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Business Studies Foundation 2
Business Studies 3
Accounting 3
This course enables learners to gain an understanding of business and enterprise in Australia, with a particular focus on small business. It covers a broad range of topics and will assist students to understand why business is so important in society. Students will also develop practical work skills such as creating a business plan.
This course allows learners to engage critically with the world of business.
Accounting is often described as the language of business. The study of Accounting will enable students to understand and explain the structure of business and how it works. This course is designed for students to develop knowledge and skills that enable them to:
Learners are exposed to and encouraged to demonstrate enterprising behaviours and capabilities such as embracing change, seeking innovation and showing initiative. Learners will develop skills that enable them to identify contemporary small business opportunities, investigate these by collecting and interpreting relevant information and data, apply business reasoning and concepts to make informed decisions and reflect on, evaluate and communicate their conclusions.
What will I learn from this course? •
an introduction to businesses and their role in Australian society
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principles of entrepreneurship and establishing a small business
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business economics
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financial management and basic accounting
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marketing
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social, ethical and environmental issues relating to business.
Students may experience excursions to businesses such as Shambles Brewery and Tassal. On successful completion of this course, students will have knowledge and skills to: •
assess the effectiveness of business practices and management strategies
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conduct research and acquire business information from a variety of sources
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communicate business information
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apply a range of business and financial strategies to business situations
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Level 3 courses including Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, Legal Studies, VET Business or Tourism
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a range of careers including entrepreneurship, business management, accounting and financial management, economics, human resources, marketing and information technology.
understand how to use financial information in business decision making
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record, report, analyse and interpret financial information for business organisations
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be able to evaluate business performance and potential. This could be for your own business or when starting a new business.
What will I learn from this course? •
accounting is not just for accountants. You will gain valuable lifelong knowledge and skills for your personal and work life, particularly if you are thinking of buying or creating your own business
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understanding how businesses use processes to protect their assets from theft and loss
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how a business copes with activities such as managing its stock, having enough cash to pay expenses on time, collecting money from customers, etc
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experience with cloud-based accounting software.
What will I learn from this course? •
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knowledge and skills from the five work units: the Business Environment, Operations, Human Resources, Finance and Marketing business skills through the completion of a business plan for their own business, including a feasibility study to judge whether the business is likely to be successful.
Pathways 1.
Pathways 1.
analyse and evaluate business information, data and current issues.
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a range of careers including finance, marketing, management, economics and accounting
Pathways 1.
all businesses use accounting, so accounting skills are highly valued in many industries, particularly for business owners and managers and those involved in the management of staff, budgets or responsibility for business assets
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majoring in Accounting at university will improve employment opportunites. Aaccounting firms in Hobart regularly offer cadetships for Year 12 leavers, giving students full-time work while studying a for a business degree.
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learners can (voluntarily) undertake a UCP Course at UTAS during Term 3 and gain a subject for their degree (at no charge).
valuable preparation for further study in VET or at university.
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