Business Studies - Te Mātai Pakihi
Course Description
Students will learn how a business operates and work collaboratively in a group of their own choice to form and run their company. Students will be required to produce a business idea that has a community focus/outcome. Students will conduct market research, learn how to finance, promote and sell their product or service. They will take their product to market with the aim to sell enough to cover costs and make a profit. There is an opportunity for students to compete in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) which will further develop business and personal growth. The last topic allows students to investigate different motivational theories used by businesses in the community. This course is all internally accessed.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines