CAPS subject guide

Business Studies: make the next step clearer.

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Business Studies across the CAPS phases.

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Foundation phase

Grades R–3

Kwazi's topic map does not list Business Studies for Grades R–3. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theFoundation phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

Intermediate phase

Grades 4–6

Kwazi's topic map does not list Business Studies for Grades 4–6. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theIntermediate phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

Senior phase

Grades 7–9

Kwazi's topic map does not list Business Studies for Grades 7–9. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theSenior phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

FET phase

Grades 10–12

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Business environments
Business ventures
Business roles
Business operations
Legislation and ethics

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Grade 11 Business Studies: explain how a business can respond to a challenge in its market environment.

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