3ZBST

NCEA Level 3 Business Studies

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk.

Through  a  combination  of  practical  experience  and  theoretical  learning  students  will  develop  competency  in  communication,  relating  to  others,  and  time  management, individually  and  as  part  of  a  group.  Students  participate  in  the  Lion  Foundation  Young  Enterprise  programme,  working  with  mentors  and  external  stakeholders  such  as suppliers and customers.

Students learn about  the current  practices  of business operating in a global market  and all aspects of business  planning. Students find out  how  individuals and groups of people organise, plan and act to produce goods and services to satisfy customers. Students learn to appreciate the social, political, cultural, ethical, technical and economic issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders. Students come to understand the four central issues of business: sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation. Students come to appreciate Maaori business concepts such as puutake, tuuranga, tikanga, kaitiakitanga and rangatiratanga.

Course Overview

Term 1
Develop a Marketing Plan for their business activity.
Commence selling their product or service at the end of the term.
Participate in the Young Enterprise Market Research Challenge.

Term 2
Completion of Marketing Plan for their business activity.
Continue selling their product or service
Start Business Plan for their business activity.
Participate in the Young Enterprise Pitch and Promotion Challenges.

Term 3
Completion of Business Plan for Business Activity
Completion of Annual Review and Reflection of Business Activity.
Learning content of 3.1 External for Derived Grade exam mid term.
Finalizing selling and wrapping up Business Activity.

Term 4
Study and revision of 3.1 External on Demonstrating understanding of how Internal Factors Affect businesses.

Recommended Prior Learning

There are no prerequisites, however, a strong background of numeracy and literacy is recommended to develop, write and activate business plans.

The ability to work in a group situation sharing roles and responsibilities is also important.  Having completed the level 2 Business Studies course is also of benefit.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

It is expected that students do their work on a device for all group plans. Class notes can be written on their device or in a 2B5 book.

Pathway

Level 3 Business Studies prepares students for university as well as trade apprenticeships and working in the business or commerce environment.

Assessment Information

AS91382 Develop a Marketing Plan
AS91384 Carry out with Consultation a Business Activity
AS91379 Demonstrate Understanding of how Internal Factors affect Businesses

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.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91379 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91382 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9
9
9
9
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.