This is an option subject that runs for a full year.

Teacher in Charge: Debbie Keymer (KEY)

This course uses and explores accounting, economic, and commercial concepts and models to help students understand society and find solutions to problems.

Students will study the decision-making processes used by those who participate in the economy and examine how these processes affect sustainability.

COURSE COSTS

Students will be expected to take part in offsite activities as part of this course. These costs will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 92028 v4 Commerce 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of an organisation's financial decision-making

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92029 v4 Commerce 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of price determination for an organisation

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92031 v4 Commerce 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of the financial viability of an organisation 

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 15 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable