Agribusiness
Year 12
Prerequisites A Commerce Prep course is an advantage, but not required. Exclusions A student can take only Business & Enterprise OR Agribusiness, unless approved by the Assistant Principal – Curriculum. Description Agribusiness at Christ's College is a subject which combines Achievement Standards from two different subject areas – agribusiness and agricultural/horticultural science. As such, Agribusiness at Christ's College helps prepare students for a career in the agribusiness world and/or the agricultural sector. Students also learn about the environment, climate change, and sustainability.
Topics may include: • Future-proofing your business
• Cash-flow forecasting • Business structures • External and internal business factors • Land use/sustainability/environmental factors
• Livestock reproduction • Livestock management
Teaching and learning will include the use of real- life case studies, with visits from guest speakers who are leaders in their industry, and field trips. This course contributes towards NCEA Level 2. It will contribute about 20 credits towards NCEA Level 2, with at least 4 credits externally assessed by examination.
12 NCEA Course Booklet 2024
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