As participants in the commercial environment, individuals assume various roles such as producer, consumer, worker, owner, manager, unionist and taxpayer. A study of Commerce may be undertaken as a 100-hour or 200-hour course and guides students towards an understanding of Australia’s changing commercial environment. It will enable them to be better informed and to participate responsibly in that environment. The Commerce syllabus is a very practical course that equips students with skills and knowledge for modern living.
Objectives
The study of Commerce should enable students:
to develop:
- knowledge and understanding of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment matters
- skills in decision making and problem solving in relation to consumer, financial, business, legal and employment issues
- skills in effective research and communication
- skills in working independently and collaboratively.
to value and appreciate:
- ethical and socially responsible behaviour in relation to personal decision making, business practices, employment and legal issues
- fundamental rights, rules and laws that promote fairness, justice and equity in our society through responsible and active citizenship.
Students at Covenant should also be able to develop and apply Christian values. The course, by its very nature, provides many opportunities to focus on Christian responsibility, ethical business behaviour, stewardship for justice, equity and the value of individuals in God’s world.
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