Year 10 Business Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski, Ms L. Davies.
10 Business Studies is designed to prepare students for participation in the New Zealand economy, and also to gain the skills needed to manage their personal means. The course includes an introduction to economics, financial literacy, business and consumer studies. An Enterprise Studies module is included where students develop their own small business enterprise and hold a market day.
Topics:
Term 1: Financial Literacy, Spending, Saving, Borrowing, Credit, Budgeting, Economic Decision-Making
Term 2: Introduction to the NZ Economy, Money, Foreign exchange, Trade, Exports & Imports, Current economic issues. Employment & Consumer Contracts.
Term 3: Business Enterprise & setting up your own business. Cost of production & business planning & reporting. Market day
Term 4: Impact of technology on economic life, Introduction to Demand.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry - please see Ms Davies or the HODs of Social Sciences (Mrs Peszynksi, E11) if you have any questions about this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x 2B8 exercise book
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Creative, Primary, Service, Market Researcher, Financial Advisor, Retailing, Sales, Accountant, Banking, Management, Government Departments, Economist, Analyst, Researcher, Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive, Sales Manager, Banker, 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, Accounts Officer, Auditor, Debt Collector, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Financial Dealer, Payroll Officer, Mortgage Broker, Actuary, Energy Auditor, Real Estate Agent, Business Analyst, Computer Support Technician, Database/Systems Administrator, Game Developer, Information and Communication Technology,
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.