Pukekohe High School
NCEA Level 2 Business Studies
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk, Mr M. Naicker.
Year 12 Business Studies Course Description
Through a combination of practical experience and critical thinking, students will develop their methods of investigation, both individually and as part of a group. This process will involve creative thinking to gather the necessary evidence to complete their investigations. They will engage in group work during class and collaborate with business professionals from the community, actively listening and sharing ideas.
Students will enhance their skills in using language, symbols, and text, particularly through the active use of text and ICT. They will recognise how language and symbol choices affect people’s understanding. Additionally, students will develop self-motivation, goal-setting, time management, and appropriate behavior toward stakeholders.
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to explore how and why large businesses in New Zealand make operational decisions in response to internal and external factors. They will also learn to plan, market, review, and refine a business activity with a focus on community well-being, basing their recommendations for the future on market feedback. Furthermore, students will come to appreciate Māori business concepts such as pūtake, tikanga, kaitiakitanga, and rangatiratanga.
In this course, students will:
- Gain a deep understanding of the internal operations of a large business.
- Apply business knowledge to solve critical problems within a large business context.
- Conduct market research for new or existing products.
- Plan, execute, review, and refine business activities within a community context.
Students are required to gather evidence showcasing their contributions to projects. Their success heavily depends on the group's ability to collaborate effectively. The major internal assessments will involve active student participation in group work over two terms.
Course Overview
Term 1
The Motivation Theory within a Business Assessment (internal) sets the tone on what motivates staff and the benefits of motivated staff. This relates to setting up students own business for the year, ensuring they are selecting like minded people to collaborate with for the rest of the year. (6 weeks approx)
Market Research of a Product Assessment (internal) is undertaken within a group setting. This research gives the foundation for writing the business plan and carrying out the business activity with what is learnt from the research results. ( 4 weeks approx)
Term 2
The group Business plan (Carry out a Business Activity Assessment) is written with the first selling cycle towards the end of the term. Students then individually reflect on how the selling cycle was executed.
Planning begins for changes to the plan and preparation for the second selling cycle.
Work progresses through term 2 on the External (Internal controls of a large business). Derived NCEA examinations are midway through Term 2.
Term 3
The Business Activity Plan (version 2) is updated with second selling cycle carried out.
Final individual reflection written for individual grade.
Continue learning for external examination, 2.1.
Term 4
Examination Revision for the external will be held in the last few weeks.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students enrolled in MIT Courses and/or Work Experience programme are strongly advised not to enrol in the Level 3 Business Studies course. Success in this course relies heavily on consistent attendance, active participation in group work, organisational skills, the ability to balance and manage time between Business Studies and your other enrolled Level 3 courses, and meeting high-pressure multiple deadlines.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of the Level 1 Commerce Course is highly beneficial.
- Over 80% attendance is mandatory.
- Personal laptop or large-screen device is mandatory.
- Strong background in numeracy, literacy, and digital skills to develop, write, and implement business plans.
- Proficient time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a group, sharing roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to self-manage, organise, attend markets to sell products, and speak confidently.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A personal laptop is essential for this course. If obtaining one is a barrier, please contact Ben Silk, the Kaihautu/Head of Social Sciences, at .
Pathway
Level 2 Business Studies is an authentic learning subject where students learn about working in a team environment, preparing them for work and also university. It exposes students to aspects of the commerce and business world as well at preparation for further education e.g. apprenticeships.
Assessment Information
AS90847 Motivation Theory in a Business - open book with a resit opportunityAS90846 Market Research - research a new or existing product - usually for their team business
AS90848 Carry out a Business Activity - developing, writing a business plan, selling, reviewing and then updating business plan for second selling cycle, with final reflection
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business
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Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
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Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
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