13 Business Studies
13BUS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms P. Harduar.
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.
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 NZ 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 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.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Term 1: AS3.7 - In class 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 HR issue affecting NZ businesses (3 credits).
Term 3: AS3.6 - Business Activity and Reflection (Group work with individual contributions) (9 credits).
Term 4: AS3.1 - Derived Grade and NCEA External Examination (Individual) (4 credits).
Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Office Administrator, Finance 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, 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, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Manager, Facilities Manager, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Market Research Analyst, Model, Photographer, Marketing Specialist
Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $37.00 Workbook.
Associated Costs: Approx. $85.00 - $100.00 (Excursion, Young Enterprise Scheme programme related costs, start-up capital plus travel costs for the kick start and business pitch day).