Business Studies

BUSINESS - Level 2
Course Description This course aims to give students theoretical and practical skills in setting up and running a small business. Students are expected to participate in running a business through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). Topics include: running a business; marketing; motivation; external influences on a business; strategic planning. Leads to Level 3 Business Studies. Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA Cost: $35 for YES Registration. Contact Jarrod Aberhart
Level 2 Credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
90844 Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors	L2/Ext	4		L1
90846 Conduct market research for a new or existing product	L2/Int	3	L1	L1
90847 Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business	L2/Int	3		L1
90848 Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context and with guidance	L2/Int	9		L1

BUSINESS - Level 3 Prerequisites: Level 2 Business Studies, or at discretion of HOD
Course Description This course develops students’ theoretical and practical skills in setting up and running a small business through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). Topics include: running a business; marketing; global influences on business; external factors; human resource issues; strategic planning. Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA and University Entrance Cost: $35 for YES Registration. Contact Jarrod Aberhart
Level 3 Credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
91382 Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product	L3/Int	6		UE r
91383 Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses	L3/Int	3		UE r
91384 Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity	L3/Int	9		UE r
91830 Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context	L3/Ext	4		UE rw