Level 3 Business and Commerce
Course Description
Big Question: How does business acumen assist us as we plan our future pathways?
The purpose of this course is to investigate the current business practises at a day to day and strategic level.
This course will give students the opportunity to investigate the marketing strategies of existing companies and create a company of their own. Students will look at the changing face of business as more and more companies move their stores online. We will cover decision making, future proofing and the global market. Students will be given opportunities to build their business acumen, work ethic and etiquette, and what customer service looks like in an Online market.
This course creates pathways to University or Polytech Business and Management study. Also can create pathways to starter roles in a small business.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Business Organisation and Market Research or Level 2 Commerce recommended but not essential
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses
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Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
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Business Studies 3.7 - Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation
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Agribusiness 3.8 - Analyse future proofing strategies to ensure long term viability of a business
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.