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NCEA Level 3 Business Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Kumar.

This Level 3 course teaches students about practical and theoretical aspect of business. Organising and running a team business, in accordance with the requirements of the highly regarded international Young Enterprise experiential programme is the essence of this course. 

Want to know what YES is all about? YES is your opportunity to unleash your inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first hand.

You will form a company with other students, create a product or service and take it to market with support from your school, your community and the Young Enterprise network.

This online course helps you to navigate your way through the YES year. The course is split into 16 modules and each module is jam-packed with information, resources, examples and activities to help you through your YES journey.

Level 3 Business Studies therefore, consists of both the YES programme as well as 19 NCEA credits. 15 credits are internally assessed over three terms while 4 credits are externally assessed.

Young Enterprise Scheme- a Business Studies programme run in collaboration with Lion Foundation of New Zealand. 




Course Overview

Term 1
Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product: AS 3.4= 6 credits.
Students will work in a team of 4 and develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product of their choice. This is an internal assessment and students have to collaborate and work in a team using Google Classroom.

AS 3.6 - 9 credits
Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity. Students will be working throughout the year and the final report must be completed by the end of Term 3.

Term 2
Continue working on AS 3.6 with Young Enterprise Programme.

Term 3
Continue working on AS 3.6 with Young Enterprise Programme. Final reports are due at the end of Term 3.

External Assessment AS 3.1 =4 credits.

A.S. 91379 v2 Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context

Term 4
NCEA Examination: AS 3.1 = 4 credits.

Recommended Prior Learning

The desire to run a business and work proactively with others in a team. The requirements of this course favour the selection of those students with a strong school attendance history as well as NCEA Merit or Excellence course endorsements prior to Level 3. All applicants will be considered but must have a good work ethic, the motivation to work in a team, self-discipline and the ability to work independently.

NOTE:

Students involved in the Gateway programme are discouraged from taking Level 3 Business Studies due to the off-site commitments associated with that subject.

Business Studies is an academic course. Students in this subject are challenged to collaborate, participate fully, share responsibilities, take risks and be passionate to learn innovative ideas. Students not only gain NCEA credits but also get a Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Certificate which is globally recognised.

         

  

   

         

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $45 for workbooks and stationery available from Rosmini College and MySchool.co.nz

You may also incur additional costs in the development of your business. These will depend upon the type of business you develop. Cash will always be useful.

The Young Enterprise Trust fee is $35 per student. Team members are expected to pay from their own business capital or fundraising or from business profits.

Pathway

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN BUSINESS STUDIES

A student can study business administration, economics, accountancy, or become a banker. It is also possible for a student to study marketing, insurance, or transportation. The choice of career all depends on the student's interests.

Assessment Information

15 credits would be internally assessed while 4 credits would be externally assessed at the end of the year.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

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. 91382 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 1

A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9
9
9
9
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 1

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.

Disclaimer

Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.

The 2024 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2023. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2024 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.