L3BUS

Level 3 Business Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Dustin.


What will I learn?

Marketing theory and strategies used to achieve marketing goals. A local business will be used as a case study. Human resource issues that are faced by New Zealand and global business. Agri-business with a focus on sustainable dairy farming. Internal factors that impact businesses eg productivity, resources and innovation. This course does not focus on setting up and operating a business.  

What does it lead?  

This is a University Entrance approved course.  Business leads to a range of career opportunities such as marketing, human resources, agri-business careers, management consultant, social media manager, financial analyst, business teacher, business reporter and administration roles.

How will I be assessed?

Internal Assessments

  • Marketing Plans in Business - Achievement Standard 91382 - 6 Credits
  • Human Resources - Achievement Standard 91383 - 3 Credits
  • AgriBusiness: Future Proofing Strategy - Achievement Standard 91869 - 4 Credits

External Assessments

  • Internal factors and Global Business - Achievement Standard 91379 - 4 Credits

 

What should I have already done?

This course is designed for students who have had success in commerce subjects at L1 or L2. This is a language rich subject requiring reading, research and written communication. Students will have achieved well in L2 English and will be confident in their report writing skills.


Course Contribution

$13 workbook.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.

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. 91382 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6
6
6
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
A.S. 91869 v1
NZQA Info
Agribusiness 3.8 - Analyse future proofing strategies to ensure long term viability of a business
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17

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.

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