BUS21F
This course requires 2 options.

BUSINESS STUDIES 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Gallop.

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills to run a small business. 

In this course students will:

1. investigate motivation theory
2. form small groups which will set up their own business
3. come up with an idea for a product/service with a community focus
4. conduct market research to find out if their product/service idea will sell
5. use their own money to buy all the raw materials needed to make a product
6. sell a product/service to the market and keep any profit

The external achievement standard explores and provides solutions to critical problems that threaten a business.


Future Possibilities
Level 3 Business Studies which gives students the option to participate in the Young Enterprise Scheme 


Recommended Prior Learning

None, however in some cases a conversation with the Teacher in Charge may be appropriate.

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.

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
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. 90848 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
Level: 2
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