Develop key research and academic skills required for successful study. Learn to research information from a variety of sources, understand the protocols to follow when producing academic work, produce a piece of academic work according to conventions, and understand different learning styles.

Develop fundamental knowledge and skills to engage in meaningful and appropriate communication in a business context. Understand the concept and purpose of communication in a business context, communicate effectively in a business context, understand how a business communicates internally, and understand how a business communicates externally.

Develop knowledge of specific mathematics and statistics and how mathematics and statistics are used in business environments, including the use of data. Understand and apply numbers and the number system, understand and apply algebra and algebraic equations, understand, construct and use data in tables, graphs and charts, and understand and apply statistics to provide business information.

Develop an understanding of the concept of a business environment. Develop an awareness of different types of business sectors and forms, different business functions, and the factors which impact a business and its operations.

Familiarise with the use, application and development of core IT skills, including the preparation of word-processed documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Understand how to interact with information technology safely and securely, understand and use word processing software in a business environment, understand and use spreadsheet software in a business environment, understand and use presentation software in a business environment, and understand and use the Internet and collaborative tools.

Explore how businesses use social media to promote their brand, products and services. Understand the use of social media in a business environment, and understand the need for social media content planning and publishing in a business environment, including creating a social media policy and plan to meet business requirements.