Business Studies with a focus on ENTERPRISE
This is a year long project based course where senior students are supported to begin their own enterprise in class.
The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) will be used in parallel to deliver two NCEA Business Achievement Standards at Level 2 or two standards at level 3. This is a chance for students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the real business world first-hand.
The aim is to get your own company up and running and to develop a range of transferable 21st century skills.
Term 1 the plan is to complete the following:
- Form a YES company either individually or within groups - students decide based on their interests and passions.
- Choose company roles - based on individual strengths.
- Brainstorm and choose an innovative business idea that can be realistically brought to market within the year and sold over several months.
- Business plan - Complete a lean canvas outlining key ideas for your product/ service.
- Develop a brand story for your company.
- Build a prototype of your product or service and gather feedback.
Ideally, students will take an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to market before the end of Term 1 and then carry on selling throughout Terms 2 and 3.
Please see the course overview for more information.