The bp Business Challenge is a one of a kind, hands-on learning event where students can develop their skills, get in frontof business people and learn more about how a good business works.
Student learning
At a bp Business Challenge students:
Learn how to come up with a business idea
Are introduced to the business planning process
Consider how their business would be sustainable
Create and pitch their own business plans
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and employability skills.
Curriculum links & Teacher Stuff
The bp business challenge works best for Year 11 students. The programme covers learning in English, Mathematics and Statistics, Social Sciences, and Commerce subjects. The bp business challenge makes a great starting-block for Level 1 Business Studies Achievement Standards.
Programme Chapters
Day 1
Students taking part will:
Make a team and do some team building stuff
Brainstorm like crazy about some great (and not so great) product ideas
Pick a product idea (preferably a great one) and create a business outline
Present the business outline to the wider group
Day 2
Students taking part will:
Learn the nitty gritty stuff: business strategy, marketing, production, financial management
Use this knowledge to create a business plan
Take ownership of a specific area of the business
Day 3
Students taking part will:
Make a final business plan
Present to judges about the team’s business and why it’s awesome
Reflect on what they’ve learnt from the BP Business Challenge.
There aren’t any downloads available for this programme but don’t worry! Facilitators will provide the content for the programme when they get to your school.
