12BUS

12BUS - Business Studies - NCEA Level 2

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Lal, Mrs M. Jones.

12 Business Studies - NCEA Level 2

Course Statement:


This course involves the investigation and analysis of fundamental concepts medium to large NZ businesses use to improve business operations in order to be successful and sustainable. Students will apply knowledge and theory to practical hands-on learning gaining a broad appreciation for the functions of business operations by experiencing their own business activity, taking a product to market over two selling cycles. Students will also investigate the application of motivation theory through a field trip to a business of regional significance.


Topics Covered:


  • Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business

  • Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors

  • Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business

  • Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance


Student Voice:


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Course prerequisites

NCEA Entry requirements 2025


Pathway

Course Skills

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90843 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90844 v3
NZQA Info

Business Studies 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90847 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 2.5 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90848 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 9
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.