NCEA Level 2 Business Studies

Aims

To create a business following multiple ideation methods
To conduct market research regarding a business idea
To carry out, review and refine a business activity with guidance
To investigate the application of motivation theory in a business
To demonstrate an understanding of how large businesses respond to external factors

Course Content

Create a business concept or idea
Validate your product using a variety of methods
Prepare and deliver a marketing plan
Sell and promote your product to your target market
Learn how large businesses operate
Gain practical, hands on experience, operating a business

Assessment

There are a variety of internal and external assessment tasks. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year. Learners select appropriate assessments from the list below.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 19 credits in total from NCEA Business Studies Level 2

This subject has links with

Economics, Media Studies, Digital Technology, Mathematics, English, Accounting

Prior knowledge required

Prior knowledge acquired through Year 11 Numeracy and Literacy and/or Year 11 Commerce

Next Step

NCEA Business Studies Level 3, NCEA Economics Level 3

Achievement Standard

90844 2.2 4 Credit External Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors

90846 2.4 3 Credit Internal Conduct market research for a new or existing product

90847 2.5 3 Credit Internal Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business

90848 2.6 9 Credit Internal Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance

Course contribution: $35 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Students are required to self-fund their business, however, they are encouraged to apply to the TIC for a seeding grant and are expected to fundraise.