Level 3 Business Studies
13BUSS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Cowley
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Studying business enables students to appreciate the issues that challenge businesses and stakeholders. In a rapidly changing world, it is important that citizens are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters. Business contributes to the development of a culture of enterprise in New Zealand and supports our efforts to improve economic and community well-being.
By completing this course successfully students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to analyse how and why New Zealand businesses operating in global markets make operational and strategic decisions in response to interacting internal and external factors.
Course Overview
Term 1
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6 Credits
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9 Credits
Term 2
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9 Credits
Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses
3 credits
Term 3
Business Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
4 credits
Term 4
Revision
12 credits of Level 2 Business Studies OR 8 credits or Level 2 English and 8 credits of Level 2 Mathematics (based on Entrance Exams and Internal Assessment results).
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91380 v2 Business Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91382 v2 Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
|
| A.S. 91383 v2 Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r * |
|
| A.S. 91384 v2 Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity | 3 |
I |
9 |
Y |
9r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths