Year 10 Commerce

This course is divided into four units to provide students with an introduction to Financial Capabilities, Accounting, Business Studies, and Economics. The students will develop their understanding of fundamental principles so if they wish to continue in these subjects at Level 1 and beyond they have the understanding to build upon.

The Business Thinking Unit encourages students to develop their business skills. They study successful people and how to develop their own skills for success. Students gain practical experience in operating a business, creating a product and selling it at a market day. Students also study the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act to gain awareness of their rights and responsibilities as consumers.

The Financial Capabilities Unit builds on the understanding gained in Year 9. Topics covered include; banking, budgeting, student loans, flatting and Kiwisaver.

The Financial Management Unit introduces students to Accounting transactions, accurate record-keeping, and how to communicate financial information to related individuals and groups.

The Economic Participation unit provides insight into the economic problem of scarcity, how price is determined and how suppliers are able to influence the price of their products in a market.