The Standard Grade course in Accounting and Finance, introduces the pupil to the main types of business organisation and how they are financed and managed. These are:
Pupils learn how to record accounting transactions and how to prepare, present and analyse financial statements.
They are made aware of the use of accounting information at both a business and a personal level - for planning, control and decision-making.
The course highlights the increasing use of technology in processing and analysing accounting information.
Ample opportunity is provided to take part in practical accounting applications using microcomputers. A project has to be completed, in which accounting information is processed on a computer.
The subject provides an important "starting point" for a wide range of careers in industry and commerce.
ASSESSMENT
Work is assessed on performance in the following course elements:
*"Practical Abilities" are assessed by the teacher through pupils undertaking a project within the Department.
Administration – Standard Grade
The Standard Grade course in Administration is a new and exciting course, which was introduced for the first time during the year 2000/2001.
It seeks to use technology to develop the skills associated with the processing and communication of business information. The course emphasises the increasing role that Information Communications Technology ICT) plays in the activities of all organisations.
It provides an excellent foundation for future education and training in a wide range of careers in Business Administration. Whatever career path is chosen by individual pupils, the study of Administration will provide them with useful and transferable skills.
Students learn about:
Students develop skills in:
ASSESSMENT
The assessable elements of the course are:
*Practical Abilities are assessed internally, with candidates being required to carry out a series of integrated tasks which are set in a realistic context.
Business Management - S
The Standard Grade Course in Business Management is a new and exciting course.
The course provides an excellent foundation for future education and training in a wide range management related subjects such as science, law or accounting.
The course links directly with the new "Higher Still" units which have recently been introduced during 1999 for first examination in the year 2000.
Students learn about:
Students develop skills in:
The use of business software applications packages to aid decision making is an integral part of the course, and students experience the use of information technology in real-life, simulated and computer-based learning situations. The course contributes to the acquisition of vocationally relevant and transferable skills required by industry and commerce.
ASSESSMENT
The assessable elements of the course are:
*Practical Abilities are assessed internally, with candidates being
required to carry out a series of tasks based on a computer-based simulation.