Teacher in Charge: Michelle Farquhar
PrerequisitesAt least 12 credits in Level 1 Economics (11EC1)
OR HoD approval.
Students will:
•Explore the issues of employment, trade, inflation, growth in the New Zealand economy
•Learn to define and measure these issues as well as analyse their causes and possible effects on NZ Society
•Study policies a government may use to address problems with the issues
•Gain an understanding of the interdependent nature of the economy by examining the impact government policies have on various groups and to appreciate that these may have unequal consequences
13 Business Studies 1, 13 Economics 1
Career PathwaysCook, Mining Engineer, Accountant, Auditor, Actuary, Finance Manager, Retail Manager, Statistician, Baker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Debt Collector, Property Manager, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Urban/Regional Planner, Kitchenhand, Chef, Elected Government Representative, Event Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Demonstrator, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Sports Coach/Official, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Financial Adviser, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Mortgage Broker, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Real Estate Agent, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Epidemiologist
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*12EC1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $40
Cook, Mining Engineer, Accountant, Auditor, Actuary, Finance Manager, Retail Manager, Statistician, Baker, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Debt Collector, Property Manager, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Urban/Regional Planner, Kitchenhand, Chef, Elected Government Representative, Event Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Demonstrator, Dietitian, Maitre d’Hotel, Sports Coach/Official, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Human Resources Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Financial Adviser, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Mortgage Broker, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Real Estate Agent, Secondary School Teacher, Valuer, Epidemiologist