Level 2 Commerce

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.