Overview
As a course, Business Studies is distinctive in that it encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of business in contexts that students will encounter throughout their lives. Conceptually, it offers learning from the planning of a small business to the management of operations, marketing, finance and human resources in large businesses. Through the analysis of contemporary business strategies, the course also provides rigour and depth and lays an excellent foundation for students either in tertiary study or in future employment. By completing this course, students will develop general and specific skills, including research, analysis, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking and communication.
HSC Assessment Structure
Geography is a 2-unit course in both Year 11 and Year 12. The Year 11 course consists of three assessment tasks. Students plan and conduct their own Geographical Investigation in Year 11, and 12 hours of fieldwork are mandatory in each of the Year 11 and Year 12 courses. The Year 12 course consists of four assessment tasks, one of which is the Trial HSC Examination.
Career Paths
Students who study Geography go on to university courses and careers in government, town planning, resource management, surveying, architecture, landscaping, demography, environmental engineering, aviation, ecology, environmental science, tourism, geophysics and zoology.
Skills Required
Students who are interested in the environment around them should consider undertaking the study of Geography. The ability to interpret maps, charts, diagrams and data is a valuable skill for the Geography student, and the course builds on the skills developed throughout secondary schooling. Students who have done well in this subject in the past have shown self-discipline, have taken responsibility for their learning and have an inquiring mind.
Why Choose It
With a strong grasp of Geography, students are well prepared to explore issues as informed citizens in a changing world. Geography provides a deeper understanding of the variable character of life on our planet, and develops knowledge and skills that transfer directly to the world of work.