BUS303

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.

Total Credits Available: 25
Internal Assessed Credits: 25
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91382 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91383 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.5 - Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91385 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 3.7 - Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91869 v1
NZQA Info

Agribusiness 3.8 - Analyse future proofing strategies to ensure long term viability of a business


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 16
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.