12COM

Level 2 Commerce

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Year 12 Commerce

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 enterprising' 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.

The Year 12 Commerce course builds on the course offered at Year 11, although students can take this course without having taken Year 11 Commerce.  During the year, students will be introduced to the business world and will explore different ownership structures that businesses have, students will make sense of what motivates employees by comparing theories to practises that are carried out in a workplace of their choice.  Students will gain an understanding of cashflow and the importance of accurate forecasting on a business.  Students will conduct market research on a product of their choice to gain an understanding of marketing principles used by businesses.  Local businesses will be studied to ensure that students have an authentic and accurate experience of the business world.



Topics Covered

The Year 12 Commerce course builds on the course offered at Year 11, although students can take this course without having taken Year 11 Commerce.  

During the year, students will be introduced to the business world and will explore different ownership structures that businesses have, students will make sense of what motivates employees by comparing theories to practises that are carried out in a workplace of their choice.  

Students will gain an understanding of cashflow and the importance of accurate forecasting on a business.  

Students will conduct market research on a product of their choice to gain an understanding of marketing principles used by businesses.  

Local businesses will be studied to ensure that students have an authentic and accurate experience of the business world.

Subject Costs

Approximately $30 for product development

TBC - Offsite Field Trips

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90845 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.3 - Apply business knowledge to a critical problem(s) in a given large business context
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
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. 90847 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0