NCEA Level 1 Business Studies

NCEA Level 1 Business Studies is available through Te Kura.

In a rapidly changing world, it is important that people are able to make informed and rational decisions about business matters. Business Studies considers how individuals and groups organise, plan and act to produce goods and services to satisfy customers. 

The knowledge and skills gained in Business Studies and exposure to enterprise culture can help shape creative, energetic and enterprising people who will contribute to New Zealand’s economic future. In Business Studies, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts.

In this course, students explore the five key themes (business formation, functions of business, people in business, business management and the business environment) within the context of a small-to-medium business, of local, national or international significance. The business should also be connected to their life, for example: a local farm, tourist operator, retail outlet, franchise, or early childcare centre.

Students will look at the internal and external features of businesses that influence their success. They investigate operational business problems and provide causes, impacts, possible solutions and recommendations to address them.

Also studied in this course is the marketing mix model and human resources processes. Students gain knowledge of enterprising behaviour, innovation and entrepreneurship in business contexts.