Level 1 Business Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Williams
What will I learn and how will I learn?
In this course students will explore the five key themes (business formation, functions of business, people in business, business management and the business environment) within the
context of a small-to-medium business, of local or community significance (or focus) and
connected to their life; for example, a local farm, tourist operator, retail outlet, franchise, or early
childcare centre. Students will study the internal features of businesses, external factors that
influence their success, operational business problems and provide causes, impacts, possible
solutions and recommendations to address these.
The marketing mix and the human resources process are also studied in this course. Students will gain knowledge of enterprising behaviour, innovation and entrepreneurship in business contexts. One of the internals will require students to form a small business and develop a business plan and product and sell it to students at a market day.
Conditions of Assessment
Collection of evidence for the internally assessed standards can include, but is not restricted to, an extended task, an investigation, digital evidence (such as recorded interviews, blogs, photographs or film) or a portfolio of evidence. Assessment can be integrated into one activity that collects evidence towards two or three different standards from a programme of learning. Evidence can also be collected over time from a range of linked activities (for example, in a portfolio). Authenticity of student evidence needs to be assured regardless of the method of collecting evidence.
Submitting Internal Assessment
Depending on the nature of the assessment, this can be electronic or hard copy. The mode depends on the assessment conditions.
Resubmission and Further Assessment Opportunities
Resubmissions can only be offered once and only when small errors or omissions need to be corrected in student work in a short period of time. There is no further teaching available. Further assessment opportunities are not available in every standard.


Course Overview
Term 1
Week 5 & 6: Assessment AS90840; Week 5 & 9: AS90842
KEY DATES: Week 8: Assessment AS90840
Term 2
Week 2 & 6: AS90842; Week 7 & 10: AS90837
KEY DATES: Assessment AS90842
Term 3
Week 2 & 4: AS90838; Week 5 & 7: AS90839
KEY DATES:
Term 4
KEY DATES: NCEA Examinations; AS90837, AS90838 & AS90839
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior business studies knowledge is required to enter this course, although completion of Year 10 Business Studies will provide a good basis of knowledge for this course.
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
Term: 3, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
Term: 1, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
Term: 1, Week: 9
Term: 2, Week: 2
Term: 2, Week: 6
Pathway Tags
Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive, Sales Manager, Banker, Market Researcher, Advertising, Sports Marketer, Events Manager, Teacher, Small Business Manager, Financial Analyst, Product Manager, Product Development, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment Manager, Entrepreneur (in your own business), Journalist, Investment Banking, Retail Buying, Retail Management, Public Relations Officer, Bank Management, Distribution & Logistics Management, Insurance Underwriter, International Market Developer, Property Manager, Property Valuer, Property Developer,
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