Business Education and Accounting
Business practice underpins studies within this subject area. Business practice involves the use of management, financial procedures, communication, economics, technology practice and technologies. It promotes students' knowing, thinking, investigating, creating, communicating, participating and reflecting. Students use one or more of the elements of business practice to respond to business challenges. The knowledge, practices and dispositions of business contexts are transferable to other life contexts.
A Windows based Laptop is required for this subject. They will use their own laptop in class every day to complete their learning.
COURSE OUTLINE
· business management
· basic book keeping
· business communication
· the accounting process
· economics and living standards
· management of the economy
· MYOB—computerised accounting.
YEAR 11 & 12
Accounting – General Senior
Subject
Accounting provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the essential role of organising, analysing and communicating financial data and information in the successful performance of any organisation.
Students learn fundamental accounting concepts in order to understand accrual accounting and managerial and accounting controls, preparing internal financial reports, ratio analysis and interpretation of internal and external financial reports. They synthesise financial data and other information, evaluate accounting practices, solve authentic accounting problems, make decisions and communicate recommendations.
A Windows based Laptop is required for this subject. They will use their own laptop in class every day to complete their learning.
Business – General Senior Subject
Through studying Business, students are challenged
academically and exposed to authentic and real-life practices. The knowledge
and skills developed in Business will allow students to contribute meaningfully
to society, the workforce and the marketplace and prepare them as potential
employees, employers, leaders, managers and entrepreneurs of the future. Students
investigate the business life cycle from the seed to post-maturity stage;
develop skills in examining business data and information. Furthermore, students will learn business
concepts, theories, processes and strategies relevant to leadership, management
and entrepreneurship.
Diploma of Business (VET)
Students can study the Diploma of Business whilst at school as a subject and it is delivered in partnership with College Australia.
Certificate II in Workplace Skills (VET) (4 Credit points)
The Certificate II in Workplace Skills (Business Services Training Certificate II) are recommended for students interested in developing business skill and pursing a vocational pathway. Some keyboard proficiency and computing knowledge is recommended by not essential.