WASSCE syllabus · Main subject in Commercial
Commerce
Every topic in the WASSCE Commerce syllabus, grouped the way you will study it, with lessons written for Sierra Leone students.
- syllabus topics
- 22
- lessons
- 44
- of study
- 5 h 41 min
- practice questions
- 176
The first lesson of every topic is free. No card needed.
Course outline
Commerce syllabus, section by section
Lessons published for 22 of 22 topics
01Foundations of Commerce3 topics · 6 lessons · 41 min
- 01Nature and Scope of CommerceWhat commerce is, the difference between commerce and trade, and how commerce fits into business activity.1What commerce is: meaning, branches and scopeFree2Functions and importance of commerce, and its problems in West Africa7 min 2 lessons 14 min
- 02Production and OccupationsPrimary, secondary, and tertiary production, and the different types of occupations in an economy.1Production, occupations and the factors of productionFree2Division of labour, specialisation and exchange7 min 2 lessons 13 min
- 03Aids to TradeThe activities that support trade — transport, communication, warehousing, banking, insurance, and advertising — and how each one helps.1Aids to trade: removing the hindrances to tradeFree2Aids to trade in practice: working together, new aids and problems7 min 2 lessons 14 min
02Business Organisation & Capital3 topics · 6 lessons · 43 min
- 01Forms of Business UnitsSole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability companies, cooperatives, and public enterprises compared.1Sole proprietorship and partnershipFree2Companies, cooperatives, public enterprises and business combinations8 min 2 lessons 16 min
- 02Sources of Business CapitalOwners' capital, loans, retained profits, share capital, and other sources of finance for businesses.1Business capital: types and sourcesFree2Capital, turnover and profit: the key calculations8 min 2 lessons 15 min
- 03Trade AssociationsAims and functions of the Chamber of Commerce, employers' associations, consumer associations, and manufacturers' associations.1Trade associations and chambers of commerceFree2Consumer associations, trade fairs and business ethics6 min 2 lessons 12 min
03Trade — Retail, Wholesale & Foreign4 topics · 8 lessons · 55 min
- 01Retail TradeFunctions of retailers, types of retail outlets, and modern trends in retailing like branding and self-service.1Retail trade: functions and small-scale retailersFree2Large-scale retailing and modern trends in retailing7 min 2 lessons 14 min
- 02Wholesale TradeFunctions of wholesalers, types of wholesalers, and the relationship between manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer.1Wholesale trade: the wholesaler's servicesFree2Agents, middlemen and the case for eliminating the wholesaler6 min 2 lessons 12 min
- 03Foreign TradeImport trade, export trade, balance of trade, and the differences between home and foreign trade.1Foreign trade: imports, exports and entrepôt tradeFree2Balance of trade, balance of payments and trade restrictions7 min 2 lessons 13 min
- 04Documents and Terms in Foreign TradeBills of lading, certificates of origin, letters of credit, CIF, FOB, and other key documents and terms.1Documents and terms in home tradeFree2Documents and terms in foreign trade9 min 2 lessons 16 min
04Aids to Trade — Services & Logistics4 topics · 8 lessons · 1 h 4 min
- 01TransportationRoad, rail, water, air, and pipeline transport — their features, advantages, and choosing the right mode.1Transport: importance and modesFree2Choosing transport, containerisation and transport documents9 min 2 lessons 18 min
- 02CommunicationPostal, telephone, internet, fax, and modern communication services that support business.1Communication in businessFree2Postal, telecommunication and digital services7 min 2 lessons 14 min
- 03WarehousingFunctions of warehouses, types of warehouses, and how warehousing supports trade.1Warehousing: functions and importanceFree2Types of warehouses, stock control and warehouse documents9 min 2 lessons 17 min
- 04Marketing and AdvertisingThe marketing mix, market research, branding, types of advertising, and sales promotion.1Marketing: concept, functions and the marketing mixFree2Advertising, sales promotion and public relations8 min 2 lessons 15 min
05Financial Services4 topics · 8 lessons · 1 h 11 min
- 01BankingCentral, commercial, merchant, development, and mortgage banks — their functions and services.1Banks and their servicesFree2Cheques and other means of payment10 min 2 lessons 20 min
- 02Money and CurrencyFunctions of money, types of money, the currency system, and the role of money in commerce.1Money: evolution, functions and qualitiesFree2Legal tender, the leone and the value of money9 min 2 lessons 16 min
- 03InsurancePrinciples of insurance, types — life, fire, marine, motor, accident — and the role of insurance in trade.1Insurance: meaning and principlesFree2Types of insurance, claims and the average clause9 min 2 lessons 18 min
- 04The Stock Exchange and Capital MarketHow the stock exchange works, shares, debentures, the role of stockbrokers, and the capital market.1The stock exchange and how it worksFree2Shares, debentures, dividends and investors9 min 2 lessons 17 min
06Legal, Consumer & Modern Trends4 topics · 8 lessons · 1 h 7 min
- 01Legal Aspects of BusinessContracts, hire purchase, agency, and the basic business law every trader should know.1Contracts and the law of businessFree2Agency, sale of goods and hire purchase10 min 2 lessons 19 min
- 02Consumer ProtectionConsumer rights, weights and measures, food and drug regulation, and bodies that protect consumers.1Consumer protection: why consumers need itFree2How consumers are protected8 min 2 lessons 15 min
- 03Government Policies and BusinessPrice control, subsidies, tariffs, import licences, and how government policy shapes business activity.1Government and business: regulation and supportFree2Nationalisation, privatisation, commercialisation and indigenisation8 min 2 lessons 16 min
- 04E-Commerce and Modern Trends in CommerceE-commerce, online banking, mobile money like Orange Money and AfriMoney, and the future of trade.1E-commerce: meaning, types and how it worksFree2Modern trends in commerce9 min 2 lessons 17 min
176 Commerce practice questions, marked instantly
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