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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business and enterprise are
at the heart of national growth and development and this is reflected
in the important role that business education plays in the
curriculum. The provision of business education offers opportunities
for individuals to develop the crucial skills and knowledge which
allows them to access, understand and contribute to the dynamic and
complex business and information environment. Whatever the career
pathway or progression route, business education can provide a
valuable experience to enhance individual effectiveness.
The following courses
will be on offer:
Business
Management
Intermediate 2 Higher
In School, the 2-year course leads into Intermediate 2, Higher or Higher Still Business
Management courses or Units.
THE SUBJECT SKILLS
Pupils learn how to record accounting transactions
and how to prepare, present and analyse financial statements, at both a
business and a personal level.
The course highlights the use of technology in
processing, analysing and interpreting accounting information and so pupils
will have access to personal computers. However, the course still lays
emphasis on memorised procedures and the mechanical book-keeping aspects of
the subject.
In addition, pupils in S4 will undertake a project,
which requires them to apply knowledge and skills to process accounting
information on a computer, as well as on paper.
Course Elements:
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Knowledge and Understanding – learn about and show understanding of
the course content.
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Handling Information – prepare the relevant account, using the
correct layout.
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Practical Abilities – complete a project at the relevant level.
THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE
The course covers the accounts of individuals; clubs
and businesses.
This course introduces boys and girls
to the main types of businesses and not-for-profit organisations. The
course looks at the main sources of finance and their accounting procedures. |
