NCEA Level 3 Business Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Carla Lambert.
Studying business enables students to appreciate the issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders. In a rapidly changing world, it is important that citizens are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters.
Students will gain knowledge, skills and experience in areas such as how to plan, take to market, review, and then refine a business activity, incorporating a community wellbeing focus, basing recommendations for the future on market feedback. Students will also explore how and why global businesses (greater than 20 employees) in New Zealand make operational decisions in response to internal and external factors. Students will learn how businesses contribute to the development of a culture of enterprise in New Zealand and supports our efforts to improve economic and community wellbeing.
We run the Level 3 course through The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. It is an experimental programme where students set up and run a real enterprise over the course of the school year. Designed for Year 12-13 students, each team works toward completing five challenges centered around key problem solving and business concepts.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have at least 14 credits in Level 2 Business Studies, OR approval at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge, based on your previous results.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of competing in the Young Enterprise Scheme, as well as an OPTIONAL workbook.
There may be an opportunity to extend learning with a field trip, the charges for this are $35 (approximate).
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Course Contribution (approximate) | Contribution | $45.00 |
Workbook (optional) | Optional | $30.00 |
$75.00 |
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
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.
Pathway Tags
Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Retail Manager, Artistic Director, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Fishing Skipper, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Emergency Management Officer, Communications Professional, Community Development Worker, Information Technology Manager, Event Manager, Workplace Relations Adviser, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Office Manager, Project Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant, Marketing Specialist, Career Consultant, Data Analyst, Facilities Manager,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.