Economic Management Science in Grade 9 covers the basics of both Business Studies and Accounting. This gives the learners exposure to both topics as a introductory insight to both these fields which will assist them in choosing subjects for Grade 10.

Topics covered in Grade 9 include

Business Studies component

• Economic Systems and Economic Sectors
• Economic Cycle
• Business Environments
• Trade Unions
• Business Functions in the micro environment
• Business Plans

Accounting component

• Financial literacy – how to prepare :
  • Cash journal, General ledger, Trial balance, Credit transactions, debtors and creditors ledger, Returns and allowances
• Financial Statements
• Analysing financial statements

INTRODUCTION BUSINESS STUDIES GRADE 10 – 12

Business Studies is a wonderful subject that is dynamic that is current and covers a wide range of topics that is relevant to all business practice. Many skills, knowledge and experience is assimilated over the 3 years that adequately prepares the foundation they need to start their path to becoming entrepreneurs in the ‘real world’.

Topics covered in Grade 10

• Business Environments
• Entrepreneurship
• Forms of Ownership
• Business Related Information
• Creative Thinking
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Teamwork
• Purchasing and Procurements Management
• Productions/Operations Management
• Financial Function
• Information Management

Topics covered in Grade 11

• Business Environments
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Research
• Forms of Ownership
• Problem solving and techniques
• Professionalism and Ethics
• Teamwork and Conflict Management
• Public Relations
• Finance
• Marketing

Topics covered in Grade 12

• Micro, market and macro environment
• Analysis tools for environment
• Business strategies and problem solving tools
• Conflict management
• Human Resources
• General management and Corporate Governance (King Code)
• Ethics, Professionalism, and Social Responsibility
• Marketing
• Investment
• Insurance
• Labour Legislation and Industrial Relation
• Organisational Performance