Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Business Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Singh.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Financial Capabilities	9	Open entry.
10 Business, Finance and Enterprise	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Business Studies	1	Open entry.
Level 2 Business Studies	2	Open entry.
Level 3 Business Studies	3	10 credits in Level 2 Business Studies. For students new to the subject: 8 credits of Level 2 English and Level 1. Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.

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.

Proposed Field Trip (TBC)

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

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

Departments:

Social Sciences - Commerce, Social Sciences - Humanities