Level 3 Business UE Approved
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Taura, J. Jia.
The course consists of two parts:
Study of the operation of New Zealand businesses in a Global context, including their internal operations, reactions to external factors and the ways in which businesses respond to critical problems.
Students will also be involved in developing a full marketing plan for a new or existing product. Following this, some students may be offered the opportunity to start an innovative, sustainable business venture, carrying out that venture and reviewing the effectiveness of its operation.
This subject is a University Approved subject.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Internal Assignment and Optional External Examination Assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have gained 12 NCEA L2 Finance Credits or 12 NCEA Level 2 English credits or gain the discretion of the Head of Department.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Whilst there are no set course costs, please be aware that any students involved in completing the requirements for AS91384 may incur start up and running costs. The level of these costs will be dependent on the business activity undertaken.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
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: 19
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.