13ECON

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

Careers

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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91399 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91400 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91401 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91402 v3
NZQA Info
Economics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of government interventions where the market fails to deliver efficient or equitable outcomes
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.