
OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 13
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Business Studies
13BUSE

Description
Conduct an investigation into a human resource issue in a local business
Collaborate as part of a business group to make, market and sell an innovative product, over a period of 3 - 4 months
Be prepared to source start-up capital through selling shares, fundraising or other means
Be prepared to manage own workflow, think outside the square and take calculated risks
Gain financial literacy skills by managing budgets, cashflow, banking etc
Prerequisites
12 Business Studies or by HOD approval MUST be self motivated
Course Contribution
Nil
Assessment
15 Internal Credits
4 External Credits
Young Enterprise Certificate - 24 Credits available at Level 3
Course Endorsement
Yes
Univeristy Entrance
Yes
Classical Studies
13CLST

Description
During the course you will:
Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
Demonstrate understanding of a significant historical figure from the classical world
Demonstrate an understanding of significant ideology (ies) in the classical world
Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influence of the classical world on other cultures across time
Prerequisites
NCEA Level 2 English
Course Contribution
Nil
Assessment
12 Internal Credits
10 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
University Entrance
Yes
Economics
13ECON

Description
Describe key economic ideas and what makes a market efficient
Look at how firms make their decisions
Describe New Zealand’s Economy
Describe Government influence in the economy
Prerequisites
Nil but Level 1 or 2 highly recommended
Course Contribution
Nil
Assessment
10 Internal Credits
10 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
University Entrance
Yes
Gateway
13GATE

Description
Work experience placement along with some structured learning around this career
Plan a career pathway
Develop confidence and maturity to facilitate transition to work and/or ongoing education
Communication and interview skills
Financial goal setting
Expectations in the workplace and being a good employee
Limited to 20 places. Year 13 students only.
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
Nil
Assessment
Compulsory Internal Unit Standards totalling a minimum of 20 credits
Course Endorsement
No
University Entrance
No
Geography
13GEOG

Description
During the course you will learn about:
Beach Processes - conduct Geographic Research on the Natural Processes that shape Dunedin coastline. Field trips to local beaches.
Tourism - Demonstrate how the cultural process of Tourism shapes an environment, using Queenstown and other tourist destinations as case studies. Field trip to Queenstown
Orientation Week - Analyse a significant event from a geographic perspective
Blood Diamonds - Investigate a geographic topic at a global scale focusing on the illegal trade in diamonds and the conflict and corruption that result
Geographic Skills - Apply skills and concepts to a geographic environment
Prerequisites
Level 1 and/or Level 2 Geography or by HOD approval
Course Contribution
$15.00 + Queenstown Field Trip (2023 cost tbc)
Assessment
11 Internal Credits
8 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
University Entrance
Yes
History
13HIST

Description
During the course you may:
Use primary and secondary resources to research and analyse an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders
Analyse the causes and consequences of various significant historical events such as the American Revolution, Women’s Suffrage, the struggle for sovereignty in NZ or the emancipation of slaves
Analyse the different perspectives around a contested historical event of your own choosing
Analyse a significant historical trend and the forces that influenced the world since the 1600s
Interpret historical resources
Examine the reasons behind European colonial expansion and migration
Prerequisites
16 Credits at Level 2 History and/or English (which includes an external essay) or HOD approval
Course Contribution
Nil
Assessment
Up to 15 Internal Credits
Up to 10 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
University Entrance
Yes
Tourism
13TOUR

Description
During the course you may:
Demonstrate knowledge of the Pacific Islands as a tourist destination
Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination
Promote a New Zealand tourist destination
Describe and analyse the economic significance of tourism using a case study
Prerequisites
Nil
Course Contribution
$120.00
Assessment
18 Internal Credits (Unit Standards)
Course Endorsment
No
University Entrance
No