Business
Business education provides students with a wide range of skills and knowledge, from analysing market trends and consumer behaviour to efficiently managing resources.
Studying business subjects facilitates the development of a solid understanding of economic principles, how global events impact markets, and the ability to assess a company's financial health. These skills are fundamental in the field of business and are essential for success in various business roles.
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 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.
Business provides opportunities for students to develop business knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to society, the workforce and the marketplace and prepares them as potential employees, employers, leaders, managers and entrepreneurs. Students investigate the business life cycle, develop skills in examining business data and information and learn business concepts, theories, processes and strategies relevant to leadership, management and entrepreneurship.
Subjects offered
Year level | Subjects offered
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| Years 7 and 8 | - Economics and Business – Humanities Topic
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| Year 9 | - Business (Entrepreneurial)
- Students conduct a small business ventures
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| Year 10 | - Business (Business/Accounting Stream)
- Ecoman program
- Students participate in Enterprise Day
- Future Anything Program culminating in the Business Innovation Showcase event.
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Years 11 and 12 ATAR subjects and Nationally recognised certificate qualifications | - Accounting
- Business
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
(RTO – Binnacle Training 31319) |
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (RTO – Binnacle Training 31319)
Ferny Grove State High School work in partnership with Binnacle to deliver this qualification. Binnacle's Certificate III in Business 'Business in Schools' program is offered as a senior subject where students learn what it takes to become a Business Professional. Students achieve skills in leadership and organisation, customer service, personal management, teamwork and relationships, business technology and financial literacy – incorporating the delivery of a range of projects and services within their school community. Students will also investigate business opportunities.
QCE Credits: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Business contributes a maximum of eight (8) credits towards a student's QCE.
Activities and competitions for Business
Digital Technology
Digital Technology education enables students to explore algorithms, computer languages, and user interfaces by developing digital solutions to real-world problems.
Students work with data, information, and applications to create solutions that efficiently filter and present data, while also learning about the importance of data encryption and protection. They gain an understanding of how computing impacts personal, local, and global contexts, as well as the ethical considerations of integrating technology into daily life.
Through problem-based learning, students write computer programs to create digital solutions that utilize data, interact with users and systems, and have impacts on people, the economy, and environments. They use a variety of hardware and software development tools, code libraries, and programming instructions to develop these solutions.
Students learn to create, adapt, and repurpose solutions that are applicable in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, where data and digital technologies are transforming various industries.
Subjects offered
Year level | Subjects offered
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| Years 7 -10 | |
Years 11 and 12 ATAR subjects and Nationally recognised certificate qualifications | - Digital Solutions
- ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
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ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology is a school-based program offered as a senior subject where student's focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills related to engagement with information and communication technology with more practical applications. Students will be able to gain a broad set of skills, including foundational knowledge in critical thinking and customer service skills, to support a range of technologies, processes, procedures, policies, people and clients in a variety of work contexts.
QCE Credits: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Information Technology contributes a maximum of eight (8) credits towards a student's QCE.
Students to undertake work placement or work experience for 3-5 days with any Information Technology industry.
Activities and competitions for Digital Technology