Exploring the world of commerce can open doors to numerous career paths.
In the SSS 2 Commerce scheme of work, you dive into essential topics such as co-operative societies, insurance, and the stock exchange.
These subjects are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of commercial activities and their role in the economy.
The recommended textbooks offers clear explanations and detailed examples to solidify your grasp of these concepts.
SSS 2 COMMERCE First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Career Opportunities in Commercial Studies
- Overview of different career paths in commerce
- Sectors within commerce, such as banking, insurance, and retail
- Necessary skills and qualifications for various careers
Week 2: Career Opportunities in Commercial Studies (Cont’d)
- Career development strategies
- Entrepreneurial opportunities in commerce
- Case studies of successful professionals in commerce
Week 3: Co-operative Societies
- Definition and types of co-operative societies
- Objectives and roles of co-operative societies in commerce
Week 4: Co-operative Societies (Cont’d)
- How co-operative societies contribute to community development
- Case studies of successful co-operatives in Nigeria
Week 5: Public Enterprises
- Definition and characteristics of public enterprises
- The role of public enterprises in the economy
- Differences between public and private enterprises
Week 6: Limited Companies
- Definition and types of limited companies (public and private)
- Characteristics of limited companies, including limited liability
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Limited Companies (Cont’d)
- Formation and registration of limited companies
- Roles of shareholders, directors, and company secretaries
Week 9: Limited Companies (Cont’d)
- Rights and responsibilities of shareholders
- Case studies of limited companies in Nigeria
Week 10: Trade Association and Other Enterprises
- Definition and examples of trade associations
- Functions of trade associations in promoting business interests
- Other forms of enterprises and their roles in commerce
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 COMMERCE Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Trade Association
- History and purpose of trade associations
- Examples of trade associations in Nigeria
- The role of trade associations in business regulation
Week 2: Insurance
- Definition and importance of insurance in commerce
- Types of insurance: life, health, property, and marine insurance
- The role of insurance in risk management
Week 3: Stock Exchange
- Functions of the stock exchange
- How the stock exchange facilitates capital raising for companies
- Examples of major stock exchanges
Week 4: Consumer Protection
- Definition and importance of consumer protection
- Consumer rights and responsibilities
- Regulatory bodies that protect consumers in Nigeria
Week 5: Advertising
- Definition and types of advertising
- The role of advertising in commerce
- Advertising media and their effectiveness
Week 6: Transportation
- Types of transportation in commerce: land, sea, air, and rail
- Importance of transportation in the distribution of goods and services
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Transportation (Cont’d)
- Challenges faced by transportation systems in commerce
- Function of port and airport authority
Week 9: Second Tier Security Market (SSM)
- Definition and role of the second tier securities market
- Differences between the main stock exchange and the second tier market
- How small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) benefit from the SSM
Week 10: Communication
- Importance of communication in commerce
- Forms of communication in business, including written and verbal
- Impact of technology on business communication
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 COMMERCE Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Communication (Cont’d)
- Role of effective communication in business success
- Barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them
- Means of telecommunication
Week 2: Profit
- Definition of profit and its importance to businesses
- Types of profit: gross profit and net profit
- How businesses calculate and maximize profit
Week 3: Turnover
- Definition of turnover and its relevance in business performance
- Factors affecting turnover in businesses
- Case studies on how businesses improve turnover
Week 4: Insurance
- Review of insurance concepts covered in the second term
- The role of insurance brokers and underwriters
- Challenges facing the insurance industry
Week 5: Insurance (Cont’d)
- Further discussion on specialized types of insurance, such as fire and burglary insurance
- Case studies of insurance companies in Nigeria
Week 6: Banking
- Definition and types of banks: commercial, merchant, and central banks
- Functions of banks in facilitating commerce and industry
- The role of banks in providing loans and credit facilities
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Banking (Cont’d)
- The regulatory framework of banking in Nigeria
- Challenges facing the banking industry
- Case studies on successful banking practices
Week 9: Warehousing II
- Types and functions of warehouses in commerce
- The importance of warehousing in maintaining a steady supply of goods
- Challenges faced by warehousing operations
Week 10: Tourism
- Definition and importance of tourism to the economy
- Types of tourism: domestic and international
- How tourism contributes to commerce and employment
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 COMMERCE Recommended Textbook
- Comprehensive Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools by J. K. Oye
- Essential Commerce by M. O. Osunde
- “ntroduction to Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools by A. Adeola
RECAP
Throughout SSS 2, Commerce takes you on a comprehensive journey through career opportunities, cooperative societies, and trade associations.
You explore the inner workings of public enterprises and limited companies, learning how they shape commercial activities.
In the second term, you dive into consumer protection, insurance, and the stock exchange, gaining insight into the importance of advertising and transportation.
By the third term, you investigate banking, warehousing, and tourism, rounding off a well-rounded commercial education.
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