L3 Business Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr Q. MacLeod.
The course explores issues relevant to the successful running of a business (change management, quality and innovation). The course incorporates a visit to a large NZ business and also draws on outside speakers to provide first-hand insights. Students work closely with outside mentors who provide direction on aspects of their business activities and students also participate in a Dragon’s Den event in which they present their business ideas to potential outside investors.
The students will be presented with exceptional opportunities to engage actively in the Ernst and Young Workshops, a collaborative effort between YES and Ernst and Young. These workshops are centred around entrepreneurship, finances, and marketing, offering invaluable insights from experienced industry leaders. Furthermore, the students can also opt for the enriching experience of participating in the AUT Shadow a Leader program.
Glenfield College works closely with the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) which provides a proven and successful framework within which the business activity is undertaken.
Prerequisites
14 credits at Level 2 Business Studies, with achieved in the external OR TIC Business approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery required for this course: 1 x 1B5 exercise book, highlighters, document wallet and a calculator.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
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Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
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
- Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose.
- If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice