Hagley Community College Hagley Community College

12 Business Studies (12BES1)

12BES1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Allan Taylor.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject

12 Business Studies

SEMESTER ONE COURSE

Business for beginners: get started on your pathway to business success and gain real world entrepreneurial experience.

Course Components

  • Gain practical experience in operating a business as part of a group, creating a product, and selling it
  • Managing debt and KiwiSaver
  • Develop creative thinking and problem solving skills
  • Visit a local business to learn firsthand about starting a business

This course is split into two semesters: students can take just one course or both.

Course Overview

Term 1
Throughout Term 1 and Term 2 we will be running our businesses in a group. Our first sales day will be end of Term.

Term 2
Throughout Term 1 and Term 2 we will be running our businesses in a group. Our first sales day will be end of Term.

Semester 1
U.S. 9677 v11 Communicate in a team or group which has an objective, 3 credits, 21 June

A.S. 90848 v2 Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance, 9 credits, 5 July

Learning Areas:

Social Science


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 9 credits