RANGAHAU PAKIHI | BUSINESS STUDIES

Course learning outcomes

The main internal assignment for this L2/3 course is about planning and running a business. This year-long assignment begins T1 & finishes T 4.

• Learn about business planning and operations
• Develop a range of personal and business skills
• Consult with and create networks in your community

Do you need any prerequisites?

The willingness to set up and run a business paired with the ability to work at either Level 2 or 3 of NCEA.

Course content:

Content covered will focus on business planning, marketing, human resources and motivation theory. There is the opportunity to complete self-directed booklets covering external content as well as financial capability unit standards (L2 and 3). 

Decisions will be made, dependent on student goals, their level of independence and attitude to learning.

Assessment statement (Both AS's and US's offered)

All assignment work can be done in class and at home. Students will target some, but not all of the credits. 

AS's Level 2: 27 Credits in total

• Three internal assessments = 15
• Three external assessments = 12

AS's Level 3: 30 Credits in total

• Three internal assessments = 18
• Three external assessments = 12

US's Level 2: 6 Credits in total

• Household Budget = 3
• Banking = 3

US's Level 3: 7 Credits in total

• Personal Income = 3 Credits
• Financial Goals = 4 Credits

Authenticity

Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision. 

Students may be required to sign an authenticity statement, perform certain parts of assessment tasks under close supervision, or show through interview and the existence of notes and supporting material that the work submitted by the student is genuinely his/her own work.

Appeal Procedures

Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.

Table of Assessments

Level 2

Level 3