Level 2 Business Studies

Business Studies is all about how businesses work in theory and practice. Level 2 Business Studies focuses on learning to conduct effective market research, carrying out a planned and guided business activity, and learning about motivational practices at the workplace to enhance productivity. Learners will learn to gather relevant data to support their market research and ensure the financial viability of their businesses. They will also learn to write business plans and use financial tools such as Income Statements, Breakeven analysis, etc, to plan and run a sustainable, community-focused business.

Topics Covered: 

• AS90846 - Conduct market research for a new or existing product (3 credits)

• AS90848 - Carry out, refine, and review a business activity within a community context with guidance (9 credits)

• AS90847 - Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business (3 credits)

Business Studies offers Pathways Unit Standards.  These are work-related unit standards that are individually selected for learners in consultation with the teacher. If a learner is doing Gateway, they are not able to do Pathways.  Pathways will add up to 15 unit standard credits. These unit standard credits do not count for University Entrance.  These credits are offered across all Social Sciences at Level 2.