Business and Business Communication and Technologies (BCT) offer students opportunities to engage in and understand a range of administrative practices through real-life situations and business simulations. It provides an understanding of how business organizations work and are managed: their goals, strategies, structures, technologies, environments, and the motivation and interests of the people involved. This subject can lead to employment opportunities in such areas as business administration, events management, human resources and provides a foundation for tertiary study in business related areas.
Accounting provides a foundation in the discipline of accounting and prepares students for further education, training and employment. The subject offers scope and flexibility through exploration of financial decisions and provides relevance for general education.
Topics studied
Year 9 Business: Business Organisations, Recording Financial Information, Running a Business & Marketing Plan, Cost Benefit Profit Analysis, Formal Meetings, Petty Cash, Personal Finance, Recording Financial Information, Cash Budgets.
Year 10 Business: Running a Business & Marketing Plan, Financial Documents, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation
Year 11 Business Communication & Technologies: Organisation & Work Teams, International Business, Managing People, Social Media.
Year 12 Business Communication & Technologies: Organisation & Work Teams, International Business, Managing People, Social Media.
Year 12 Accounting: Analysis of Financial Reports, Budgeting, Accrual Accounting, Managerial Decision Making, Integrated Accounting Package, Payroll