General Information
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 allow them to access, understand and contribute to the dynamic and complex business and information environment. Whatever the career pathway, business education can provide a valuable experience to enhance individual effectiveness.
Facilities
- 3 PC computer labs
- Smartboards
- Data projector in each lab
- Scanners
Software
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Internet
- Print Shop
- Teddytronics
- Remote Desktop
- Numerous CD Roms
- Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor
Administration and IT
Administration and IT
Administration is crucial to the effective and efficient delivery of business and organisational objectives. The role of administration is to provide support or services to underpin operations and decision making within the organisation. Using information and communications technology has become part of office work to such an extent that it is now an essential tool for all who work in administration in any business environment. Study of this course will not only equip pupils with competence in a range of software packages used in an office environment but will also enable them to research, evaluate and summarise information in an effective way.
The following levels are currently being taught:
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S2/3 Administration and IT
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National 4 Administration and IT
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National 5 Administration and IT
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Higher Administration and IT
Business Management
Business Management
The study of Business Management will provide opportunities for pupils to develop the crucial skills and knowledge which allow them to access, understand and contribute to the dynamic and complex business and information environment. The course focuses on analysis of and decision making in the key functional areas of business, such as finance, marketing and human resource management. The importance of enterprise is highlighted, as is the increasing role that ICT plays particularly in decision making. As a result, the course helps to equip pupils to cope with the requirements of today's changing employment market.
The following levels are currently being taught:
- S2/3 Business Enterprise
- National 3 Business
- National 4 Business
- National 5 Business Management
- Higher Business Management
More detailed information on the National qualifications on Business Management courses can be found in 
http://www.ceg.org.uk/nq.
Enterprise and Employability
Enterprise and Employability
Pupils who choose this course will be better equipped for when they enter the workplace. This course allows pupils to experience real life interview situation with partner companies. The pupils will also coordinate and organise their very own enterprise activity that is of their choosing.
The pupils can gain success in the following units:
- Business and Finance
- Business Identity
- Business and Marketing
- Customer Service
- E-Commerce
- Financial Skills
- Preparing to Work
- Work Experience
- Working for Yourself
Recent Events
State Street Visit – S2
On Wednesday the 26th of October we visited State Street to take part in an event organised by Young Enterprise.
In the morning we had to work in groups to make model towers made from plastic cups, balloons and lots and lots of sticky tape. We got started quickly and bought all the other things needed to build our first set of three towers. It was fun working together to make sure the towers were the right height and the same quality. Once we finished each set we had to go to the “shop” to try and sell our towers. We finished first and thought we were sure winners but never realised until too late that you got more money if you changed your design for each set and you got more if you negotiated with the buyers. We did however manage to make the tallest tower.
In the afternoon we had to think of a brand new product and pitch it to the rest of the class. Along with the pitch we created adverts and some groups created jingles for their products. There were lots of great ideas such as Hi tops with memory foam, multi-functional glasses, a flying bed and our idea of winged shoes that allow you to fly. It was really interesting to see what the others had thought of and to watch the pitches.
I really enjoyed the day – it was good fun.
Ben Loughran 2A2