Rosmini College
NCEA Level 3 Business Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Kumar.
This Level 3 course teaches students about the practical and theoretical aspects of business. Organising and running a team business following 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 firsthand.
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 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 and 19 NCEA credits. 15 credits are internally assessed over three terms, while 4 credits are externally assessed.
The Young Enterprise Scheme is a business studies programme run in collaboration with the Lion Foundation of New Zealand.
Course Overview
Term 1
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.
This is in consultation with the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise programme (YES)
Term 2
AS 3.6 with the Young Enterprise Programme is done in Business teams
AS 3.4 = 6 credits (internal)
Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product. AS 3.4= 6 credits.
Students will work individually 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.
Term 3
Continue working on AS 3.6 with the 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 they 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 about learning 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 is available from Rosmini College and MySchool.co.nz
You may also incur additional costs in the development of your business. These will depend on the type of business you develop.
The Young Enterprise Trust fee is $45 per student. Team members are expected to pay from their own business capital, fundraising, or business profits.
$45.00 is a complusory fee paid to the Lion Foundation Young Scheme for facilitating the YES programme from Wellington.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
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.
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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 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.
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