Papanui High School Papanui High School

BUSINESS STUDIES 21F - Full Year

BUS21F
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Gallop.

Recommended Prior Learning

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


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 



Learning Areas:

Year 12, Commerce / Digital Technologies


Pathway

BUSINESS STUDIES 31F - Full Year