Business Studies

In S1, pupils receive one period per week of Business. The course is designed to introduce them to a broad range of digital tools and technologies. Through practical learning pupils have the opportunity to develop skills in word processing, presentations and spreadsheets. By the end of S1 pupils will develop confidence and gain valuable skills for life and work. 

BGE S1 – Business

·       Word Processing – developing skills writing, editing and digital communication

·       Spreadsheets – organising data, problem-solving and basic formula and functions

·       Presentations – creating eye-catching presentations, organising information logically and using animation and transitions

·       Internet research – developing a solid understanding of safe internet usage, finding appropriate information through fun interactive projects

In S2, pupils receive one period per week of Business. The course is designed to build and strengthen skills developed in S1 and prepare pupils for S3 and beyond. Through a combination of independent work and group work pupils learn about Business functions such as Marketing and Operations. They also learn about Business Ethics which helping them become responsible citizens and better understand where the good they purchase come from. The topics covered in S2 are directly linked to S3 and National Awards to streamline and reinforce pupil learning.

·       Marketing Mix

·       Business Ethics

·       Operations – Methods of Production

·       Digital technologies

In S3, pupils who have chosen to pursue Business Awareness receive 3 periods of Business per week (1 double period and 1 single period). S3 Business Awareness is designed to help ease the transition from BGE into senior phase. Pupils undertake a variety of topics which link closely to senior phase and provide insight and understanding of both Business Managment and Administration and IT at National level.

·       Influences on Business – understanding how internal and external factors influence businesses

·       Functions – Marketing, Operations and Human Resources – learing about the different functions in business and how they contribute to success

·       Understanding Business – gaining an understanding of how businesses operate

·       S3 Business Assignment – a skill based introduction to writing assignments to help prepare students for National level

·       Administration and IT – exploring Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Access

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