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NCEA Level 2 Enterprise Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms G. Sangster.


Enterprise studies is an opportunity for students to unleash their inner entrepreneur and experience the start-up world first hand. It is an experiential programme where students set up and run a real business. Each student will form a company, conduct market research, create their own product or service and bring this to market and sell. 

Students will:

  • Learn about business planning and operations
  • Develop a range of personal and business skills
  • Consult with and create networks in their community
  • Learn how to make informed decisions on the use and management of money
  • Have an opportunity to compete in the Young Enterprise Scheme

A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.

Course Overview

Term 1
Ideation
Form companies and organise roles
Lean canvas
Market research and product validation
Prototyping

Term 2
Prototyping and production
Dragon's Den / Shark Tank
Promotion and marketing
First opportunity of sales

Term 3
Continue production and promotion
Second opportunity of sales
Reflecting a year in business

Term 4
Wind up
Young Enterprise Scheme regional and national finals

Recommended Prior Learning

It would advantageous to have competency in literacy and numeracy as this course is rich in both skills.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1x 60 pocket clear files
It is recommended that students pay the following Course Costs if they choose to compete in the Young Enterprise Scheme
Registration per student for Young Enterprise Scheme Competition $35
Travel to Timata - Kick Start Day (cost to be advised – this was sponsored in 2020).
Travel to Young Enterprise Scheme regional and national awards ceremonies if applicable (cost to be advised – this was sponsored in 2020).

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 9677 v11
NZQA Info

Communicate in a team or group which has an objective


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.