St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Level 2 - Business Studies
Course Description
Business studies enables students to develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of contexts. The aims of this course are for students to understand the place of business as an integral part of the local and global society and economy. Students will be encouraged to foster an experiential, as well as a theoretical approach to learning using a range of business contexts. To achieve these aims, students will:
- Understand and appreciate the factors and organisations that influence business objectives, decisions and activities
- Develop key competencies in managing self, participating and contributing, relating to others, thinking and using language, symbols and texts in a business context
- Develop knowledge and understanding of how business is organised, financed and operated
- Develop initiative and the skills of problem-solving and decision-making
- Select relevant sources of information and apply appropriate techniques to present and interpret data effectively
The course covers the internal and external factors that influence large New Zealand organisations including human resource issues and marketing. This is an academic course and students need to be motivated, organised and independent learners. Students should have a willingness to take risks and to work collaboratively with their peers. Students have the option of participating in the Young Enterprise Scheme as a co-curricular activity.
The core element of this course is the nine-credit business activity within a community context. 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.
Pre-requisites
Completion of Year 11 business studies or approval from the Head of Faculty: commerce.
Course Specific Costs
Trips – to be advised
$40 - learning workbook
Pathway
Business studies continues into NCEA Level 3, further study can be undertaken at university level (such as degrees in finance, economics, business 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.
Business studies will enable students to have a taste of the demands of being a young entrepreneur. The skills and knowledge they learn in Level 2 business studies will be directly transferable to the real world.
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.
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 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
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.
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