BlogBusiness StudiesThe HSC Business Studies Past Papers Master List

The HSC Business Studies Past Papers Master List

HSC Business Studies Past Papers - Featured Image

Scouring the internet to find HSC Business Studies past papers? Look no further!

The best way to be ready for that final exam at the end of the year is getting adequate exposure to the actual exam layout so you can test your knowledge and figure out what you need to work on.

What are you waiting for? Bookmark this page and let’s get into these past papers!

What should you do to prepare for a Business Studies exam?
2009-2022 HSC Business Studies Past Papers

How should you be preparing for an upcoming HSC Business Studies exam?

Not sure how you should be studying? Well, the way you study will depend on how far you are into the HSC Business Studies course and how close you are to sitting your exam!

If you’ve only started the Year 12 HSC Business Studies syllabus…

Begin working on your study notes! This is quite straightforward because the syllabus lists down all the topics and terminology you’ll need to remember.

Can’t remember all the content for the topics you’ve studied throughout the year? We’ve got you covered with our guide on everything you need to know for Business Studies!

Something to keep in mind with Business Studies is that the content is quite heavy, so there’s a lot you’ll need to remember. Don’t worry though, you’ll learn how to memorise all that content quickly.

It’s also very important to note that the exam consists of 4 parts:

  • Section I – Multiple Choice (20 marks)
  • Section II – Short Answer Section (40 marks)
  • Section III – Business Report (20 marks)
  • Section IV – Extended Response (20 marks)

You’ll need to know how to answer each section appropriately, because each section will require a different style of writing — aside from multiple choice.

Master each of the various sections of the Business Studies exam with the following guides breaking down how to structure your responses:

If you’re close to sitting your exam…

Remember that even if you haven’t been doing so well with your internal assessments, your final exam is a chance to turn it all around! There’s still 50% of your overall mark up for grabs.

Discover how one of our AOS students managed to bounce back and improve his Business Studies marksby 38%!

If you want a bit more practice on the Extended Response section of the exam, we’ve got a whole bunch of Business Studies practice essay questions for you to use!

Now that you know exactly how to prepare and have the resources to do so, you can check out all the HSC Business Studies Past Papers below.

Are your final exams coming up in just over a month? Check out our 6-Week HSC Exam Study Plan to avoid unnecessary stress!

HSC Business Studies Past Papers

YearHSC Business Studies Exam PaperHSC Business Studies Marking GuidelinesHSC Business Studies Notes from the Marking Centre
2022HSC ExamHSC Marking GuidelinesHSC Marking Feedback
2021HSC ExamHSC Marking GuidelinesHSC Marking Feedback
2020HSC ExamHSC Marking GuidelinesHSC Marking Feedback
2019 HSC ExamHSC Marking GuidelinesHSC Marking Feedback
2018HSC ExamHSC Marking GuidelinesHSC Marking Feedback
2017HSC ExamHSC Marking GuidelinesHSC Marking Feedback
2016HSC Exam
HSC Marking GuidelinesNotes from the Marking Centre
2015HSC Exam
HSC Marking GuidelinesNotes from the Marking Centre
2014HSC ExamMarking GuidelinesNotes from the Marking Centre
2013HSC ExamMarking GuidelinesNotes from the Marking Centre
2012HSC ExamMarking Guidelines
Sample Answers
Notes from the Marking Centre
2011HSC ExamMarking Guidelines
Sample Answers
N/A
2010HSC ExamMarking Guidelines
Sample Answers
N/A
2009HSC ExamMarking Guidelines
Sample Answers
N/A

Searching for past papers for other HSC subjects? Check out our comprehensive list of HSC past papers!

Looking for some extra help with HSC Business Studies?

We have an incredible team of Business Studies tutors and mentors who are new HSC syllabus experts!

We can help you master the Business Studies syllabus and ace your assessments with personalised lessons conducted one-on-one in your home or at one of our state of the art campuses in Hornsby or the Hills!

We’ve supported over 8,000 students over the last 11 years, and on average our students score mark improvements of over 20%!

Make sure you have someone to mark all your past papers with Epping tutoring! Or check out our expert HSC Strathfield tutors to help you ACE HSC Business Studies!

To find out more and get started with an inspirational Business Studies tutor and mentor, get in touch today or give us a ring on 1300 267 888!


Reina Caballero is currently the Digital Content Manager at Art of Smart. She completed a Bachelor of Marketing and Media at Macquarie University at the end of 2019 and has written for a variety of magazine publications, such as MANIA, TV Soap, Soap World and Grapeshot. When she isn’t busy publishing articles on the AoS website, she’s working through 1000-piece puzzles, memorising TikTok sounds and making plans with friends.

45,861 students have a head start...

Get exclusive study content & advice from our team of experts delivered weekly to your inbox!

AOS Website Asset 2

Looking for Business Studies Support?

Discover how we can help you!

AOS Website Asset 1