Level 2 Business and Economics

This course introduces students to key aspects of Economics and Business Studies in both local and global contexts. In the Trading Places: International Economics unit, students explore how international trade operates and its impact on New Zealand’s economy. Students will use economic concepts and models to understand exports, imports, exchange rates, and trade partnerships. The Future Proofing Business unit focuses on how large New Zealand businesses adapt to external influences - economic, environmental, technological, and social - and develop sustainable strategies to remain viable. In Working it Out: Unemployment and the World of Work, students examine the changing nature of work, theories about motivations of employees, and the causes and effects of unemployment, including the influence of automation and AI. As an optional enrichment activity, students may also experience running a business through initiatives like a school café or the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), gaining practical skills and insights into entrepreneurship.