Level 3 Business Studies Enrichment

Level 3 Business Studies Enrichment

The Level 3 Enrichment course is for those students who want to take their business knowledge to the next level. The aim to is provide a pathway between academic theory and learning, and the practical reality of running a business. Those enrolled in the enrichment course will get the opportunity to undertake an innovative and sustainable business activity guided by consultation and support from experienced business mentors. Students will experience many dimensions of business including completing a business pitch, finance documents, marketing their product, designing their production process and creating sales channels.  

Given the ever-growing interconnectedness and competitiveness of the global market, marketing plays a pivotal role in raising awareness, promoting events, and cultivating positive relationships with stakeholders. Consequently, students will be tasked with crafting a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to their newly established business venture.

Group work is a large component of this course.                            

Access to Advice 

One of the more exciting aspects of being part of Level 3 Business Studies Enrichment, is the access to advice from successful WBHS “old boys” in the business field. There will be a ‘Dragons Dens’, where businesses will be able to pitch their business idea, in the hope of gaining that much needed advice to turn their idea into a reality.

Business Case Competition

Students will also get to participate in a Business Case competition run through Auckland University, giving them another opportunity to apply their business knowledge in a real-world context.  

Why Study Business Studies:

Business studies creates opportunities for students to:

• understand the integral role of business in society and the economy
• explore enterprise culture
• develop the key competencies of The New Zealand Curriculum through the fostering of such qualities as initiative, resilience, and resourcefulness and the skills of problem solving, co-operation, decision making, negotiation, and communicating
• gain knowledge and understanding of good business practice and of business as a productive activity
• acquire greater financial capability.

New Zealand registered businesses that operate in a global setting

Level 3 Business Studies focuses on the study of New Zealand registered businesses that operate in a global setting, empowering students to showcase their comprehension of the dynamic interplay between internal and external factors.