Description
Business Studies encompass business principles, theory, and practice that underpin the development of entrepreneurial initiatives, sustainable enterprises, and economic growth. This subject deals with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values critical for informed, ethical, and responsible participation in the formal and informal economic sectors.
Additional information
Learners are guided towards developing the following knowledge, skills and attitudes:
- acquiring and applying essential business knowledge, skills and principles to productively and profitably conduct business in changing business environments
- creating business opportunities, creatively solve problems and take risks, respecting the rights of others and environmental sustainability ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT APS)
- applying basic leadership and management skills and principles, while working with others to accomplish business goals
- developing self-motivation and direction, responsibly manage themselves and their activities, whilst working towards business goals
- committing to developing themselves and others through business opportunities and ventures
- securing formal employment, and are in a position to pursue sustainable entrepreneurial and self-employment
