Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Debbie Keymer (KEY)

In this course, students will learn about corporate social responsibility, and the importance of it in today's world. This will include studying expansion and growth in the business realm, and economic interests, policies and procedures. Students will explore the different business environmental and economic decisions that have to be made, and how internal and external factors influence the business environment.

COURSE COSTS

Students may require a workbook, and 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 90846 v2 Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 90847 v2 Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application  of motivation theory in a business

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 90848 v2 Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance

Internal Assessment, worth 9 credits

Achievement Standard 90843 v2 Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 19 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable