Business Education Department :
S3-S4 Standard Grade : Administration Course
Levels
Foundation, General and Credit
Aims
- to develop the skills and knowledge associated with the processing and communication of business information.
- to develop skills in information communications technology (ICT)
- to develop personal effectiveness through group and individual working.
Content
Area of Study 1 – Administrative Support
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1 Structure of Business Organisation
- 2 The Working Environment
- 3 Storage and Retrieval of Information
- 4 Reprographics
- 5 Source of Reference and Information Systems
Area of Study 2 – Information and Communications Technology
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1 Communications
- paper and electronic (telephone, voicemail, internet, E-mail, pagers, electronic diary etc)
- 2 Databases
- 3 Word processing
- 4 Spreadsheets
Assessment
Pupils will be examined by a system common to all levels.
There are 3 assessable elements:
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1 Knowledge and Understanding
- externally assessed written paper
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2 Problem Solving
- externally assessed written paper
- 3 Practical Abilities
- externally assessed series of integrated tasks.
The Administration course is equally suitable for boys and girls and provides a foundation for progression to Intermediate or Higher courses in Administration and other related courses. It also provides an excellent foundation for all areas of employment, future education and training.
Find out more about our courses :
Accounts :
Administration :
Standard Grade : Administration
Intermediate 1 : Administration
Intermediate 2 : Administration
Business Management :
Standard Grade : Business Management
Intermediate 2 : Business Management