13BUS

Level 3 - Business

Course Description

This course is a dynamic discipline that prepares students for a complex and evolving business environment. At its heart, it aims to  develop the confidence, creativity and compassion students require to become effective change agents and successful business leaders. 

This is the course for you if you appreciate business in the field of:

  • Business management
  • Entrepenurial business 

The course allows students to explore key business concepts of marketing, human resources, internal controls and strategies to offset external forces. These concepts will allow a theoretical understanding that enhances the student’s knowledge of the complex and dynamic business world. This course will be crafted to tailor the interests of the students - including entrepreneurial passion, and a desire to learn more about business models. 

This course is designed to meet the current and future needs of students who want to develop their knowledge of business content, concepts and tools to assist with business decision making. Future employees, business leaders, entrepreneurs or social entrepreneurs need to be confident, creative and compassionate as change agents for business in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace. This course is designed to encourage the development of these attributes.

Pre-requisites

Completion of Level 2 business studies or agribusiness, otherwise by discretion of the Head of Faculty: commerce based on literacy achievement at Level 2.

Course Specific Costs

$40 - course projects, including a learning workbook

Pathway

Further study in business management can be undertaken at university level (such as degrees in agribusiness, finance, economics, management and marketing). Career opportunities are wide and varied. Business management skills and knowledge are directly relevant in career areas such as private business, banking, accountancy, journalism, local and national government bodies.

Assessment Information

A total selection of standards up to 19 credits will be provided.

An option for students is to complete 91382 (Marketing) and 91384 (Business activity) through the Young Enterprise scheme. A year-long business enterprise where students plan, design and run a business activity in a wider community context.
To gain the most out of this project students should have a willingness to take risks and work collaboratively with their peers. They need to be motivated, organised and independent learners. The success of this enterprise depends on effective group communication, shared responsibility, and a commitment to achieving common goals. A group grade is assigned to the project, although lower scores can be assigned if individual contributions are not proved.

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.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 9
External Assessed Credits: 8
Optional Credits Available: 9
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 9
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 91380 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by 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


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91383 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This standard is optional, please discuss it further with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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: 9
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.