13BES

13 Business Studies (13BES)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Nerida Britten.

13 Business Studies

Build the young entrepreneur in you! This course gives you a broad understanding and practical experience of running your own business.

Course Components

  • You work in groups to form a company, undertake market research, produce a business plan, present a pitch on your business idea, and sell your goods or service
  • There is the opportunity to take part in the Young Enterprise Scheme
  • As a budding entrepreneur, you will have the chance to make money while still at school
  • Develop skills such as problem-solving, co-operation, decision- making, negotiation, and communication
  • There is the option to explore some major NZ businesses and government organisations and their effect on the economy

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term 1, students will form groups, come up with a product idea, validate their product, and begin the production process. They will also create their Marketing plan.
AS91382 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product, 6 Credits.

Term 2
In Term 2, students will create a Business plan in their business groups, and begin selling their product.

Term 3
In Term 3, students will continue selling their product, finish their Business plan, and review how their year running their business has gone.
AS91384 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity, 9 credits.
US9681 - Contribute within a team or group which has an objective, 3 credits.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

10 credits in a Level 2 language-rich subject

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Fee Registration - Optional

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 18 credits

UE Approved

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 9681 v8
NZQA Info

Contribute within a team or group which has an objective


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91382 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

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.