What Can I Study If I Did Business Studies In High School?

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Many students who have done business studies in high school, may be interested in utilising the subject to further their studies. Here are some options you may want to consider if you're looking at putting your business studies knowledge to good use.


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What Is Business Studies?

Business studies is a combination of economics, finance, management, commerce and marketing. It also touches upon topics such as entrepreneurship, human resources and operations management. Although there are many job opportunities in the business sector, it’s not always easy to get your foot in the door. 

Business Studies Courses

One of the first subjects that students are taught when they go to school is business, and it’s one of the most popular choices for students. Business studies is a broad subject that helps students understand all the aspects of owning and operating a business.

Business studies may open a host of career opportunities and study options for you. Here are a few suggestions of courses for business studies:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Accounting 
  • Marketing Management 
  • Labour Relations Consulting
  • Sales Management
  • Financial Management
  • Management 
  • Training

What Can I Study With Business Studies?

Whether you are a high school student who has done business studies in school or a student looking to pursue business studies, it is important to know what your options are.

The skills you will learn on your business studies qualification are transferable. They will be useful in a variety of roles, and practically in any kind of business.

Some of these essential skills include strategic thinking, communication, problem-solving, organisation, presenting, reporting, leadership, and project management. These skills will equip you to respond efficiently to challenges in both the business world and society.

There are many career opportunities in business management. The flexibility of a qualification in business studies means that wherever there is business, managers will always be needed.

Every commerce sector has managerial roles, from large international brands to small local businesses. Graduating with a qualification in business will qualify you to apply for the roles that fit your interests.

Colleges Where You Can Study Business Studies

Click here to view a list of colleges where you can study Business Studies.

 

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Courses in business studies cover a wide range of specialisations but start out broad and allow students to focus on a specific area later on. To find out more about the benefits of doing business studies as a career, check below for answers.






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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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