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 PlanAS91384 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.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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.