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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Business Studies 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the internal operations of a large business
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Business Studies 2.4 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product
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Business Studies 2.6 - Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance
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Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
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Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
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.