Level 3 Business
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Severn.
This course develops students’ theoretical and practical skills in setting up and running a small business withe the option to further develop business participation through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES).
Topics include: running a business; marketing; global influences on business; external factors; human resource issues; 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 HOF Commerce.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have Level 2 NCEA, or at discretion of the HOF.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Cost: $35 for YES Registration.
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
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
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Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.