Business and Enterprise
Currently unique to Outram Secondary School, GCE ‘O’ Level Business Studies offers students the opportunity to do the following:
· Apply their knowledge and critical understanding to current issues and problems within business contexts.
· Develop knowledge and understanding of the major groups and organisations within and outside business.
· Develop knowledge and understanding of how the main types of business and financial organisations are organised, financed and operated and how their relations with other organisations, consumers, employers, owners and society are regulated.
· Develop an awareness of the nature and significance of innovation and change within the context of business activities.
Business Studies is assessed through two written papers. It is offered to Upper Secondary Normal Academic/Express students.
Syllabus guide
[2023 Business Studies Syllabus Document](https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/olevel/2023syllabus/7085\_y23\_sy.pdf)
For more information, please email: cheong_wenxin_serene@moe.edu.sg
POA is a practical subject which prepares students for future career developments. The syllabus aims to develop an understanding of the principles and concepts of accounting and their applications in a variety of business situations. POA students will be able to:
· Acquire knowledge and understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, principles, and procedures in the context of business aims and activities;
· Develop skills in preparing and analysing accounting information;
· Develop an understanding of the role of accounting in providing an information system for monitoring and decision making;
· Develop skills of numeracy, information technology literacy, communication, inquiry, presentation and interpretation;
· Develop attitudes of accuracy, orderliness and logical thought and an appreciation of professional ethics.
POA is offered to Upper Secondary Normal Academic and Express students and is assessed through a written exam comprising two papers.
Syllabus guide (Normal Academic)
https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/nlevel/2021syllabus/7086_y21_sy.pdf
Syllabus guide (Express)
https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/olevel/2021syllabus/7087_y21_sy.pdf
For more information, please email: Lim_yong_guan_roderick@moe.edu.sg
This is a 2-year MOE-ITE Applied Subject that aims to equip students with the basic knowledge, skill and values relevant for employment in small, medium to large retail establishments. It covers the functional skills and knowledge in retail operations such as selling products and services, providing customer service, handling and displaying merchandise, managing stock inventory, performing cashier duties and after-sales service.
Students will have opportunities to practise retailing skills in simulated retail settings where a service oriented mindset, effective communication skills and teamwork – qualities valued by today’s employers – would be developed. There will be strong emphasis on hands-on learning and practical skills training, and developing professionalism as a retail service provider. Students will also observe and learn from real-world retail practices.
RO is offered to Upper Secondary Normal (Technical) students.
Syllabus guide
http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/nlevel/2017Syllabus/IT04_2017.pdf
For more information, please email:
cheong_wenxin_serene@moe.edu.sg