Business Studies Year 13 (Level 3)

Credits:
Internal:18
External:0
Total:18
UE approved

Course Description:    
This course will follow the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), which is an opportunity for students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first-hand. It is an experiential programme where students set up and run a real business. Each YES company creates their own product or service and brings this to market. Through The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme, students will: 

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

This course is Internal Assessment ONLY and allows students to get University Entrance (UE).​​​​​​​

Standards Assessed: (these may change)
US9681 (Communication skills) Contribute within a team or group which has an objective. (Internal: 3 Credits )
AS91382 (Business Studies) Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product. (Internal: 6 Credits).
AS91384 (Business Studies) Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity. (Internal: 9 Credits).

NCEA Microcredential for completion of Young Enterprise Scheme


Entry Requirements: (entry into courses are subject to head of department approval)
None.

Possible Further Study Opportunities: (note this list is not exclusive, additional information can be found on https://www.careers.govt.nz/courses/) 

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Cost and Management Accountant (CMA)
Chartered Accountancy (CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Company Secretary (CS)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Bachelor of Economics

Example of Employment Opportunities: (note this list is not exclusive, additional information can be found on https://www.seek.co.nz/commerce-jobs) 

Accounting
Business Analytics
Commercial Law
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
International Business
Management
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Property
Taxation