L3BUS

L3 Business Studies (L3BUS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Toft.

Level 3 Business Studies runs in conjunction with The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). 

YES is an experiential program 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, and consult with and create networks in their community. 

Level 3 Business Studies is worth 19 credits and will count towards University Entrance and can be achieved with an endorsement.


Recommended Prior Learning

Entry will be given to students who have gained Level 2 NCEA with at least 14 credits from L2 English. Completion of Year 10 and L1 and L2 Business Studies would be an advantage but are not compulsory.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Y.E.S. Annual Fee $35.00
Plus $$$ for Start-up costs and trips to E-Day and Dragon's Den Presentations

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91380 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91382 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91384 v2
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9
9
9
9
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

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.

Disclaimer


The Standards offered are correct at time of writing

Course content may change by the start of the year