BUSINESS
Overview
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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 it. The importance of people in Business is highlighted.
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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 and competition and with business structures and the national economy.
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Business requires students to stay alert and aware of the current related business media (newspapers, TV, radio) The course is theory based and therefore requires a lot of learning.
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Paper Structure
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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 (60 marks per question (4/7))
Ordinary Level – 2.5 hour paper (400 marks); 2 sections
Section 1 – Short Question (10/15) 100 marks.
Section 2 – Long Questions (75 marks per question (4/8)).
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​Subject Content
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This subject is concerned with understanding the environment in which business operates in Ireland and in the wider world. It also involves equipping the students with a positive view of enterprise and its applications in the business environment, in both the public and private sectors.
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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.
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There is a common syllabus covering Higher and Ordinary level, which will fulfill the aims and objectives of the course.
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A flexibility of design that caters for present day Irish business education and yet is capable of adaptation to future developments in a structured and efficient way.
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It assists students to develop their education for adult and working life including the creation of positive attitudes towards self-employment.
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From time to time there may be field trips or guest speakers where the course allows. These are not a compulsory part of the course and are organized at the teachers’ discretion.
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Career Opportunities
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Business is useful for careers in areas such as Banking, Administration, Insurance, Management and Marketing.
