Level Three Commerce
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards.
Scholarship Optional
Entry Requirement
Completion of L2 Commerce is recommended but not required.
Cost
$30 for field trips
Course Outline
This course equips students with theory and practical knowledge in financial planning and business strategies, fostering critical and creative thinking about finance and business. Additionally, students gain an understanding of global economic contexts and the importance of sustainability in business practices.
Topics include:
Understanding Strategic Responses to External Factors by Global Businesses - Students will study a successful local business that operates globally and investigate how the business responds to challenges.
Conducting and reviewing an Innovative and Sustainable Business Practical Activity - Students will work collaboratively to run a school community event.
Creating a viable marketing plan, gaining a deep understanding of marketing theory and its real-world execution.
Assessment
Internals
AS91382 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product. (6 Credits)
AS91384 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity (9 credits)
Externally assessed
AS91380 - Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context (4 credits)
Where Does It Lead
Upon completing the Level Three Commerce course, students will have gained a strong foundation in various aspects of commerce.
For students aspiring to pursue further education at a tertiary level, the Level Three Commerce course leads into various business-related degree and diploma programmes. They can choose to specialise in fields such as economics, finance, accounting, marketing, management or international business. Exposure to community engagement may also spark interest in programmes related to social work, community development, or sustainable business practices.