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ABOUT THIS COURSE
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This Level 3 Business Studies course allows you to explore how businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand innovate, adapt, and make strategic decisions in a rapidly changing world. You will begin by analysing future-proofing strategies in the agribusiness sector, one of New Zealand’s most important industries, to understand how long-term viability and sustainability are achieved. You will then investigate innovation in the value chain, focusing on how agri products meet market needs and how value is added at each stage of production. Furthermore, you will also develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product, building skills in identifying target markets, positioning products, and designing effective marketing strategies. You will finish the course by applying your business knowledge to address a complex global business problem, strengthening your ability to analyse information and justify strategic decisions.
Students selected for a personalised plan will be carrying out their own innovation and sustainable business activity with Young Enterprise scheme competition.
You will have the opportunity to visit and explore a real business for one of your internal assessments.
Overall, the course builds strong skills in strategic thinking, research, evaluation, and business communication, preparing you for further study and participation in Aotearoa’s dynamic business environment.
What should I have already achieved?
What should I have already achieved?
Standard Plan
Automatic entry - Business Studies at level 2 -14 credits, including AS 2.3 externally assessed credits.
Provisional entry - NCEA Level 2 including UE literacy.
Personalised Plan
Automatic Entry- For students who are part of the Young Enterprise Scheme Competition and students who have Excellence Endorsement in Business Studies Level 2.
The ability to work well with others in a group-based environment.
The ability to set goals and meet deadlines.
An entrepreneurial spirit - a willingness to try new things and be awesome.
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
Standard Plan
You will gain experience in working independently through internal assessment. This plan supports and guides you through-
Time management
Reading and Writing Skills
Research Skills
Analytical skills
Innovative and creative skills
Personalised Plan
The Level 3 Personalised course is a project based course. You will set up and run a real business, make real products and use real money. This course provides you with authentic learning opportunities and the chance to win awards. You will also explore and apply theoretical business concepts including Leadership, Quality Management, Innovation, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Citizenship and Globalisation.
How is this course assessed?
Learning in Business Studies is assessed through internal and external achievement standards. The focus is on learning the skills needed to effectively plan for and run a business.
Course requirements
Visits in and out of class will only be permitted by your Business teacher during your Business Studies class, following the school sign in and sign out procedure.
For any outsourcing of work to other students from other learning areas or use of premises/specialist rooms such as Art, Technology or Computer Science, there must be a signed Memorandum of Agreement (Copy attached)) between your Business Teacher and the other specialist teacher.
Mentors are permitted to visit during your Business Studies class, study or lunchtime.
There is to be no display of paper posters. Instead, if you decide to create a stall banner, you will be allowed 2 afternoons after school in the Art Room, booked via your Business Teacher.
Business Investments-
Students in business groups will need to determine how much they wish to invest in their business activities. A guide on the level of investment is $100 (Approximately $25 per student in a group of This investment should cover set-up costs of product, product research, product design, stall hire, display of the product e.g. table cloth, banners.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
A business studies career pathway can lead to diverse roles in areas like management, finance, marketing, and human resources. Some of your career pathway options are as follows:
Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Human Resources Manager
Project Manager
Management Consultant
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Business Advisor
Marketing Assistant
Finance Officer
Operations Coordinator
Project Support Officer
Business Development Coordinator
Business Analyst
Market Research Analyst
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