NCEA Level 3 Enterprise Studies
13EST Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms G. Sangster.
Recommended Prior LearningNCEA Level 2 (including numeracy and literacy), 12 credits in business studies at NCEA Level 2 or in consultation with teacher in charge.
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:
Start and run your own company
Explore real-world problems and design meaningful solutions
Learn how to make smart business and financial decisions
Build confidence, teamwork, and communication skills
Connect with business mentors and your community
Have an opportunity to compete in the national 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A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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
In this term, you’ll come up with ideas, form a company with classmates and take on business roles, You'll then carry out market research to test your ideas, and build prototypes to bring your product or service to life.
Term 2
You’ll then move into prototyping and production, pitch your idea in a Dragon’s Den-style presentation, create a marketing plan to promote your business, and take your product or service to market for your first real sales opportunity.
Term 3
After that, you’ll continue with production and promotion and learn how to successfully navigate marketing strategies to boost sales. You will also learn first hand how to make changes when necessary to achieve your business goals.
Term 4
Finally, you will wrap up your company by completing an annual review and your financials.
Assessment Policy & Procedures 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 $45
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).