Year 13 Economics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Sahib.
The aim of Year 13 Economics is to enable students to attain a level of economic literacy and understanding which would allow them to develop a continuing and critical interest in contemporary economic issues.
Year 13 Economics provides a stepping stone to many careers, in commerce, humanities, even engineering and law. It provides the basis for Stage One Economics at University, giving you a head start in your University career.
Wellington Trip to Reserve Bank, Treasury and Parliament
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91401 3.3
Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
5 credits Internal
Term 2
AS91402 3.4
Demonstrate an understanding of government interventions to correct market failures
5 credits Internal
Term 3
AS91400 v2 (4 credits) External
Economics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
Term 4
AS91400 v2 (4 credits) External
Economics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
Recommended Prior Learning
10+ Credits at L2 or Literacy 10+ Credits at L2
Pathway
Studying economics is a pathway to productive and rewarding work in corporations, small and medium enterprises in the private sector, or public sector organisations.
Potential roles include:
Consultant to commercial banks or financial institutions
Analyst for the Reserve Bank, Treasury, government departments,
Trade policy adviser
International trade consultant
International business manager
Financial market analyst
Trade negotiator for New Zealand at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva or in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington
Adviser for a NGO (non-governmental organisation)
Economics expert in a management consulting firm
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Economics 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium
NZQA Info
Economics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
NZQA Info
Economics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
NZQA Info
Economics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of government interventions where the market fails to deliver efficient or equitable outcomes
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.