Commerce
Commerce
LEVEL ONE
Code: L1COM
Course Outline
Commerce is all about resources and how they are used in society to satisfy its needs and wants. At Level 1, students will study the basics of accounting, business, and economics to understand the decision-making process in the world of economics and in your own whānau and households. Students will learn to make informed choices utilising calculations, modelling and strategies.
Vocational Pathway
Service, Manufacturing & Tech, Primary Industries, Creative.
Assessment
Internal 10 credits
AS 92028 Demonstrate understanding of an organisation's financial decision-making
AS 92029 Demonstrate understanding of price determination for an organisation
External 10 credits
AS 92030 Demonstrate understanding of how entities with interdependent financial relationships are affected by an event
AS 92031 Demonstrate understanding of the financial viability of an organisation
LEVEL TWO
Code: L2BUS
Level 2 Business Course follows the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), which has a great legacy in NZ, teaching entrepreneurship, leadership and community engagement. Students will learn market research, business planning and brand building with a focus on understanding how to launch a venture and collaboration with community networks, either in terms of improving or developing a product or service ideas.
The course has four YES Challenges. Teams with the highest scores in each region will be invited to the Regional Finals, and the regional champions will then compete in the National Finals.
Vocational Pathways
Service, Manufacturing & Tech, Primary Industries, Creative.
Assessment
Internal
AS90846 Conduct market research for a new or existing product (3 credits)
AS90848 Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance (9 credits)
Entry Criteria
Level 1 NCEA. Level 1 Commerce recommended, but no prior knowledge is necessary.
LEVEL THREE
Code: L3BUS
Course Outline
Level 3 Business Course, within the YES scheme, will teach students advanced business strategies, including marketing, customer service, networking and collaboration and financial forecasting. Students will learn to refine their entrepreneurial skills and innovative ideas to prepare them to develop and launch their products or services leading to regional (national) competition. Students will also gain confidence to pursue higher-level business studies.
The course has four YES Challenges. Teams with the highest scores in each region will be invited to the Regional Finals, and the regional champions will then compete in the National Finals.
Vocational Pathways
Service, Manufacturing & Tech, Primary Industries, Creative.
Assessment
Internal
AS91382 Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product (6 credits)
AS91384 Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity (9 credits)
Entry Criteria
Level 1 NCEA. Level 2 Business Studies recommended, but no prior knowledge is necessary.
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