Overview
The business and economics curriculum explore the ways in which individuals, families, the community, workers, businesses and governments make decisions in relation to the allocation of resources in a global economy.
It enables students to understand the process of economic and business decision-making at the personal, local, national, regional and global levels and the effects of these decisions on themselves and others, now and in the future.
Students learn to appreciate the interdependence of the global market and develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that will inform and encourage them to participate in, and contribute to, the economy.
Junior Secondary (Years 7 and 8)
Year 8 – CEO Program
Students are introduced to key terms that are used in making financial decisions within a business. Students will understand cash flow management, identify assets and liabilities and discuss how to manage depreciation. This unit shares some content with the Accounting subject and these skills are transferable to many other subjects such as maths and science. Students then practice all of these skills by developing and running a market day stall within the school.
Middle Secondary (Years 9 and 10)
Year 9
The students will learn how the business environment exists within a global market. Students will understand the ways businesses operate at many levels, and the ways they respond to opportunities and changing circumstances and conditions.
In addition, the students will learn about personal financial management and how the decisions they make have social, economic and legal consequences.
Year 10
At Yeronga State High School, we believe that the future is going to look very different. We believe that young people are not a problem to be helped or solved rather ambitious, creative and capable of rethinking the world and solving tomorrows problems today. Doing so with a social conscience that will let them build a better world in the process. We tap into students creativity and support them while they explore different types of businesses, target market research, market segmentation and the ins and outs of running a business through building and running a business within the local community. Through this experience students explore and experience the highs and lows of Entrepreneurship and what it truly means to be a business owner.
Senior Secondary (Years 11 and 12)
The
senior business curriculum at Yeronga State High School provides students with
a range of pathway options including vocational education and credit towards an
ATAR ranking. These courses provide students with real-world skills that can be
applied in both the business world and their own personal lives.
Accounting
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 consider real-world applications of accounting to develop an understanding of the role, purpose and uses of accounting and explore how accounting information is used to effectively manage the finances for a business. 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.
Diploma of Business
The Diploma of Business provides students with a broad understanding of
contemporary business practices. While this course is competency based, it is
an advanced subject that provides 8 QCE points and contributes to an ATAR
ranking. Students gain skills in teamwork, project management, customer
service, recruitment and more that can be applied to careers including business
administration, human resources, marketing assistant, recruiter or small
business operator.
Certificate II in Retail Services
The retail industry provides a range of exciting job opportunities from
frontline sales to management. The Certificate II provides students with the
skills that they require to enter the industry in a range of settings including
specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service
restaurants. As part of the Certificate II in Retail students are required to
participate in work experience both at school and industry placements. Students
work in the Yeronga Shakers Shop during lunch time at least twice each term
over the two year course and provide services throughout the year at events
including dance night, drama nights and other functions.