12BUS

Level 2 Business

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Severn.

This course aims to give students theoretical and practical skills in setting up and running a small business. Students are expected to participate in running a business, with the opportunity to engage in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) to enhance their learning. Topics include: running a business; marketing; motivation; external influences on a business; strategic planning. Students are required to start up and run a business. This may require them to source their own initial investment for their activity.  

Some equity funding may be available by approval from the TIC of Business.



Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have passed NCEA Level 1, or at the discretion of the HOF. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Cost: $35 for YES Registration.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90844 v3
NZQA Info

Business Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors


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. 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
A.S. 91868 v1
NZQA Info

Agribusiness 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of cash flow forecasting for a business


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0