Otumoetai College Otumoetai College

L3 Business Management

L3BUSM
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Poffley.

Required Prior Learning

Entry is subject to approval by the HOD and dependent on proven performance in L2BUSM. The expectation is that students will have gained at least 12 credits in L2 (Year 12) Business or a Merit/Excellence endorsement in any other subject. Students studying L3ACCM will have direct entry to L3BUSM.




This course provides students with an advanced look at Business. Students will explore how internal factors interact with a business that operates in a global context. They will also investigate strategic responses to external factors such as changes in the global marketplace, opportunities and threats of multinational activity, and societal expectations. 

Students will have the opportunity to operate a Young Enterprise Company and produce a Marketing Plan for this business venture.

This course will be assessed to a selection of L3 Business Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards. Students will have the opportunity to gain up to 23 credits at L3.


Learning Areas:

Accounting / Business / Digital Technologies


Assessment Procedures
Career Pathways

Market Research Analyst, Office Manager, Payroll Officer, Tertiary Lecturer, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Property Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Building and Construction Manager, Secondary School Teacher, Telemarketer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Travel Agent/Adviser, Management Consultant, Network Administrator, Marketing Specialist, Career Consultant, Data Analyst, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Emergency Management Officer, Insurance Claims Officer, Communications Professional, Information Technology Manager, Event Manager, Storeperson, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Crop Farmer/Manager, Auditor, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Accounts Officer, Customs Officer, Systems Administrator, Actuary, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Visual Merchandiser, Business Analyst, Economist, Retail Manager, Human Resources Adviser, Importer/Exporter, Financial Adviser, Barrister, Forest Manager, Bank Worker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Health Services Manager, Immigration Officer


Subject Costs

As part of the Young Enterprise Scheme, students will be required to contribute some capital to buy shares in the Young Enterprise Company. TBA