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 CreditsExternal - 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.
External
NZQA Info
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
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.