In S3 this course is optional
Business plays an important role in society. We all rely on businesses and entrepreneurs to create wealth, prosperity, jobs and choices. The course prepares learners for everyday life, the world of work, or further study of business.
In S4 you will study a one-year course leading to an SQA qualification at one of the levels or NPA Business & IT Level 5/6.
Business plans, sources of finance and Government assistance, banking and budgeting, types of organisations, objectives and stakeholders, external factors, culture and attitude, international business and technologies and an enterprise project.
In S3 you will follow the N4 course and if appropriate you will be assessed and presented for N4. This will include ongoing assessment of your work and copies of your work will be collected and kept in an evidence file. There will also be a written test at the end of each topic.
Value added assignments incorporating topics learned will be assessed by reports, powerpoint presentations and notices. The presentations will be peer and self-assessed.
You will take part in the National Coca-Cola Challenge on behalf of the school and be involved in a real business enterprise activity, creating and selling products.
Homework is usually given to consolidate and revise skills previously learned. You will be given written homework to complete on a regular basis.