Commerce
Ensuring students have exposure to and develop knowledge and understanding of basic financial matters, which will equip them to become active and informed citizens.
Welcome to the Commerce Department! Commerce in a vital part of the world around us. Our vision is for students in the Commerce Department to become financially and economically literate, enterprising and globally aware.
In Year 10, students can select to study Commerce Students are introduced to Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Financial Capability. The Year 10 course is a full year and covers Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Financial Capability in more detail and prepares students for NCEA Level 1.
At NCEA level we offer L1 Commerce and L2 Commerce before specializing in Accounting and/or Economics at NCEA Level 3.
Our L1 and 2 Commerce courses are a mixture of Accounting and Economics.
Commerce Trip to the U.S.A
A school background in Accounting is useful for any person wishing to enter the world of commerce in such areas as business management, risk management, venture capitalists, banking, tourism, marketing, insurance, information technology, resource management, finance, consultancy, advisory and self-employment. If a student wishes to be successful – be it in science, medicine, law or commerce, eventually they will be responsible for the management of money by way of budgets and strategic decision-making. Accounting prepares students to handle these funds in a responsible and accurate manner.
Economics is a social science involving the study of people and their activities relating to production, consumption and exchange. The study covers the behaviour of individuals, their work decisions of what to produce, where to locate and how to market, and the activities of Government. A thorough study is also made of major economic issues, i.e. unemployment, inflation, budget deficits, trade imbalances and economic growth.
All our courses involve interacting with external agencies and provide opportunities for students to experience “commerce in action”.
In Year 10, students can select to study Commerce Students are introduced to various Economic concepts as well as the application of these concepts. We have the annual Market Day which focuses on Business Studies.
This is a life skill, which is essential for the wellbeing of individuals in our communities.
Information on the Course Structure can be found here.
Year 10 Market Day
