Business
Business influences almost every part of daily life, from the products we buy to how we work and live. Studying Business at Dickson College enables students to develop critical awareness of aspects of business and finance to be informed consumers, develop skills that are essential for life beyond school, and to support future studies in a wide range of business-related courses.
At Dickson College, Business students study how businesses start; the opportunities and challenges of owning a business; how businesses impact on the lives of citizens; the economy; government; and employment. They are challenged to engage with the complex interactions and negotiations that occur in business between and stakeholders in local, national and global contexts. At the same time, they refine skills to examine and apply numerical data to understand how business decisions are made. In turn, students will learn to think critically, socially and ethically; to develop problem solving skills and to become efficient decision makers.
Assessment tasks for Business usually include an in-class essay, a research report/presentation, and an exam.
Areas of study over the two years include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Contemporary issues shaping businesses
- Globalisation
- Ethics and business
- Marketing and Communications (Public Relations)
- Leadership and change management
- Business planning
Practical experiences for Business students during their course include collaborating on projects, conducting market research, preparing interviews with business owners, making business plans, discussion issues with local business owners and reflecting on and discussing contemporary issues.