Business Studies
Business studies equips you with the essential principles, strategies, legal aspects, and techniques needed for a successful career in business ownership or any business environment. If you enjoy unravelling business plans and understanding the legal framework of running a business, this is the perfect subject for you.
Staying informed about business and current affairs through the news can benefit you in the Business Studies Exam. The exam allows you to leverage your knowledge of real-world scenarios and current events to support your answers.
Grade 12 Business Studies Content:
- 1.1 Business Sectors & their Environments
- 1.2 Business Strategies
- 1.3 Impact of Recent Legislation on the Business
- 2.1 Human Resource Function
- 2.2 Quality of Performance
- 3.1 Creative Thinking
- 3.2 Ethics & Professionalism
- 3.3 Human Rights, Inclusivity & Environmental Issues
- 3.4 Social responsibility and corporate citizenship: CSR & CSI
- 3.5 Team Performance & Conflict Management
- 4.1 Forms of Ownership & Impact on Businesses
- 4.2 Investment: Insurance
- 4.3 Investment: Securities
- 4.4 Management & Leadership
- 4.5 Presentation of Information & Data Response
The Exam
The final NSC Business Studies exam consists of two written papers, both of which are two hours in length and worth 150 marks. Each paper consists of three sections which covers two main topics:
- Paper 1: Business Environments and Business Operations
- Paper 2: Business Ventures and Business Roles
Each paper is divided into three sections:
- Section A - Short questions (30 marks)
- Section B - Case study and source-based questions (80 marks)
- Section C - Essay questions (40 marks)
Future Careers in Business with a Matric Certificate
After gaining your matric certificate, you can pursue any one of these courses in higher education: Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Labour Relations Consulting.
Download the NSC Examination guidelines
Download the Grade 12 Business Studies Curriculum