Year 12 Business Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Aberhart.
Course Description:
The aim of this course is to enhance understanding and capability of business and finance principles, giving students the confidence and skills to pursue careers in business and entrepreneurship.
Business studies enables students to experience the realities of business through a practical approach. Students will apply knowledge and theory to practical hands-on learning gaining a broad appreciation for the functions of business operations by experiencing their own business activity, taking a product to market over two selling cycles. They will be expected to dedicate some of their own time to this process. Students will also investigate the application of motivation theory through researching a local business.
Topics include:
- Carry out a business activity with a community focus - Gain practical experience in operating a business as part of a group, creating a product, and selling it.
- Motivation in the workplace - Investigate how businesses motivate their staff by researching a local business
- Market Research - Develop creative thinking and problem solving skills.
- How businesses respond to critical problems - Apply business knowledge in a large business context
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy.
Pathway
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 2.3 - Apply business knowledge to a critical problem(s) in a given large business context
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Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
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Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.