam |
Year 12
| Unit 3: Business Diversification | | Unit 4 – Business Evolution | |
| Competitive Markets | Strategic development | Repositioning a business | Transformation of a business. |
| Expansion strategies for mature businesses to remain competitive. | Marketing and operational strategies in a hostile competitive environment. | Stay steady or decline and exit? What are the options? | Change management and renewal of a business. |
| Exam | Investigative Report | Feasibility Report | External Exam |
Skills and awesomeness including excursions/events/trips
Students will be exposed to contemporary issues, events and/or case studies and learn skills they will utilise throughout their lives to make sound, considered decisions as individuals, employees or in some cases business owners and managers.
Possible excursions and extra activities
- IKEA
- Maleny Dairies
- Local businesses where relevant
- Suggestions and offers of relevant excursions always welcomed
- Extra-curricular lunch time activity – join the Sharemarket Game Club and stand to win prizes
Career pathways
Numerous career pathways include (but not limited to): Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Human Resources, Financial Services, Accounting Services, Administrative Services, Business Law, International Business, Importer/Exporter, Bank Officer, Consulting Services, Retail, Media, Sales, Marketing, and related services.