12COM

Level 2 Commerce

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Lamond, Mr N. Tully.


Commerce at level 2 NCEA allows for further study of Business and Economics.  The course will contain aspects of a practical business course, and the use of Macroeconomics to understand the economy.

Macroeconomics involves a study of the bigger economic issues facing New Zealand such as Inflation, Economic Growth, International Trade, Unemployment and Inequality.  Students will learn how to use economic models and concepts to understand the causes and impacts of these issues as well as government policies to manage the economy.

Business Studies will allow the students to form groups to create a market research plan for a new or existing product. There is also the possibility of participating in the Young Enterprise Scheme.

Level 2 Commerce can be taken as either a stand-alone course or as a precursor to level 3 Commerce &/or the Young Enterprise Scheme.



Recommended Prior Learning

None.
Level 1 Commerce is helpful, but not essential.  

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Level 2 Economics:
An exercise book/refill/clear file for notes and practice exercises. A ruler and calculator.
Economics Workbook used in class: TBC $15-$20.

Level 2 Business:
An exercise book/refill for notes and practice exercises &/or personal laptop.

YES Fee: For groups that wish to be involved in the Young Enterprise Scheme there is a $35 fee per student. This is an optional activity. YES also has a tax on end of year company profit.

Pathway

Business Studies leads to management and marketing, and other Commerce areas at University​
​It gives you the skills and experience not just to be an employee, but to run a company.
Economics at level 2 leads to a wider variety of career pathways such as public service, journalism, teaching, politics, business, finance, engineering, law, social work to name just a few

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Students will complete a minimum of 14-18 credits from a selection of Level 2 Business and Economics achievement standards.

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: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
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. 90846 v2
NZQA Info

Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product


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
A.S. 91222 v2
NZQA Info

Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91227 v2
NZQA Info

Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.