HSC Students Get Down to Business

Year 12 students studying economics and business can get some vital help at the HSC Business and Economics Study Days at the University of Wollongong on June 18 and 21. The days will provide students with plenty of tips and strategies to assist them in improving their results.

For the Economics Study Day on June 21, leading HSC experts taking part include Barbara Clarke, Senior Marker for the HSC exam and economics teacher at Trinity Grammar who will provide insight to examination techniques; Economics Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald, Ross Gittins, will discuss the Australian Economy and the Policy Mix; Tim Riley, author of many popular economics textbooks will examine trends in Australia’s Trade and Balance of Payments while Peter Kennedy from Macquarie University will speak about unemployment.

While on the Business Study Day on June 18, students will hear from Mohan Dhall, Director of PLC Sydney Extension Centre; Len Nixon, author, University lecturer, teacher, HSC marker and chief judge for HSC Business Studies; and Ian Walker, Deputy from Smith’s Hill School and President of the Illawarra Business and Economics Teachers Association. Topics include effective exam techniques, management strategies for domestic and local business, financial planning and examining case studies.

“These Study Days events are a great opportunity for the students to get prepared for the HSC, said Nadia Verrucci, Sub Dean for the Faculty of Commerce. “We have well-versed professionals ready to share their knowledge with the students to give them an extra advantage and insight into economics and business matters.”

“We are really looking forward to the events,” said Nadia. “We meet so many enthusiastic young people and their committed teachers. The Study Days allows the students to focus their attention on how best to study for their HSC as well as providing very useful information on improving exam results.”

More than 550 students are expected to attend the HSC Study Days which are open to all high schools. There will be opportunities to ask questions as well as mingle with current commerce students and check out the campus and its facilities. The event is free and lunch is provided to all attendees.

Spaces are still available for the Economics Study Day on June 21, however we are at full capacity for the Business Studies Day and unable to take any further bookings.

Download the HSC Business Studies flyer.

Download the HSC Economics flyer.