VCE Business Management examines the ways businesses manage resources to achieve objectives. The VCE Business Management Study Design follows the process from the initial idea for a business concept, to planning and establishing a business, through to the day-to-day management of a business. It also considers changes that need to be made to ensure the continued success of a business. Students develop an understanding of the complexity of the challenges facing decision-makers in managing businesses and their resources.

A range of management theories is considered and compared with management in practice through contemporary case studies drawn from the past four years. Students learn to propose and evaluate alternative strategies in response to contemporary challenges in establishing and operating a business.

Economics is the study of how resources are allocated to meet the needs and wants of society. It attempts to explain how and why people behave the way they do and the consequences of their decision-making. By unpacking the economic considerations around how to best meet the needs and wants of citizens, the study of Economics provides students with valuable insight into issues that may affect them both individually and as members of society. Economics assists us in making more informed and responsible decisions and in making a contribution to public debate as active citizens.

VCE Legal Studies examines the institutions and principles that are essential to the Australian legal system. Students develop an understanding of the rule of law, law-makers, legal institutions, the relationship between the people and the Australian Constitution, the protection of rights in Australia, and the Victorian justice system.

Through applying knowledge of legal concepts and principles to a range of actual and / or hypothetical scenarios, students develop an ability to use legal reasoning to argue a case for or against a party in a civil or criminal matter. They develop an appreciation of the ability of people to actively seek to influence changes in the law and analyse both the extent to which our legal institutions are effective, and whether the Victorian justice system achieves the principles of justice.

General Mathematics Units 1–4 provide for the study of non-calculus and discrete mathematics topics. They are designed to be widely accessible and provide preparation for general employment, business or further study, in particular where data analysis, recursion and financial modelling, networks and matrices are important. Students who have done only Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2 will have had access to assumed key knowledge and key skills for General Mathematics Units 3 and 4 but may also need to undertake some supplementary study.

Mathematical Methods Units 1–4 provide for the study of simple elementary functions, transformations and combinations of these functions, algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, and their applications in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts. They also provide background for further study in, for example, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), humanities, economics and medicine

Individuals, organisations and governments are adopting new and emerging technologies faster than ever before. As a result, the demand for skilled professionals that can support the adoption of these technologies is also increasing. VCE Applied Computing focuses on four interrelated disciplines where skills are in high demand and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. These disciplines are data analytics, programming, emerging and innovative technologies, and cyber security.

Pivotal to this are the strategies and techniques for creating digital solutions to meet identified problems, needs and opportunities. VCE Applied Computing focuses on students learning to apply a range of thinking skills within local, national and global contexts. The study incorporates computational, design and systems thinking, as part of students creating digital solutions. Legal and ethical responsibilities are also considered at an individual and organisational level to ensure solutions protect intellectual property and the privacy of data and information.

VCE History examines how human actions, events, and social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental forces have shaped the past and present. Students analyse primary sources and historical interpretations to evaluate evidence and construct informed historical arguments. Through the study of different periods, societies, and major events, students develop critical inquiry and analytical skills while exploring how historical interpretations change as new questions and evidence emerge. Areas of study may include ancient civilisations, empires, modern conflicts and change, Australian history, and major revolutions.

VCE Arabic focuses on student participation in interpersonal communication, interpreting the language of other speakers, and presenting information and ideas in Arabic on a range of themes and topics. Students develop and extend skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing in Arabic in a range of contexts and develop cultural understanding in interpreting and creating language.
Students develop their understanding of the relationships between language and culture in new contexts and consider how these relationships shape communities. Throughout the study students are given opportunities to make connections and comparisons based on personal reflections about the role of language and culture in communication and in personal identity.