L2BUS

Level 2 Business

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Dustin.

What will I learn?

How to set up and operate a business, accounting and management skills related to running a business. Communication and marketing theory and practice. The value of working in a team and will develop an understanding of how businesses contribute to community well-being. Working in groups is an essential and compulsory component of this course. Students will have an opportunity to problem solve while running their own business and apply strategies to solve wider business issues. 

Where does it lead? 

Business helps you to learn how to launch your dream business. Being your own boss has many perks, but becoming a successful entrepreneur demands creativity, innovation and a strong execution strategy. This course builds an appreciation and understanding of the demands of running and/or managing a business. This course will provide you with the core understanding needed for the continued learning of Business Studies at L3.

How will I be assessed?

Internal Assessments

  • Market Research in Business - Achievement Standard 90846 - 3 Credits
  • Motivational Theory in Business - Achievement Standard 90847 - 3 Credits
  • Carry out a Business Activity - Achievement Standard 91384 - 9 Credits

External Assessments

  • Apply business knowledge to case studies - Achievement Standard 90845 - 4 Credits

What should I have already done?

This course is designed for students who work well in groups as this is a large part of the course. This is a language rich subject requiring reading, research and written communication. Students will have achieved well in L1 English and Mathematics and will be confident in their report writing skills.


Course Contribution

$28 workbook

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90845 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.3 - Apply business knowledge to a critical problem(s) in a given large business context
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90846 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90847 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9
9
9
9
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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025