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
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors
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Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
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Agribusiness 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of cash flow forecasting for a business