TCE Business Studies
Level 3

TCE Business Studies Level 3

🎓Course Type	Pre-tertiary
TASC Code	BST315116
TCE Points	15
⏱Hours	150
✔️Standard	NA
📚Prerequisites	NA
📎Desirable prior experiences	nil
📝Assessment	Internal - ongoing against criteria including a feasibility study External - 3 hour exam

What will I learn?

We will study the nature of business, key business functions and the importance of business practices and management strategies to the sustainability of businesses.

The role of management and entrepreneurship are also recognised as powerful influences in business success. The intention is that at the end of the course, we will be well equipped to be proactive participants in the world of business, behaving responsibly and demonstrating integrity in business activities.

There are six (6) compulsory areas of study:
Unit 1: The Business Environment	(30 hours)
Unit 2: Operations Management	(20 hours)
Unit 3: Human Resource Management	(20 hours)
Unit 4: Financial Management	(30 hours)
Unit 5: Marketing Management	(30 hours)
Unit 6: Business Inquiry: Preparing a Feasibility Study	(20 hours)

Why should I consider this course?

If you are interested in business and want to develop an appreciation of the issues that face businesses and stakeholders in a rapidly changing world - then this is the course for you.

What Skills does this course provide?

Business Studies assists learners to:

think critically about the role of business
think critically about the ethical responsibilities business has to society
develop business literacy
make informed and rational decisions about business matters

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

The knowledge and skills associated with Business Studies can lead to University and non-University pathways. Careers and professions can include but are not limited to:

Accountant
Economist
Finance Specialist
Marketing Officer
Technology Officer
Human Resources Manager
International Business Specialist
Entrepreneur