12BUS

Level 2 Business Enterprise

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Level 2 Business Enterprise

This course will only run if there are sufficient numbers

The study of business and commerce is about how individuals and groups of people organise, plan and act to create and develop goods and services to satisfy customers.  Commerce is influenced by the cultural, ethical, environmental, political and economic conditions of the day.  Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise and globalisation are central to both business and the study of business.  The knowledge and skills gained in Commerce and exposure to enterprise culture, will help shape 'creative, energetic, and enterprisin' young people who will go on to contribute to New Zealand's economic future.  In Commerce, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts, through experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning.


Topics Covered

This course gives students the opportunity to form a company and develop a product or service to introduce to the market.  

Students operate their business throughout the year and compete in the Young Enterprise Scheme.  

This is a nationwide competition where students compete for prizes and have the opportunity to represent South Canterbury at the national event.  

This course is suitable for Year 13 students.  Year 12 students will need to be accepted by the HOD to participate in this programme.

Subject Costs

Young Enterprise Scheme membership approx. $40

Start Up Business Costs

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90846 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
3
3
3
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. 91354 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue
4
4
4
4
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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0