Business Education


Head of Department

Mr D O'Donnell

Staff

Mr G Easton

Mr M Wilkins (Assistant Head Teacher)


S1 and S2

As our name suggests, we introduce students to the requirements ofthe computerised world of business and commerce. We offer subjectsfor all levels of ability and encourage the development of academicand practical skills. Our department is equipped with the latesttechnology which we incorporate into all our subjects.

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S3 and S4

In third year we offer Office and Information Studies (OIS) andAccounting and Finance at Standard Grade.

OIS teaches students word processing, database and spreadsheetskills and allows them to find out how offices work by undertakingpractical office tasks.

Accounting and Finance enables students to gain an understandingof how organisations record their financial transactions. The courseincludes the use of computers and involves the preparation andanalysis of financial information.

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S5 and S6

We offer 4 Higher Grade subjects: Accounting and Finance,Economics, Management and Information Studies (MIS) and SecretarialStudies. MIS has been introduced recently and allows students tostudy the theory and practice of modern management.

We also offer a wide range of modular courses which include WordProcessing, Accounting, Office Administration and Economics. Thesemodules can serve as an introduction to Higher Grade courses, todevelop existing ability levels or to introduce new skills. Recentlywe have introduced modules in Office Administration which form a partof a newly recognised General Scottish Vocational Qualificationnational qualification.

 

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