Business Studies

The course concentrates on:

Students study five topics (standards) that count for 20 credits towards Level 1 NCEA.

90840 (1.4) Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product (3 credits)
90841 (1.5) Investigate aspects of human resource processes in a business (3 credits)
90842 (1.6) Carry out and review a product-based business activity within a classroom context with direction (6 credits)

90837 (1.1) Demonstrate an understanding of internal features of a small business (4 credits)
90838 (1.2) Demonstrate an understanding of external factors influencing a small business (4 credits)

This course concentrates on:

Students study four topics (standards) that count for 20 credits towards Level 2 NCEA.

90846 (2.4) Conduct market research for a new or existing product (3 credits)
90848 (2.6) Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance (9 credits)

90843 (2.1) Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business (4 credits)
90844 (2.2) Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors (4 credits)

The course concentrates on:

Students study four topics (standards) that count for 23 credits towards Level 3 NCEA.

AS 91382 (3.4) Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product (6 credits)
AS 91384 (3.6) Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity (9 credits)

AS 91379 (3.1) Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context (4 credits)
AS 91380 (3.2) Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context (4 credits)