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.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
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Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses
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Agribusiness 3.8 - Analyse future proofing strategies to ensure long term viability of a business
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.
Pathway Tags
Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Retail Manager, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Bank Worker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Property Manager, Buyer, Contact Centre Worker, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Insurance Claims Officer, Communications Professional, Event Manager,
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