Level 2 Economics & Business Studies 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Sharon Dove.
The Business component of this course introduces students to the different aspects involved in running their own business. They will experience first-hand what it is like to successfully run a viable business by planning, carrying out and reviewing a business activity, as well as conducting market research, analysing the results and reflecting on its strengths and weaknesses.
View Level 2 Economics video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Commerce or at the discretion of the Head of Department of Commerce.
Pathway
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 2.4 - 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 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond