WELCOME TO BUSINESS STUDIES
WHAT IS BUSINESS STUDIES?
Business Studies is
a broad subject in the Social Sciences, allowing the in-depth study of a range
of specialties such as accountancy, finance, organization and marketing.
Critical reflection and analytical problem-solving are important
elements of our courses and programs. Business Studies is also an
interdisciplinary subject that incorporates knowledge from Sociology, Political
Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Statistics and Law. Our courses and programs
are linked to the latest research in the field and are closely associated with
enterprises and research, nationally and internationally.
BUSINESS STUDIES
The study of
business is about how individuals and groups of people organize, plan, and act
to create and develop goods and services to satisfy customers.
Business is influenced by and impacts on the cultural, ethical,
environmental, political, and economic conditions
of the day. Issues such as sustainability, citizenship, enterprise, and
globalization (see the future focus principle of The New Zealand Curriculum) are
central to both business and the study of business.
The knowledge and skills gained in business studies, and exposure
to enterprise culture, can help shape “creative, energetic, and enterprising”
young people (the curriculum vision statement) 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, through
experiential as well as theoretical approaches to learning.
Business studies has natural links to the social sciences learning
area. Contexts for business can also be drawn from other learning areas, such
as technology.
