NCEA Level 3 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A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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 marketing plan
Fundraising
Prototyping
Term 2
Continue developing product design
Promoting and marketing product
Dragon's Den / Shark Tank
Market days begin
Term 3
Continue marketing, promoting and selling throughout term 3
Annual review
Recommended Prior Learning
NCEA Level 2 (including numeracy and literacy), 12 credits in business studies at NCEA Level 2 or in consultation with teacher in charge.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1x 60 pocket clear file, personal laptop recommended
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 2023).
Travel to Young Enterprise Scheme regional and national awards ceremonies if applicable (cost to be advised – this was sponsored in 2021).
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.4 - Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
NZQA Info
Business Studies 3.6 - Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive, Sales Manager, Banker, Market Researcher, Advertising, Sports Marketer, Events Manager, Teacher, Small Business Manager, Financial Analyst, Product Manager, Product Development, Human Resources Advisor, Recruitment Manager, Entrepreneur (in your own business), Journalist, Investment Banking, Retail Buying, Retail Management, Public Relations Officer, Bank Management, Distribution & Logistics Management, Insurance Underwriter, International Market Developer, Property Manager, Property Valuer, Property Developer, Insurance Underwriter,
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.