Ready for your Operations task. Started on Marketing.
Two days on the content and on how to write the short answers and business reports it's tested with.
HSC Business Studies Preparation Course
Course summary
Operations and Marketing
This course revises HSC Topic 1 – Operations and introduces Topic 2 – Marketing, the topics most local schools teach in Term 4 and Term 1. It uses current business case studies to show how operations and marketing strategies work in real businesses.
The second half of each day is about turning content into marks: answering short-answer questions to the key verb, and planning and writing a business report, practised in a timed task.
Which Term 1 task this prepares you for
Most local schools teach Operations in Term 4 and Marketing in Term 1, so the first Year 12 Business Studies task is usually on Operations, often a business report or in-class short answers. This course revises Operations, practises both formats and gets you started on Marketing. Check your school's assessment schedule, or email us and we'll check it for you.
Course content
Day 1 · Operations
The role of operations and its strategic importance; influences on operations; operations processes and strategies, using case studies. Short-answer technique: what each key verb asks for.
Day 2 · Marketing and the business report
The role of marketing, influences on customer choice and the marketing process; an introduction to marketing strategies. Planning and writing a business report, then a timed practice task.
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Your two days
9:00am to 4:00pm both days, with two short breaks and 40 minutes for lunch.
- 9:00 – 10:30TeachNew content with worked examples
- 10:30 – 10:40Short break10 minutes
- 10:40 – 12:00PractiseExam-style questions, with help as you go
- 12:00 – 12:40Lunch40 minutes, with plenty of food options nearby
- 12:40 – 2:20Technique, or the timed taskDay 2 is a timed task in exam conditions
- 2:20 – 2:30Short break10 minutes
- 2:30 – 4:00ReviewModel answers, worked solutions and what to fix
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- explain the role of operations and its strategic importance
- analyse influences on operations and evaluate operations strategies using case studies
- explain the role of marketing and the influences on customer choice
- respond to short-answer questions using the correct key verb
- plan and write a structured business report
Aligned to the NESA Business Studies Stage 6 syllabus.
Who this course is for
Students starting Year 12 Business Studies in 2027 who know the content but want to know what to write, whatever band they're aiming for.
What to bring: A working laptop and charger, pens, lunch and a water bottle, and Year 12 class notes if you have them.
What's included
- Two full days of class, 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Printed course workbook, yours to keep
- A timed practice task, with general feedback on the common mistakes and how to fix them
- Model answers
- Session recordings, in case you miss a day
Your teacher
Jesse is an HSC teacher and was Head of Product at Matrix Education. Before that he was a strategy consultant at BCG and did his MBA at Harvard, so the case studies in this course come from real business experience.
More about JesseWhat families say
5.0 from 29 Google reviews of Sandbox Learning.
"Jesse is a supportive and knowledgeable teacher. He explains difficult concepts in a way that is interesting and easy to understand."
Mary G., student · Google review
"Best learning experience ever! Jess not only spotted my blind spots but he knows how to make a concept well-understood and help students retain more."
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Upcoming classes
| Dates | Times | Location | Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 21 – Fri 22 Jan 2027 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Waverley Library, Bondi Junction |
$350 |
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Runs the week before Maths Standard 2, so you can take both. Bring a friend and you each get $30 off.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the course held?
Waverley Library, Bondi Junction, a short walk from the station. The room is confirmed in your enrolment email.
Is this one-on-one tutoring?
No. It's a teacher-led group class, like a university holiday course. Every student does their own timed task.
My school teaches the topics in a different order. Is the course still useful?
Most local schools teach Operations in Term 4 and Marketing in Term 1. If yours differs, the writing skills on both days apply to every topic. Email us and we'll check against your school's program.
What if my child is sick?
Every session is recorded and they keep all the materials. See the terms for refunds and transfers.
What is the refund policy?
Full refund up to 28 days before the course starts (or within 48 hours of booking, if later), or if the course doesn't run. After that you can transfer your place to another student or course.