11–12Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Business Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2010).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Business Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2010) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 11
Key aspects of a business, including goods, services, costs, revenue and profit
The transformation process and value creation
Classification of businesses by size, industry and geographic reach
Business functions and their roles, including marketing, operations, finance and human resources
Business goals, including profit, growth, innovation, social outcomes and environmental outcomes
Relationship between businesses and stakeholders, including with entrepreneurs, owners, managers, employees, customers, suppliers, government and society
Importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Social enterprises and their relationship with stakeholders