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Course Overview
Principles of Business focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of business activities. It provides a framework to assist in more informed decision-making by individuals in their role of
producers or consumers. An understanding of business principles in this course of study prepares students to become productive members of society. The syllabus provides opportunity for
students to develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills necessary to survive and prosper in a local, regional and global dynamic business environment. The Principles of Business syllabus
engages students in conducting research which helps to improve their communication and critical thinking skills and creates an awareness of business ethics and social and economic
responsibilities.
The syllabus will not only provide a good foundation for further study of Business at pre-professional and professional levels, but will assist students in the development of the requisite
skills, competencies, attitudes and values that are critical for success in today’s business environment. Additionally, it will inculcate tenets of the Ideal Caribbean Person as articulated by
the CARICOM Heads of Government. That is, “someone who demonstrates a positive work ethic” and “values and displays the creative imagination in its various manifestations and
nurtures its development in the economic and entrepreneurial spheres.” Besides, in keeping with the UNESCO Pillars of Learning, on completion of this course of study students will learn to
know, learn to do, learn to be, and learn to live together having been exposed to the values implicit within human rights, and democratic principles, among others.
AIMS
The syllabus aims to:
1. promote understanding of theories, concepts and practices that are applicable to the culturally-
diversified economic environment of the Caribbean;
2. provide knowledge of business and of its role in a rapidly-changing Caribbean and global
economic environment;
3. provide the opportunity for informed decision making through the development of skills in
critical thinking, problem-solving, research and communication;
4. nurture students’ creative and entrepreneurial abilities to enable them to participate
fully in the local, regional and global economy;
5. sensitise students to the need for responsible social and ethical behavior in their pursuit of
business goals; and,
6. enable students to access and apply appropriate technology in pursuing opportunities
and solving problems in business.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
On completion of the syllabus, students should:
1. develop knowledge and skills to function effectively within the local, regional and global
business environment;
2. develop understanding of theories, concepts and practices related to business;
3. develop the confidence to respond, positively, to the opportunities and challenges that
present themselves in the world of business;
4. appreciate the importance of risk, research, planning and the use of modern technology
in the development and conduct of business;
5. be aware that producers and consumers of goods and services have the responsibility
to conduct business in a moral and ethical manner; and,
6. develop awareness of opportunities for educational advancement in business-related fields.
