NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 1

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
In this course students will explore the five key themes (business formation, functions of business, people in business, business management and the business environment) within the context of a small-to-medium business, of local or community significance (or focus) and connected to their life; for example, a local farm, tourist operator, retail outlet, franchise, or early childcare centre. Students will study the internal features of businesses, external factors that influence their success, operational business problems and provide causes, impacts, possible solutions and recommendations to address these.

The marketing mix and the human resources process are also studied in this course. Students will gain knowledge of enterprising behaviour, innovation and entrepreneurship in business contexts. One of the internals will require students to form a small business and develop a business plan and product and sell it to students at a market day.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)


Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard
Number		Standard DescriptorCreditsAssessmentLiteracyNumeracyVocational
Pathways
1US24709 04 Produce a balanced budget to manage personal finances3InternalNoNoSC
1AS90837 02 Business Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of internal features of a small business4ExternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI, CI
1AS90838 03 Business Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate an understanding of external fators influencing a small business4ExternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI, CI
1AS90840 03 Business Studies 1.4 - Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product3InternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI, CI
1AS90842 02 Business Studies 1.6 - Carry out and review a product-based business activity within a classroom context with direction6InternalYes L1LitNoPI


Total Available Credits 20



Note: This course is subject to change with the review of our courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
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Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May- 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July to 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October to early November 2021
(4 weeks)
 Week 4 & 6: AS90840
 Week 5 & 9: AS90842		 Week 2 & 6: AS90842
 Week 7 & 10: AS90837		 Week 2 & 4: AS90838
 Week 5 & 7: AS90839		 
 KEY DATES:
 Week 8: Assessment AS90840

 KEY DATES:

 Week 9: Assessment AS90842

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 NCEA Examinations
  AS90837, AS90838 & AS90839








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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 2

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
In this course students will explore the five key themes (business formation, functions of business, people in business, business management and the business environment) within the context of a small-to-medium business, of local or community significance (or focus) and connected to their life; for example, a local farm, tourist operator, retail outlet, franchise, or early childcare centre. Students will study the internal features of businesses, external factors that influence their success, operational business problems and provide causes, impacts, possible solutions and recommendations to address these.

The marketing mix and the human resources process are also studied in this course. Students will gain knowledge of enterprising behaviour, innovation and entrepreneurship in business contexts. One of the internals will require students to form a small business and develop a business plan and product and sell it to students at a market day.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)


Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard
Number		Standard DescriptorCreditsAssessmentLiteracyNumeracyVocational
​​​​​​​Pathways
2AS90843 02 Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the itnernal operations of a large business4ExternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI
2AS90844 03 Business Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors4ExternalYesL1LitNoPI, SI
2AS90846 02 Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct research for a new or existing product3InternalYesL1LitYesPI, CI
2AS90847 02 Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business3InternalYesL1LitNoCI
2AS90848 02 business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance9InternalYesL1LitNoCI


 Total Available Credits 23






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Note: Courses may change with the review of subjects at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

​​​​​​​Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)


Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
​​​​​​​

Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May- 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July to 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October - early November 2021
​​​​​​​(4 weeks)




 KEY DATES:

 

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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 3

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
In Level 3 Business Studies, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning. Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:

  • Analyse how and why businesses in New Zealand operating in the national and global markets make operational and strategic decisions in response to interacting internal and external factors.
  • Plan, investigate a product with an export potential and link it to a business marketing plan.
  • Students will plan and carry out their own business.

Although entry is open, preference may be given to students who have successfully completed prior Business Studies courses.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)


Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard
Number		Standard DescriptorCreditsAssessmentLiteracyNumeracyVocational
Pathways
3AS91380 02 Business Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors
 by a business that operates in a global context		4ExternalYes
L1Lit, BLit		NoPI, SI
3AS91381 02 Business Studies 3.3 - Apply business knowledge to address a complex problem(s) in a given
 global business context		4ExternalYes
L1Lit, ​​​​​​​BLit		NoPI
3AS91382 02 Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product6InternalYes
L1Lit, ​​​​​​​RLit		NoPI, SI, CI
3AS91384 02 Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovate and sustainable business activity9InternalYes
L1Lit, ​​​​​​​RLit		NoM&T, PI, SI, CI


Total Available Credits 23



Note: Courses are subject to change with the review of standards at the end of each year. Course is endorsable. This is a University approved subject.

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
​​​​​​​

Course Outline​​​​​​​

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May- 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July to 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October - early November 2021
(4 weeks)




 KEY DATES:

 

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Social Sciences Booklet 2021
​​​​​​​September 2020