12BUS - Business Studies NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Black.
12BUS - Business Studies NCEA Level 2
Aims of the Course:
Business Studies is an exciting new course that gives students the opportunity to begin creating and validating a new product that they can sell in the real world. We will also be contributing to the life of Dilworth by planning a Business Alumni Dinner that connects Old Boys with current students and inspire them to succeed in life.
The knowledge and skills gained in Business Studies, and exposure to enterprise culture, can help shape creative, energetic and enterprising people who will contribute to New Zealand’s economic future. In Business Studies, we will be exploring the following:
1. Guest speakers and field trips to meet successful entrepreneurs
2. Creating and validating an idea that solves a problem in our world
3. Executing a Business Plan through selling and reviewing
4. Exploring how we can motivate people in our businesses to improve productivity
Topics:
Ideation Process
Market Research
Business Planning
Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment
Young Enterprise Competition.
Guest Speakers and Class Trips to successful businesses.
Course Overview
Term 1
Motivational Theory
Cash Flow Forecasting
Term 2
Business Activity - MARKET DAY
Term 3
Business Activity - MARKET DAY
Internal Operations
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior learning needed, but 11ECO or 11ACC is helpful.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
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Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
NZQA Info
Agribusiness 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of cash flow forecasting for a business
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.