All You Need to Know About Business and General Courses, A Comprehensive Guide for BECE Graduates
About Business and General Courses
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If you have just completed the Basic Education Certificate Examination, then you will want to read this. Choosing the right course is of great essence as it goes a long way to impact positively on your future endeavours.
In this article, we shall be looking at how the Business and the General Arts courses look like. This will allow us to make that informed decision as we select our schools.
The Business course at Senior High Schools (SHS) is designed to provide students with a foundation in business-related subjects, equipping them with knowledge and skills relevant to various aspects of the business world.
On the other hand, the General Arts course at Senior High Schools (SHS) is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers or further studies in fields such as social sciences, humanities, law, education, journalism, and more.
Below is an overview of what the Business course typically looks like:
Core Subjects
Four core subjects as you did at the junior high. These are;
– English Language: Enhances communication skills, both written and spoken.
– Mathematics: Develops quantitative and problem-solving skills.
– Integrated Science: Covers basic science concepts in an integrated manner.
– Social Studies: Provides an understanding of society, its structures, and functions.
Elective Subjects (Business-Related)
Here there up to eight different subjects and students do only four out of them. Subjects combination will depend on one’s school and particular class of the Business course.
1. Financial Accounting: This subject focuses on the principles and techniques of accounting, including preparing financial statements, recording transactions, and understanding financial information.
2. Business Management: Students learn about the principles of management, organizational structures, functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, controlling), and business ethics.
3. Economics: This subject introduces students to basic economic concepts, supply and demand, market structures, economic systems, and macroeconomics topics like inflation, unemployment, and fiscal policy.
4. Elective Mathematics: This is a more advanced level of mathematics that includes topics like calculus, statistics, and algebra. It’s particularly beneficial for students interested in pursuing higher studies in business, economics, or related fields.
5. Principles of Cost Accounting: Expands on costing principles, covering more advanced topics related to cost control, budgeting, and cost analysis.
6. Financial Accounting: Building upon the basics of accounting, financial accounting delves deeper into accounting standards, reporting, and the preparation of financial statements.
7. Office Practice: This subject teaches practical skills related to office management, including communication skills, record-keeping, handling office equipment, and administrative tasks.
8. Elective Mathematics: Provides a more advanced level of mathematics that includes topics like calculus, statistics, and algebra.
Short Summary about the Business Course
The combination of elective subjects may vary from school to school, and students often have the flexibility to choose specific elective subjects based on their interests and career aspirations. Typically, students will do up to four electives in addition to the core subjects.
The Business course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of business concepts, which can prepare them for further studies in business-related fields or for entering the workforce in roles such as accountancy, business management, economics, and more. If you want to venture into business related fields, I advise you choose this program.
This section also shows an overview of what the General Arts course typically looks like:
Core Subjects: There are four compulsory core subjects namely;
– English Language: Enhances communication skills, both written and spoken.
– Mathematics: Develops quantitative and problem-solving skills.
– Integrated Science: Covers basic science concepts in an integrated manner.
– Social Studies: Provides an understanding of society, its structures, and functions.
Elective Subjects (Humanities and Social Sciences): Here students select base on the particular General Arts class one opts in the respective Senior High schools. Subjects include;
1. Economics: Introduces students to basic economic concepts, supply and demand, market structures, economic systems, and macroeconomics topics like inflation, unemployment, and fiscal policy.
2. Geography: Covers physical and human geography topics, including landforms, climate, population, urbanization, and environmental issues.
3. Government: Focuses on political systems, governance, political ideologies, the structure of government, and civic education.
4. History: Explores historical events, developments, and figures in local, national, and world history.
5. Literature-in-English: Involves the study of literary works, including novels, plays, poetry, and short stories, to develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
6. French: Offers language skills in French, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension.
7. Elective Mathematics: Provides a more advanced level of mathematics that includes topics like calculus, statistics, and algebra.
Advise and what students can do when selecting
Students typically select a combination of elective subjects based on their interests and career aspirations. The General Arts course is designed to provide a broad foundation in the humanities and social sciences, preparing students for diverse career paths or higher education opportunities in areas such as law, education, social work, journalism, linguistics, and more.
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