Commerce

“We must contemplate the import of ignoring the printed word. If you cannot read, you can do only what you are told.” Joseph P. Bean

OVERVIEW

This course focuses on some practical aspects of the legal, political, economic and business environments in Australia. The rights and responsibilities as an Australian and Global Citizen are explored. It also gives students some practical experience in regard to personal financial management and how to be a wise steward of the resources that God entrusts us with.  

SUBJECT LENGTH

• 5 periods per cycle for the whole year

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Citizenship, Diversity and Identity
• Consumer and Financial Literacy
• The Business Environment, Business Reasoning and Interpretation
• Resource Allocation and Making Choices
• Government and Democracy

PREREQUISITES

• Booklist Items

ASSESSMENT

• Coursework: Classwork; Tests; Assignment/Projects; Oral presentations (70%)
• School Based Assessment: Examinations (30%)

“She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night” Proverbs 31:16-18