Junior Commerce

Junior Commerce provides the opportunity to explore their own financial behaviour within a variety of situations where their beliefs and values are reflected in their thinking and actions.It is also an excellent foundation for students to progress to senior courses at Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 where more detailed financial knowledge will be developed in the commerce subjects of Accounting and Economics. 

Courses you can do

Year 9 Business 

To be an active and productive participant in our community, it is vital that students are prepared for a complex and fast paced financial world.  A financially capable person is able to make informed and effective decisions about their personal use and management of money. 

Topics covered include the development of money, banking, KiwiSaver, student loans, flatting, buying habits, credit cards, borrowing and the sharemark.

Year 10 Business Studies

This course builds on the knowledge gained in Year 9 Financial Education and incorporates these principles in both an individual and business context. This course will also provide an introduction to Accounting and Economic concepts and practices studied in these NCEA Level One subjects.

Career Opportunities

• Business consultant

• Entrepreneur

• Financial advisor

• Human resources advisor

• Logistics/Supply chain manager

• Marketing manager

• Project manager