Leaving Certificate Business Studies
This is a practical and vocationally-oriented course that introduces students to the world of Business in a straightforward and logical way. It aims to create an awareness of the importance of Business activity and to develop a positive and ethical attitude towards the subject.
The course sets out to illustrate the process of setting up a business and developing a new product or service. It emphasises the importance of good management and deals with skills and activities necessary for good management practice. It also deals with the impact of technology, foreign trade, global firms, business structures and the national economy.
Business requires students to stay alert and aware of the current related business affairs in the media i.e. Newspapers, TV & Radio
Subject Content & Outline
- This subject is concerned with understanding the environment in which business operates in Ireland and in the wider world. It also involves equipping students with a positive view of enterprise and its applications in the business environment, in both the public and private sectors.
- There are 7 core units covering the following topics: Introduction to people in business; Enterprise; Managing 1 & 2; Business in action; Domestic Environment and International Environment.
- There is a common syllabus covering Higher and Ordinary level, which will fulfil the aims and objectives of the course.
- This subject can assist students to develop their education for adult and working life including the creation of positive attitudes towards self-employment.
Unit 1 |
Introduction to people in business |
Unit 2 |
Enterprise |
Unit 3 |
Managing 1 |
Unit 4 |
Managing 2 |
Unit 5 |
Business in action |
Unit 6 |
Domestic environment |
Unit 7 |
International environment |
Exam Structure – Higher & Ordinary Level
Higher Level – 3 hour paper (400 marks) 3 sections
Section 1 – Short questions (8/10) 80 marks
Section 2 – Applied Business Question – 80 marks (compulsory)
Section 3 – Long Questions (4/7) 60 marks/question
Ordinary Level – 2.5 hour paper (400 marks) 2 sections
Section 1 – Short Question (10/15) 100 marks
Section 2 – Long Questions (4/8) 75 marks/question
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