BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT

COURSE Higher Still Business Management

DESCRIPTION

Business and enterprise are at the heart of national prosperity and growth, and this is reflected in the extension of business education into schools which began in the 1960's This course is not vocational training;Â it does not teach you how to be an accountant or marketing manager. What it does is give you an idea of the knowledge and range of skills which are required by managers and therefore an insight into what a career in management might involve. It should enable you to see management as a process of decision making, planning, problem solving and review. The course focuses on the functional areas of business decisions, in the context both of organisations and society. In addition, the course emphasises the increasing role that information technology plays in business activity.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

While entry is at the discretion of the principal teacher, you will normally be expected to have achieved one of the following:

Standard Grade Business Management Grade 1 or 2 (with a 1 or 2 grade pass in KU and DM Support)
Standard Grade English (Grade 1 or 2)

It is helpful, though not essential, to have taken SG Business Management. Those who have not would be well advised to undertake some preliminary reading before starting the course. The most important resource is your own powers of observation.Â You are studying a course which describes and analyses the business world around you. The examiners will expect you to be aware of current business issues and developments.

ASSESSMENT

Internal assessment will be ongoing throughout the duration of the course. And covers Business Enterprise and Business Decision areas Marketing and Operations Finance and Human Resources. External Assessment consists of a written single end of course examination involving case study and essay questions for lasting 150 minutes. All internal and external assessments have to be complete to gain certification in this course.

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