Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/2BUS

What is this course about?
The level 2 business studies course follows a similar format to the level 1 business studies course. The standards are also similar the major difference being that the focus of the course is on larger businesses.

Students will research the internal and external factors that impact on a business. They will also analyse problems that producers have and try to solve these issues.

Students will also get the chance to run their own business. Students will add to the skills gained from the level 1 course. Students will start their own business and learn the risks and rewards associated with being an entrepreneur. Students will need to have good time management skills to ensure they utilise their time effectively in this course. Group work is also an important skill that will be developed through this course.

This course is quite language rich and involves students having to explain business concepts in complicated terminology. It is important that students have good witten and verbal language skills.

What will I learn?
How large businesses operate. How to run my own business. How to analyse problems that businesses are having and investigate alternative solutions to the problem.

What sorts of things will I do?
The first two terms will be focussing on the internal and external factors that impact on businesses that have a regional or national significance. The course will then move on to analysing problems that large producers face in New Zealand.

What standards can I enter?
Students will choose (in consultation with their teacher) from the standards.

Frequently asked questions:
Question - Can I study Business Studies at Level 2 if I have not studied Business Studies at Level 1?

Answer- Yes.

Question - Do I need to work in groups in Business Studies?

Answer - Yes. All businesses require the owners and workers to interact with their suppliers and customers. Group work skills are an imprtant part of being an entrepreneur.