11–12Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

The Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of how to start and grow a business and manage core business functions. Students examine a range of case studies to develop an understanding of core business functions, analyse business scenarios, solve a range of business problems and recognise business opportunities.

Through the study of Business Studies 11–12, students:

• develop knowledge of how to start and manage a business and the core activities involved in marketing, operations, finance and human resources
• develop an understanding of the interdependence of key business functions and the importance of aligning decisions across a business
• apply knowledge of business concepts to case studies and business scenarios
• interpret data and apply mathematical tools to evaluate business performance and inform business decision-making
• develop skills to effectively communicate business concepts and analysis in a variety of formats.

The Year 11 Business Studies course comprises a study of:

• 120 indicative hours across 3 focus areas.

The Year 12 Business Studies course comprises a study of:

• 120 indicative hours across 4 focus areas.

The Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus embeds the use of case studies throughout course content. The use of a case study allows students to apply their knowledge and understanding of business functions and management to different situations.

A case study refers to a real-world or hypothetical business that contextualises course concepts. When using case studies, students analyse, propose and evaluate how business concepts apply in practice.

In each Year 12 focus area, students are required to undertake at least ONE case study.

Across Year 12, the selection of case studies must include a range of businesses that include:

• businesses from different industries
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses
• a mixture of Australian and international businesses.

Across the Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus, students develop business reports in response to business scenarios.

The structure of a business report includes:

• a brief executive summary
• use of subheadings to identify sections
• a concluding list of recommendations.

Schools are required to ensure they follow Loading  in delivering the Business Studies 11–12 Syllabus.