13COM

Level 3 Commerce

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Level 3 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.

Prerequisite: NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy requirements



Topics Covered

This course gives students a solid understanding of how businesses operate in New Zealand and export to the world.  

Various local businesses are used as case studies to ensure that students' experiences are authentic.  

The combination of assessments offered is dependent on student interest.

Subject Costs

Offsite field trips possible through the year

Exam work book - approx. $20

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91379 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91381 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.3 - Apply business knowledge to address a complex problem(s) in a given global business context
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91382 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91385 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.7 - Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91870 v1
NZQA Info
Agribusiness 3.9 - Analyse the effect of financing options of a strategic capital expenditure decision on a business
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91871 v1
NZQA Info
Agribusiness 3.10 - Analyse how a product meets market needs through innovation in the value chain
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 21
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.