11COM - Commerce (MCert)

11COM 

Year 11 Commerce                                                                                       MCert

Course Statement:

Why can’t I have everything I want? In this combined Economics and Business Studies course, students will develop an understanding of why and how people as individuals and as groups choose to satisfy their unlimited wants with their limited resources.  Business concepts shall focus on the functions of businesses within a national and international environment including; Marketing, Human Resources and Leadership. Students will develop skills of entrepreneurship, communication, leadership, innovation and critical thinking.  

Topics Covered:

• Explore the Basis of Economics. (Why can’t I have everything I want?)
• How is a market price determined? ($1,099 for Samsung phone - Rip-Off or Bargain?)
• Explore NZ’s Economic History from pre-colonisation to “Thinking Big” (Has NZ always been so dependent on dairy and tourism?)
• Explore how Government Intervenes in our daily lives
• Understanding the Business Environment
• International Business
• Marketing Strategy 
• The Recruitment Process 
• Business Leadership

Leads to:

12ACT: NCEA Level 2 Accounting

12BUS: NCEA Level 2 Business Studies

12ECO: NCEA Level 2 Economics

12BSC: CAIE AS Business Studies

12ECC: CAIE AS Economics