13BUS

13 Business Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Harduar.

Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the internal and external influences on a business that operates in a global context.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of a marketing, human resource issues and exporting potential of a New Zealand business.
  • Understanding the dynamics of a sustainable and innovative business in a Market Day scenario.
  • Understanding the importance of Cultural Intelligence for Multinational organisations especially when exporting to a new market.

Content

  • Internal factors within a business that operates in a global context.
  • Investigate the export potential of a new/existing product into a new market.
  • Investigate an HR issue in businesses.
  • Carrying out an innovative and sustainable Business activity with consultation.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation.
- AS91385 (AS3.7), Internal Achievement Standard.
- 3 Credits.
- Planned partnership with school and students in Norway.

Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity.
- AS91384 (AS3.6), Internal Achievement Standard.
- 9 Credits.
- Business activity worked on throughout the year.

Term 2
Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity.
- AS91384 (AS3.6), Internal Achievement Standard.
- 9 Credits.
- Business activity worked on throughout the year.
- GDC 13BUS Dragon's Den.

Analyse a Human Resource issue affecting businesses.
- AS91383 (AS3.4), Internal Achievement Standard.
- 3 Credits.
- Investigation report on Human Resource issue affecting businesses.

Term 3
Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity.
- AS91384 (AS3.6), Internal Achievement Standard.
- 9 Credits.
- Business activity worked on throughout the year.

Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context.
- AS991379 (AS3.1), External Achievement Standard.
- 4 Credits.
- Case Study of a multinational organisation.
- Derived Grades Exam.

Term 4
Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity.
- AS91384 (AS3.6), Internal Achievement Standard.
- 9 Credits.
- Business activity worked on throughout the year.

Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context.
- AS991379 (AS3.1), External Achievement Standard.
- 4 Credits.
- Revision.
- NCEA External Exam.

Recommended Prior Learning

  • A minimum of 14 credits achieved at Level 2 NCEA Business Studies OR 
  • 14 Merit or better credits achieved in Level 2 NCEA English and 14 credits achieved in Level 2 Mathematics.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $18.00 Workbook.
Associated Costs: $85.00 - $100.00 (approx.) (Excursion, Young Enterprise Scheme programme related costs, start-up capital plus travel costs for the kick start and business pitch day).

Pathway

Business Studies provides opportunities, knowledge and skills development which could be extremely beneficial in any academic or practical situation - whether study or work related. As a Social Science and Commerce subject, the skills learned and practiced throughout this course, are in high demand amongst students, potential employers, and tertiary institutions.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Term 1: AS3.7 - In class report write up on Export Potential with Norway collaboration (Group research and individual write up) (3 credits).
Term 2: AS3.5 - Investigate and in class write up report on an HR issue affecting NZ businesses (3 credits).
Term 3: AS3.6 - Business Planning, Business Activity and Reflection (Group work with individual contributions) (9 credits).
Term 4: AS3.1 - Derived Grade and NCEA External Examination (Individual) (4 credits).

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

This subject is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91379 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91383 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91385 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.7 - Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

Pathway Tags

Construction manager, Costs lawyer, Environmental engineer, External auditor, Human resources officer, Logistics and distribution manager, Marketing executive, Mortgage adviser, Retail manager, Sales executive, Systems analyst, Urban designer, Actuarial analyst, Arbitrator, Business adviser, Business analyst, Business development manager, Chartered management accountant, Corporate investment banker, Data analyst, Data scientist, Forensic accountant, Insurance underwriter, Management consultant, Project manager, Risk manager, Stockbroker, Supply chain manager., Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Retail Manager, Statistician, Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Author, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Debt Collector, Property Manager, Building Contractor, Buyer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Flooring Installer, Table Games Dealer, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Insurance Claims Officer, Event Manager, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Crop Farmer/Manager, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Workplace Relations Adviser, Personal Assistant, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrician, Human Resources Adviser, Importer/Exporter, Financial Adviser, Insurance Adviser, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Real Estate Agent, Recruitment Consultant, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Valuer, Intelligence Officer, Management Consultant, Marketing Specialist, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Manager, Facilities Manager, Digital Marketing, Inclusion Director, Research and Developer,

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.